Web Links for Librarians
American Library Association (ALA)
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Bergen County Cooperative Library System
Book in a Series (Search by author to find series order)
Book Links--Review magazine for children's literature which includes thematic bibliographies, discussion questions, activities,author and illustrator interviews
Carol Hurst's Literature Site--Reviews and teaching ideas for kids' books.
Caldecott Medal Home Page--Announcement of the winners with links to how it is awarded, criteria, past winnters, and the application process.
Children's Literature Web Guide --Internet resources related to books for children and young adults.
Children's Picture Book Database --Search more than 5000 picture books by keyword.
Copyright Information --Stanford University Libraries: Copyright and Fair Use. Includes Primary Materials, Current Legislation, Cases and Issues, Resources on the Internet, and an Overview of Copyright Law. Well organized site.
Cynthia Leitich Smith Children's Literature Resources --Links to author interviews, general and topic bibliographies, and related news, awards, and newsletter subsciption information.
DisasterAssistance --Help from the Northeast Document Conservation Center in Andover.
From Now On: The Educational Technology Journal --Jamie McKenzie is editor of this journal, which disseminates information about educational technology.
Great Sites! --American Liibrary Association's 700+ great sites for kids and the adults who care about them.
Historical Fiction for Children and Young Adults
The Impact of School Library Media Centers on Academic Achievement --Reprint from the School Library Media Quarterly article by Keith Curry Lance that documents the positive relationship between school library media funding and student achievement
Librarians' Index to the Internet --A searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 7,500 Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians.
LM_Net on the World Wide Web --Found through Educator's Reference Desk
Massachusetts Library and Information Network --A guide to the library resources of Massachusetts including Massachusetts library catalogs (Massachusetts Library Home Pages), a job hotline, information about library grants and government programs. It is maintained by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Massachusetts School Library Media Association (MSLMA) --Information about the state professional organization, including legislation, the Selection Connection, and handouts from the annual conference.
Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (Mass CUE)
Metrowest Massachusetts Regional Library System --This is the state regional library network to which Cary Library and Lexington's school libraries belong. It contains information about the region, a listing of members, a calendar of events and archives.
New England Library Association (NELA)
Notable Social Studies Books for Young People --Annotated booklist of outstanding social studies books from the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children's Book Council.
Newbery Medal Home Page --Announcement of the winners with links to how it is awarded, criteria, past winners, and the application process.
The Research Cycle --This article from Jamie McKenzie's From Now On, outlines the steps of the research cycle for students.
School Libraries Online --International Association of School Librarianship homepage.
Science and Children: Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children --Annotated booklist of outstanding science books from the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the Children's Book Council
SurLaLune --Features 35 annotated fairy tales, including their histories, similar tales across cultures, and over 1,200 illustrations.