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• Harada, V. & Coatney, S. (2020). Radical collaborations for learning: School librarians as change agents. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.
  
  
• Sato, C., & Harada, V. (2018). A Resilient Spirit: The Voice of Hawaii's Internees. Honolulu, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.
  
  
• Coatney, S., & Harada, V. H. (2017). The Many Faces of School Library Leadership. 2nd ed. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H., & Coatney, S. (2013). Teaching for Learning: Integrating Inquiry with the Common Core. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

Selected as the "Best Professional Guide for School or Youth Librarians" in 2015 by Library Media Connection (LMC) and the American Reference Books Annual (ARBA).

• Abilock, D., Fontichiaro, K., & Harada, V. H. (2012). Growing Schools: Librarians as Professional Developers. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

  Selected as the “Best Professional Guide for School or Youth Librarians” in 2013 by Library Media Connection (LMC) and the American Reference Books Annual (ARBA).

• Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. M. (2010). Assessing for Learning: Librarians and Teachers as Partners. Rev. and expanded 2d ed. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

• Zmuda, A., & Harada, V. H. (2008). Librarians as Learning Specialists: Meeting the Learning Imperative for the 21st Century. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H., Kirio, C. H., & Yamamoto, S. H. (2008). Collaborating for Project-Based Learning in Grades 9-12. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, Inc.

• Hassell-Hughes, S., & Harada, V. H. (Eds.). (2007). School Reform and the School Library Media Specialist. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. M. (2005). Assessing Learning: Librarians and Teachers as Partners.  Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited/Greenwood Press.

• Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. M. (2004). Inquiry Learning through Librarian-Teacher Partnerships. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing.

Chapters in Books and Electronic Media

• Harada, , V. H., & Kurahara, J. (2020). “The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii and Hawaii school libraries: Partners in educating students about the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans in Hawaii.” In T. Bryant and J. O. Cain (Eds.), Libraries and nonprofits: Collaboration for the public good (pp. 85-101). Sacramento, CA: Library Juice Press.

• Harada, V. H. (2020). “Inspiring civic action: Collaborating with the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.” In V. H. Harada and S. Coatney (Eds.), Radical collaborations for learning: School librarians as change agents (pp. 77-88). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H., & Garud, M. (2019). “The gift of reciprocal mentorship.” In D. V. Loertscher and B. Woolls (Eds.), Symposium of the greats: Wisdom from the past and a glimpse into the future of libraries (pp. 36-39). Salt Lake City, UT: Learning Commons Press.

• Harada, V. H. (2017). "Librarians as learning leaders: Cultivating cultures of inquiry." Revised and updated chapter. In S. Coatney & V. H. Harada (Eds.), The Many Faces of School Library Leadership (pp. 13-29). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H. (2016). “Librarians and teachers as research partners: Reshaping practices based on assessment and reflection.” In M. Mardis (Ed.), Librarians and educators collaborating for success: The international perspective  (pp. 205-216). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H. (2013). “Designing learning plans for inquiry and the Common Core.” In V. H. Harada & S. Coatney (Eds.), Teaching for Learning: Integrating Inquiry with the Common Core (pp. 127-134). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H., Kirio, C., Yamamoto, S., & Arellano, E. (2013). “Project-based learning = Authentic learning.” In V. H. Harada & S. Coatney (Eds.), Teaching for Learning: Integrating Inquiry with the Common Core (pp. 83-92). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H., & Yukawa, J. (2012). “Action research: Reshaping practice through assessment and critical reflection.” In B. Kelly & D. F. Perkins (Eds.), The Cambridge Handbook of Implementation Science for Educational Psychology (pp. 403-422). Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press.

• Harada, V. H., Abilock, D., & Fontichiaro, K. (2012). “Cultivating learning gardens through professional development.” In D. Abilock, K. Fontichiaro, & V. H. Harada (Eds.), Growing Schools: Librarians as Professional Developers (pp. ix-xx). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H. (2012). “Schools librarians as action researchers.” In D. Abilock, K. Fontichiaro, & V. H. Harada (Eds.), Growing Schools: Librarians as Professional Developers (pp. 119-124). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H. (2010). “Librarians as learning leaders: Cultivating cultures of inquiry.” In S. Coatney (Ed.), The Many Faces of School Library Leadership (pp. 13-28). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

• Hughes-Hassell, S., & Harada, V. H. (2007). “Change agentry: An essential role for school library media specialists.” In S. Hughes-Hassell & V. H. Harada (Eds.), School Reform and the School Library Media Specialist (pp. 3-16). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

• Noonan, M. J., & Harada, V. H. (2007). “Special education and inclusion: Opportunities for collaboration.” In S. Hughes-Hassell & V. H. Harada (Eds.), School Reform and the School Library Media Specialist (pp. 129-144). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

• Yukawa, J., Harada, V. H., & Suthers, D. (2007). “Professional development in communities of practice.” In S. Hughes-Hassell & V. H. Harada (Eds.), School Reform and the School Library Media Specialist (pp. 179-192). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H. (2003). “Empowered learning: Fostering thinking across the curriculum.” In B. K. Stripling & S. Hughes (Eds.), Curriculum Connections through the Library: Principles and Practice (pp. 41-66). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H. (2003). “From instruction to construction: Learning in the Information Age.” In M. Fitzgerald, M. Orey, & R. M. Branch (Eds.), Educational Media and Technology Yearbook 2003 (pp. 40-48). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H. (2003). Distance learning at the University of Hawaii: Serving the underserved in an island state.” In D. Barron (Ed.), Benchmarks in Distance Education: The LIS Experience (pp. 53-61). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

• Harada, V. H., & Donham, J. (2000). “Information literacy.” In K. Seidel (Ed.), Assessing Student Learning:  A Practical Guide [CD-ROM]. Cincinnati, OH: Alliance for Curriculum Reform.

• Harada, V. H. (1996). "Analysis of stereotypes in Asian American fiction for adolescents.” In J. James (Ed.), The Language-Culture Connection, Anthology Series 37 (pp. 107-121). Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre.

Edited Work

• Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning. (1998). Prepared by the American Association of School Librarians and Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Served on Editorial Task Force. Chicago, IL: American Library Association.