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Re-Designing the High School Library for the Forgotten Half
The Information Needs of the Non-College Bound Student
 Margie J. Klink Thomas

1-59158-476-0/978-1-59158-476-6

Description
The high school librarian has a unique opportunity and responsibility 1) to serve all the students including the forgotten half, those who if they finish high school, are unlikely to go beyond community college or trade school and 2) to work with the teachers in those subject areas whose classes are designed for school to work experiences.

Reviews:
-"This thoroughly user friendly instructional guide should be a part of every college and university's Library Science reference collection and supplemental reading list." —Midwest Book Review/Library Bookwatch
-"This book will serve as a valuable resource for those seeking to address the needs of these sometimes-over-looked students." —VOYA
-"Thomas strongly advocates involvement by school librarians in the educational reform recommended and currently taking place in many schools across the country. In the first chapter, she examines the history behind educational changes in high schools and libraries during the 20th century and looks at numerous papers, reports, and research results and addresses the role of school libraries in Career Technical Education programs. Emphasis is placed on this relationship and frequently stressed throughout the book and is in response to a lack of background in this area for librarians. Further chapters zero in on some of the reform models being used and promoted, the importance of librarians collaborating with teachers in CTE programs, taking a positive look at meeting the needs of all students and programs, examining the role of the school librarian in school reform measures, and integrating literacy and research skills. The author discusses providing valuable library resources through awareness of program needs, selling the library to all students and faculty, and, finally, taking the steps to investigate and understand these changing needs. Each chapter concludes with an extensive reference list, with Web site addresses for many resources, papers, and programs mentioned. Copious statistics, charts, graphs, figures, etc., support the book's thesis. An invaluable resource and instructional guide." —School Library Journal
About the Author
Margie J. Klink Thomas has been a librarian in special, academic, and public libraries as well as her last position as a high school librarian in Fairbanks, AK. She is a doctoral graduate of Florida State University.
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