School Librarians and the Technology Department: A Practical Guide to Successful Collaboration

This handbook provides librarians and technology specialists with the tools to understand the issues and challenges related to their counterparts' jobs, and find ways to work together for the betterment of all concerned.

• Provides readers with a solid understanding of what school librarians do and what technology specialists do

• Clarifies the unique challenges, ethical concerns, and goals of both librarians and technology specialists

• Presents ways for both librarians and technology specialists to increase harmony and productivity as they work in concert to serve students

• Examines specific ways to work for the best interest of all patrons―both students and their teachers