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Book SynopsisThis professional primer provides the blueprint to help you create a school library program, covering all aspects of library management such as budgeting, eBook use, purchasing, and teacher collaboration. Advice and strategies from experts in the field will help you master collection development, library administration, recruitment, and staffing. This handbook is the perfect introduction to school library management for both novice and seasoned professionals. The authors—both experienced school librarians—provide basic guidelines for overseeing an effective library program, practical examples that can be used to implement quality lessons, comprehensive coverage of key topics including daily tasks and human resource management, and ideas for the future of school library management. The provided strategies make setting up and running a program easy for professionals at any level. The second edition includes updated information on the latest trends, terminology, and technologies current in the field. The book is organized into three sections: focusing on daily operations; your role as a teacher collaborator and visionary; and methods for managing a collection. Included resource lists, sidebars, charts, and pictures offer tips and ideas for successfully implementing your plans.
Trade ReviewThis is a helpful overview of the many practical considerations involved in running a school library and building a school library program for those new to the field. . . . This work could serve as a text for a school library management course or could be a helpful primer for new school librarians. . . . [I]t would certainly be an informative resource for those new to library work. * VOYA *
Table of ContentsCONTENTS Preface Part I. Day-to-Day Basics Chapter 1: Your Role as a School Library/Media Specialist Chapter 2: Understanding Library Organization Chapter 3: Circulation Policies and Mechanics Chapter 4: Using Media Management Systems Chapter 5: Scheduling: Philosophy and Practicality Chapter 6: Staffing Your School Library Chapter 7: Arranging Your School Library
Part II. The School Librarian as Teacher/Collaborator Chapter 8: Identifying Standards – State and National Chapter 9: Developing and Promoting Your Library Program Chapter 10: Research and You Chapter 11: Television Production and You
Part III. Long-Term Vision Chapter 12: Collection Development Chapter 13: Resources for the Journey Chapter 14: Budgeting and Purchasing Chapter 15: Cataloging and Processing
Part IV. Equipping Your Library/Media Center Chapter 16: Equipped to Run! Appendix A: National Level Professional Organizations Appendix B: State Level Professional Organizations Appendix C: Helpful Resources Appendix D: Awards for Children and Young Adult Literature Appendix E: Library 101 Vocabulary: A Glossary of Terms Index
