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We have heard from many of you over the last year regarding various aspects of our
magazine. Thank you for your feedback. During the publication break, we completed the
redesign. Let us know what you think. The web site is next!
In the meantime, see below for what’s coming in December.
Digital TL
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cover to your right to sign up for access. Back issues—initially
all of 2007 and all of 2008—also are available. This is an exact
replica of the print version but is fully searchable with many other
useful capabilities. You can email articles, bookmark articles or reviews,
download or print articles, and much more.
Thanks to all those who have offered feedback on usability.
We appreciate it and we are working to make improvements.
Teacher Librarian Issue Comics
Each issue of the journal focuses on a theme that challenges the field toward
relevance and excellence. We would like to offer you a way to participate
in that focus through our new comic strip. Therefore, on the last two pages
of the journal, you will find a comic strip that tackles the theme of that issue.
It will end with a question mark (?). Send your response in and if chosen as the best,
you could see it in the next issue. Click here to see this issue’s
comic
A New Wiki for Reviews of Professional Books
The professional books available to teacher-librarians that provide guidance for their work and role have
increased exponentially. In an attempt to provide you with even more coverage, I have set up a wiki to
cover a larger number of titles. This wiki can be found at http://professionalreviews.pbwiki.com/
and will contain reviews not available in the journal or on the TL web site. The wiki will also contain URLs to
reviews available online, thus, offering you even greater access to the professional literature. And there is
an additional feature: You can add your comments on professional titles you have read therefore providing a
different perspective than the reviewer. For example, you may want to disagree with the reviewer about a
particular title and really bring to light some of the book's good or not-so-good points that you experienced
applying it to your best practices. But, you must also identify yourself. If the wiki becomes a popular place
for both information and conversation, TL will consider expanding it. So, let us have your comments! Again, you
can access the wiki at http://professionalreviews.pbwiki.com/. -David Loertscher
COMING IN FEBRUARY 2010:
A Five Magazine Collaboration
Five school library magazine editors (Knowledge Quest, Library Media Connection,
School Library Journal, School Library Monthly, and Teacher Librarian) have
collaborated to publish a common themed issue for January/February 2010.
Each magazine will focus on various aspects of the theme
"Envision the Future of School Librarianship."
Teacher Librarian’s contribution is Envisioning the Future—Excellence in Curriculum.
ALSO IN FEBRUARY:
- Creating Personal Learning through Self-Assessment
- Evidence = Assessment = Advocacy
- Gifted Readers and Libraries: A Natural Fit
- Transformation to a Learning Commons
Report by Dr. David Loertscher:
