Research in over 10 states shows that a good school library media program collaborating with teachers will transform information technology into quality learning experiences thus affecting achievement even when at-risk factors are present. Learners and teachers who take advantage of a strong library media center can expect:

-Capable and avid readers

-Learners who are information literate

-Teachers who are partnering to create high-quality learning experiences

Scores can be expected to be 10-20% higher than in schools without this emphasis. The results are not explained by:

-Teacher/pupil ratio

-Teacher characteristics (education, experience, salaries)

-Student characteristics (poverty, race/ethnicity)

-Community demographics (educational attainment, poverty, ethnicity)

"Changes in teaching practice resulting from collaboration between teachers and media specialists include a move from isolationism, integration of many resources to better meet a wider variety of student needs, incorporation of technology in lessons and better understanding of mutual roles and responsibilities." (Teacher Librarian. Oct2001, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p34)

When media specialists, technology specialists and teachers collaborate to implement a quality learning experience, the odds of success are doubled.

Collaboration forms currently used in Indiana schools provide examples that can be used or modified by teacher/media/technology specialist teams to plan and evaluate their collaboration.

Sample 1- Collaborative Form (Microsoft Word Document) developed by Carl Harvey, media specialist, North Elementary Library Media Center, Noblesville, IN.

Sample 1 - Collaborative Form (html web page) developed by Carl Harvey, media specialist, North Elementary Library Media Center, Noblesville, IN.

Sample 1 - Collaborative Form (zip file download) developed by Carl Harvey, media specialist, North Elementary Library Media Center, Noblesville, IN.

Sample 2- Information Skill Lesson Plan or Unit Template (Microsoft Word Document)

Sample 2- Information Skill Lesson Plan or Unit Template (html web page)

Sample 2- Information Skill Lesson Plan or Unit Template (zip file download)

Sample 3- Information Skill Lesson Plan or Unit Template ((Blank) Microsoft Word Document)

Sample 3- Information Skill Lesson Plan or Unit Template ((Blank) html web page)

Sample 3- Information Skill Lesson Plan or Unit Template ((Blank) zip file download)

Sample 4- Collaborative Planning Sheet - Developed by Sue Landaw & Lee Toussant, North Central HS Media Specialists (Microsoft Word Document)

Sample 4- Collaborative Planning Sheet - Developed by Sue Landaw & Lee Toussant, North Central HS Media Specialists (html web page)

Sample 4- Collaborative Planning Sheet - Developed by Sue Landaw & Lee Toussant, North Central HS Media Specialists (zip file download)

Sample 5- HHS Library Media Center Collaborative Lesson Plan/Project Log - Developed by Douglas Grostefon, Media Specialist, Harrison High >School, West Lafayette, IN 47906 (Microsoft Word Document)

Sample 5- HHS Library Media Center Collaborative Lesson Plan/Project Log - Developed by Douglas Grostefon, Media Specialist, Harrison High >School, West Lafayette, IN 47906(html web page)

Sample 5- HHS Library Media Center Collaborative Lesson Plan/Project Log - Developed by Douglas Grostefon, Media Specialist, Harrison High >School, West Lafayette, IN 47906 (zip file download)

Sample 6- Southport High School IMC Collaborative Planning Form - Developed by Southport High School IMC Media Specialist: Mrs. Jones Mr. Troyer (Microsoft Word Document)

Sample 6- Southport High School IMC Collaborative Planning Form - Developed Southport High School IMC Media Specialist: Mrs. Jones Mr. Troyer (html web page)

Sample 6- Southport High School IMC Collaborative Planning Form - Developed by Southport High School IMC Media Specialist: Mrs. Jones Mr. Troyer (zip file download)