The document discusses the importance of teacher-librarians and well-stocked school libraries. It cites research showing that schools with teacher-librarians and more library resources see students who perform better academically, enjoy reading more, and learn information skills better. The document also provides resources for librarians, including professional organizations to join and websites for librarian gifts.

1. Final Thoughts: Multicultural Literature

2. Our Inspiration 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

3. We Are Faced With Many Challenges 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

5. Technology vs. Printed Books 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

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7. “ There is a significant body of research that demonstrates that a qualified teacher-librarian (media specialist) has a positive impact on school culture and student achievement. Indeed, several studies have been established that teachers collaborate more in schools with a teacher-librarian and students read more, enjoy reading more, write better, access and use information more effectively and excel in academic content areas.” Ken Haycock, “ Competencies for Teacher-Librarians in the 21st Century,” Teacher-Librarian, February, 1996. 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

8. Students who score higher on "tests tend to come from schools which have more library resource staff and more books, periodicals and videos, and where the instructional role of the teacher-librarian and involvement in cooperative program planning and teaching is more prominent." Keith Curry Lance The Impact of School Library Media Centers on Academic Achievement 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

9. Ranganathan 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

10. The Five Laws of Library Science Books are for use. Every reader his/her book. Every book its reader. Save the time of the reader. The library is a growing organism The Father of Library Science - Dr. Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

11. President Barack Obama 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

13. Stay Positive 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

14. Professional Collection for Librarians

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22. Professional Organizations 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

23. Professional Organizations http://csulimscohort.wikispaces.com/Professional+Organizations 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

24. Be Receptive to Advisement 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

25. Librarian Gifts 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

26. http://shop.cafepress.com/librarian 09/29/11

27. http://www.zazzle.com/librarian+tshirts 09/29/11

28. http://www.stopfalling.com/ 09/29/11 Multicultural Literature and Resources - Professor K.C. Boyd, Fall 2011

29. http://www.booklovertshirts.com/ 09/29/11

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