Government websites around the world have great resources for library media specialists. These include resources from the department of education, libraries, and other areas.
The following websites listed on this page will be of interest to school library media specialists:
US Government Resources
Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) http://www.fdlp.gov/
Program established by Congress to ensure that the American public has access to its Government's information.
Government Information Library at University of Colorado, Boulder
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/govpubs/
GPO Access (U.S. Government Printing Office) http://www.gpoaccess.gov/
National Center for Education Statistics http://www.nces.ed.gov/
National Reading Panel http://www.nationalreadingpanel.org/
Panel assessed the effectiveness of different approaches used to teach children to read.
U.S. Department of Education http://www.ed.gov/
The authoritative source for U.S. government policy and information on education. Has a very wide variety of resources available to all types of educators. Includes resources such as research and statistics, funding opportunities, financial aid, databases, online publications and reports, and much more.
State of Indiana Resources
Indiana Department of Education
http://www.doe.in.gov/
Selected Websections:
Office of Learning Resource
http://www.doe.in.gov/olt/
Library, Media, and Reading Resources
http://www.doe.in.gov/olt/library.html
School Library Media Specialists' Cadre
http://www.doe.in.gov/olt/slms/