Look at What's New in SLM's 29th year:
We have exciting content lined up for Volume 29 of SLM that will keep readers up-to-date with many ideas for rethinking, reinventing, and reimagining school libraries!
Remember, we always look forward to hearing from you. —Deb Levitov: dlevitov@abc-clio.comIn Volume 29 we will bring you two new columns:
- Information Matters—We welcome Kay Weisman as the author of a new SLM column that will feature nonfiction titles related to various themes. In the September/October issue, Kay will cover titles related to the election process.
- QR: Quick Remedies—We welcome Judi Moreillon as a returning columnist. This column will offer insight, suggestions, and solutions to common policy dilemmas in the school library.
In Volume 29, Key Words in Instruction is getting a new name: Key Concepts in Instruction. The column will continue the excellent content.
We welcome Rebecca J. Morris, Ph.D. as the new SLM blogger. Rebecca is assistant professor at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts. She is the co- recipient of the 2011 AASL Research Grant, and her research interests include the educational preparation of school librarians and digital storytelling. She teaches courses in curriculum and the school library, young adult literature, and school library practical. Rebecca has a professional background as an elementary classroom teacher and middle school librarian. She is an active member of AASL and YALSA, and she is a frequent presenter at conferences and professional development for school librarians and teachers.
Learn more about Rebecca and join us in our farewell to Kristin Fontichiaro, SLM blogger for the past five years: http://blog.schoollibrarymedia.com/index.php/2012/08/29/a-farewell-and-a-welcome/
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We look forward to this next SLM volume where we continue the tradition of sharing the knowledge, insight, and expertise of school library professionals. We will also extend our network to many guest authors, reaching out to a larger network of professionals from other disciplines. In this way SLM can bring new ideas to school librarians that can be used to benefit students, teachers, administrators, and the larger learning community. It is also a simple way to establish communication outside the school library world, serving as yet another form of advocacy by building connections and understanding.
SLM Managing Editor,
Deborah Levitov
dlevitov@abc-clio.com