School librarians as stakeholders in the children and media community: a dialogue. Issue 2 (2nd April 2016) - Valenza, Joyce
Abstract: To examine how teacher-librarians perceive the work of researchers in children and media and the relationship between JOCAM's core audience and school librarianship, Renee Hobbs and Joyce Valenza share their thoughts about the future of research and practice in the field of children and media in the form of a dialogue. After discussing librarians' perceptions of the children and media research community, we explore the relationship between research, policy, and advocacy; the ever-expanding media resources for children and youth; and the gaps between research and practice. The dialogue is intended to inspire JOCAM readers to imagine the next decade with a deeper awareness of the possibilities and benefits that could accrue by connecting researchers to vital stakeholders within the school library community.