Pam Berger is a well-known consultant, BER presenter and publisher of the Information Searcher, an online magazine for school librarians.Sally Trexler has recently retired as the library director for the Allentown Public Schools. She has been active in the AASL and other professional associations.

This title is full of practical advice and information on using Web 2.0 tools, with the emphasis on student learning through collaboration. Each chapter begins with essential questions and ends with lists of media resources and references. An exceptional chapter on Web searches features information on student behaviors and strategies for teaching searching. Two chapters, one on print content and one on multimedia, focus on collaboration and sharing. Numerous graphics include charts, sidebars, screen shots, and student handouts. It is obvious the authors have favorite applications for each tool, but if the reader prefers another, there is enough information provided. Step-by-step instructions are given for several, and suggested action steps are offered. A "Tool Chart" gives URLs for all the Web 2.0 tools that are discussed. A glossary and index (including figures and tables) complete this must-have for all school librarians.

• Foreword1 Learning, Literacy, and Web 2.02 Searching the Web3 Social Bookmarking4 Managing and Organizing Information5 Content Collaboration6 Media Sharing7 Social Networking8 Digital MappingGlossaryAppendix: Tool ChartIndex

Pam Berger is a well-known consultant, BER presenter and publisher of the Information Searcher, an online magazine for school librarians.Sally Trexler has recently retired as the library director for the Allentown Public Schools. She has been active in the AASL and other professional associations.

This title is full of practical advice and information on using Web 2.0 tools, with the emphasis on student learning through collaboration. Each chapter begins with essential questions and ends with lists of media resources and references. An exceptional chapter on Web searches features information on student behaviors and strategies for teaching searching. Two chapters, one on print content and one on multimedia, focus on collaboration and sharing. Numerous graphics include charts, sidebars, screen shots, and student handouts. It is obvious the authors have favorite applications for each tool, but if the reader prefers another, there is enough information provided. Step-by-step instructions are given for several, and suggested action steps are offered. A "Tool Chart" gives URLs for all the Web 2.0 tools that are discussed. A glossary and index (including figures and tables) complete this must-have for all school librarians.

• Foreword1 Learning, Literacy, and Web 2.02 Searching the Web3 Social Bookmarking4 Managing and Organizing Information5 Content Collaboration6 Media Sharing7 Social Networking8 Digital MappingGlossaryAppendix: Tool ChartIndex

Pam Berger is a well-known consultant, BER presenter and publisher of the Information Searcher, an online magazine for school librarians.Sally Trexler has recently retired as the library director for the Allentown Public Schools. She has been active in the AASL and other professional associations.

This title is full of practical advice and information on using Web 2.0 tools, with the emphasis on student learning through collaboration. Each chapter begins with essential questions and ends with lists of media resources and references. An exceptional chapter on Web searches features information on student behaviors and strategies for teaching searching. Two chapters, one on print content and one on multimedia, focus on collaboration and sharing. Numerous graphics include charts, sidebars, screen shots, and student handouts. It is obvious the authors have favorite applications for each tool, but if the reader prefers another, there is enough information provided. Step-by-step instructions are given for several, and suggested action steps are offered. A "Tool Chart" gives URLs for all the Web 2.0 tools that are discussed. A glossary and index (including figures and tables) complete this must-have for all school librarians.

• Foreword1 Learning, Literacy, and Web 2.02 Searching the Web3 Social Bookmarking4 Managing and Organizing Information5 Content Collaboration6 Media Sharing7 Social Networking8 Digital MappingGlossaryAppendix: Tool ChartIndex