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A Passion for Music? Now What? Grade 10-LifelongA special issue on music-related careers published by the International Adventist Musicians Association. Stories and information are given about Seventh-day Adventists who have succeeded in various careers such as teaching (school or private studio), performance,... -
Adventist Historical Documents on the Web Kindergarten-LifelongThis initial collection of web documents or sites in English or Spanish focus on the history of Adventism and Millerism in the United States will be expanding. A service of the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians (ASDAL). -
Adventist Librarianship Accesses the Electronic Future Tertiary-LifelongThis JAE article describes the journey Adventist librarians are taking into technology by sharing their activities in planning for the future. Adventist librarians meet every year to plan how to provide for the quick and efficient delivery of information. -
ANGEL and the Well-Stocked Library Kindergarten-Grade 12The Adventist Network of General Educational Libraries (ANGEL) was developed to improve the quality of church school libraries in the Southern Union Conference. The services it offers include selection and purchase of books appropriate to student age level,... -
Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians - ASDAL Tertiary-LifelongThis website includes information about association laws, committees, the ALICE consortium, an ASDAL member list, and Adventist resource links of interest to Adventist librarians. -
Collaborative Ideas for a School Library Kindergarten-Grade 12Students’ educational development will be enhanced when principals, teachers, and librarians collaborate in learning, teaching, and implementing critical-thinking skills. Collaboration by every member of the school staff is necessary in this information... -
Comparative Analysis of Students' Information Seeking Behaviour in Adventist Universities - A Survey of Babcock and Solusi Universities TertiaryThis study examined the information seeking behaviour of undergraduate students in two Seventh-day Adventist institutions. The population was made up of 4,741 students from three faculties registered during the first semester of 2009/2010 academic session.... -
Creating a Good Library Web Site Kindergarten-LifelongThis article focuses on the experience of Southern Adventist University (SAU) Library's experience in web site design and provides a step-by-step guide to the process followed. A well-designed web site is one of the best ways for a library to communicate to... -
Distance Learners: Teaching and Assessing Information Literacy Tertiary-LifelongThis article discusses distance learners and teaching and assessing information literacy. Library support for these learners must follow learning outcomes assessment programs. It must emphasize the development of critical thinking skills and support culturally... -
Holding The Fort - The Service-Oriented Leadership of Librarians TertiaryFocusing on six librarians in the Philippines, this “ethnographic study highlights the values and shared culture of librarians of a Christian institution of higher education.” -
How Library Volunteers Can Help Your Small School Kindergarten-Grade 8"Because a teacher’s schedule is packed, one of the best decisions regarding the library might be to find a volunteer who loves books and children. Many retirees enjoy having time to contribute to their community and can be a valuable resource for... -
JAE Editorial: The Heart of the Institution Kindergarten-LifelongWhat does it mean for the library to be the heart of an institution? This JAE special issue on school libraries attempts to help educators and administrators gain new insights about the value of a vibrant library. Articles in this issue include: -
Library Management for the Small School in Four Steps - Evaluating, Planning, Purchasing, and Organizing Kindergarten-Grade 8“For teachers without formal training in library science, the process of creating, maintaining, or using a currently existing library may feel daunting. However, the process can be broken down into four basic repeatable concepts—evaluation, planning,... -
Partnering for Success With Information Literacy Kindergarten-LifelongEducators and students need to be information literate to effectively navigate today's information overload. How can classroom teachers and librarians equip students with these skills? The school librarian can help the teacher incorporate technology and multiple resources into the curriculum; teach course-related information skills; and promote a climate of cooperation. -
Pulling Together to Build a Good Collection Kindergarten-LifelongThis article suggests ways the librarian can facilitate collaboration in collection development. Librarians must take the initiative in planning and working with teachers. The librarian must draw up a Collection Development Plan that includes the mission,... -
The 21st-Century Library - Where Resource-Based Learning Happens Kindergarten-TertiaryIn addition to providing excellent collections, librarians increasingly play an instructional role, guiding students to appropriate resources and teaching them how to evaluate those sources to deal with today’s complex milieu of Internet and library... -
The Alf Model - A Case Study of the Role of Librarians as Mentors in Digital Literacy TertiaryAs illustrated by this case study, “libraries can be a valuable resource for students and staff at all levels of education, but especially at higher education institutions, and can be an important link in the educational metamorphosis of students.” -
The Impact of Computer Literacy and Library Anxiety on Students' Library Experience TertiaryDespite growing up with technology, are college freshmen well prepared for library research, or does their computer savvy actually put them at a disadvantage? Do other factors such as library anxiety affect students’ research experience? How can secondary educators better prepare their students for the leap from a small school library to a large college or university library? How can college librarians make new students’ first library experience a positive one? These questions are addressed in this article. -
The Library of Faith TertiaryTraditionally, Adventist college libraries have received little attention in the discussion on the integration of faith and learning. However, this article argues that librarians are a vital part of the integration process. The library should provide access... -
The Library: A Window of Opportunity Kindergarten-LifelongHow does the school library contribute to the mission of the school and open windows to a world of ideas, culture, dreams, and faith? Annette Melgosa shows how the library supports the philosophy of Adventist education. -
The Rest of the Story - Why and How to Teach Research Skills Grade 6-TertiaryThe importance of checking the facts, evaluating truthfulness, learning research skills and critical thinking skills are basic to being an educated Christian. Library instruction helps to develop the strategies of research. Instructors should cooperate with...