Meeting the Needs of School Librarians

With reliable, accurate, current information in a cost-effective package

For Curriculum-Related Books and Booktalking:

   “Before school starts each year, I do an orientation with the new teachers on the electronic resources we have available. New Teachers love CLCD because they often feel their knowledge of titles is limited, but CLCD is so easy for them to use to find reliable, alternative titles for assignments and projects. They feel like they have the services of a knowledgeable librarian whenever they want it, without leaving their desk.”

Christine Findlay, CRC Director
Centerville City Schools
Centerville, OH

For Collection Development:

   “As a longtime children's book expert and enthusiast, but a new librarian, the CLCD has been a true gift in keeping up with the demands of collection development. Sure, I usually know the titles I am looking for, but your database affords me quicker and more extensive access than my tired old brain and files could ever match. It is the perfect compliment to my work.” Walter is coauthor of Valerie & Walter's Best Books For Children: A Lively, Opinionated Guide and Walter The Giant Storyteller's Giant Book of Giant Stories.

Walter M. Mayes
Library Media Specialist, The Girls' Middle School
Mountain View, CA

For Book Searches

   “Despite the fact that I have shown our teachers the data base, they still think I'm a genius when I use CLCD to find just the book or books they need no matter how unusual the topic. I use the data base to check reviews when I'm ordering. Happily, I've saved money because the reviews have prevented me from ordering questionable material. I use the data base to create order lists and bibliographies in preparation for author visits. I then use out-of-print sources to get books that are not currently in print.”

Diane Driessen, Ph.D., Librarian
Wickliffe Progressive Elementary School
Wickliffe, OH

For Best Books, State Reading Lists and Award Winners:

   “The CLCD searches, reviews, and other information in the book records help me greatly in the selection and purchase of books. I work on a small budget, am maintaining a collection over the age span of kindergarten to eighth grade, and need to target purchases precisely. I find that the detail and search parameters of the CLCD database help me to make better purchase decisions, saving time and money, and increasing the quality of what I purchase.”

Roberta Cole Lader
St. Louis Catholic School
Alexandria, VA

For Reading Measurement Programs:

   “Having lexiles available, whether for ordering, booklists, or booktalks, is extremely significant; it helps me know I have covered a range of reading abilities whatever my task. Having so many children's literature awards linked off one page makes it easy to check titles when purchasing, searching for that &lquot;just right&rquot; book for a student, or compiling bibliographies. The monthly updates guarantee I stay current, a must in my profession!”

Peg Glisson
School Library Media Specialist
Pittsford, NY

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Updated 5/31/08