Description
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book will infuse pre-service and in-service training and instruction with realism and complexity. The fictionalized stories offer details and insights into what happens when human beings work to implement “best practices,” standards, and core values in the very real and messy contexts of school libraries today. The addition of reflective questions and relevant resources further problematize the scenarios and offer rich opportunities for discussion. * Sue Kimmel, Professor, Library and Information Studies, Old Dominion University, USA *
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The School Librarian’s Compass, Dr. Morris has provided just the right mix of authentic scenarios, probing questions, and resources for further exploration. This book will be useful to library science students and practicing school librarians alike as they delve more deeply into critical issues and topics in the field. * Audrey P. Church, Professor of School Librarianship, Longwood University *
School librarians love well-crafted stories that engage the reader and promote thought and discussion. Rebecca Morris, with her wonderfully unique book of short stories, provides our profession with just that! In this must read title, she addresses a wide range of school library relevant topics through carefully-crafted scenarios and reflection questions. This book is the perfect read for a professional book study or to use with pre-service librarians * Dr. Jennifer Sturge, Specialist for School Libraries, Calvert County Public Schools *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction
1. Student Voice Supporting Students’ Mental and Emotional Health Scaffolding Student Success in Literary Analysis Welcoming Families to Open House Guiding Peer Feedback in Science Inquiry Recruiting a New Team of Library Volunteers Walking Out with Help from the Library
2. Instruction and Assessment Using Evidence to Evaluate Practice Introducing Fresh Expectations in the School Library Detecting Bias with Eighth Graders Codesigning Assessments with a Middle School Teaching Team Teaching a New Digital Citizenship Curriculum Facilitating Group Discussions
3. Traditional and Digital Literacies Teaming Up to Solve Real-World Problems Building a Culture of Reading Remixing Storytelling Uniting for Information Literacy Piloting a Family Book Club Curating Is the Thing
4. Access to Materials and Spaces Justifying the Library Rules Avoiding Tough Topics in the Fiction Collection Excluding Library Users Proposing a Fine-Free Library Analyzing Use of the Makerspace Labeling Books
5. Leadership and Partnerships Leading Professional Learning Partnering with Public Libraries and Librarians Evaluating the School Library Stepping Up for School Library Advocacy Running for President Asking for Money Appendix A: Professional Learning Activities Appendix B: Quick Takes Appendix C: Library Stories IRL: School Librarians Recount Pivot Points Index
