and other observations on school libraries and teacher-librarianship
by Donald Hamilton
being a collection of the best pieces from "The Other Hand" (School Libraries in Canada), "The Deep End" (BCTLA Bookmark) and other journals.
Author's note: Many of these pieces are old, boring, cranky, pessimistic and dull. Some are not. All may be used in any way that might enhance arguments for the provision of school library programs that will make a difference in the lives of children. Requests for reprints are welcome. Please contact me at 250-383-5448 donaldhamilton@shaw.ca
- Being Cool 1997 [information Literacy)
- Building a Program [school library architecture]
- Buying a school library 1976
- Buying or Selling a School Library 1987 [teacher-librarianship as a career]
- Changing the guard 1991[library security systems]
- Does anyone care? 2003 [defining the school library]
- Evolution 1992 [philosophy of the school library]
- Guaranteed to get Attention 1987 [advocating for the school library]
- Hold the horses 1993 [school library operations]
- Innovation! 2001[electronic tools]
- Inventory: Folly or Fancy? 1978 [collection development]
- Let it be 2000 [philosophy of the school library]
- Listen closely 1999 [reality session]
- Making a Difference 1985 [values]
- Mission in action 1994 [collection development]
- More than just a Pretty Face 1989 [library management]
- New Toys and Old Books 1994 [CD-ROM]
- On becoming a teacher-librarian 1989 [teacher-librarianship]
- On catching water 1986 [changing names]
- On the side of the angels 1996 [teacher-librarianship]
- Push and pull 2000 [automation]
- Standards hold up flags 2002 [standards]
- Stop the miracles [the internet]
- Valuing the skills 1999 [reality check]
- What do you do? 1987[school librarian]
- What do you need 1988 [collection development]
January 2006
