{"product_id":"the-school-librarians-compass-9781440879197","title":"The School Librarians Compass","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 *\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe School Librarian’s Compass, \u003c\/i\u003eDr. 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 *\u003cbr\u003eSchool 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 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements  Introduction \u003cb\u003e1. Student Voice\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003e2. Instruction and Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003e3. Traditional and Digital Literacies\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003e4. Access to Materials and Spaces\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003e5. Leadership and Partnerships\u003c\/b\u003e  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","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49529972556119,"sku":"9781440879197","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781440879197.jpg?v=1731877586","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-school-librarians-compass-9781440879197","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}