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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn exciting new edition of an incredibly comprehensive piece for the field of school librarianship. All aspects of managing a school library and being a leader in school librarianship are discussed in this book. An excellent read for graduate school or personal professional development. * Heather Moorefield-Lang, Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA *
The School Library Manager is an exciting and essential text for school librarians. Whether stepping into a first library role or reflecting on one’s practice after a few—or more than a few!—years on the job, this updated edition of a classic offers sound guidance driven by core values, thoughtful questions for librarians to ask and pursue, and specific strategies for fostering professional development and growth. The appendices are a gold mine, equipping individual librarians, graduate course instructors, or district supervisors with valuable resources including advocacy tools, checklists for a year’s tasks, and ideas for student volunteer programs. * Rebecca J. Morris, Teaching Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh, USA *
Table of ContentsPreface,
Sharon Coatney Acknowledgments Introduction
Part I: In the Beginning: 1. Becoming a School Librarian Essential Questions Choosing This Career Where Do You Belong?
A Day in the Life of an Elementary School Librarian A Day in the Life of a Middle School Librarian A Day in the Life of a High School Librarian A Day in the Life of a (Multi-School) Middle/High School Librarian School Librarian Competencies Choosing a Pre-Service School Library Education Program Key Takeaways
Challenges to Promote Growth Note
2. From Then to Now Essential Questions History of Education in the United States The Education Environment in the 21st Century
Restructuring and Administration Standardized Testing Challenges with Charter Schools, Home Schooling, and Vouchers Remote and Hybrid Learning History of School Libraries in the United States The School Library Environment Today Key Takeaways
Challenges to Promote Growth Notes
3. Getting That Position Essential Questions License/Credential to Practice How to Find a Job What to Prepare for the Job Hunt Interviewing for the Position Coping with Reality Key Takeaways
Challenges to Promote Growth Notes
Part II: Going to Work: 4. Beginning the Job Essential Question Getting Started Finding Out Who Supervises Your Work Finding Out About Your School Board Finding Out About Your Superintendent Finding Out About Parents and Caregivers Finding Out About Your Building-Level Administrators Finding Out About Your Teacher Colleagues Finding Out About Additional Friends with Powers: School Facilitators Finding Out About Your School Culture Finding Out About the Learning Environment Finding Out About Your Digital Assets and Considering Other Front Doors Finding Out About Your OPAC Finding Out About Daily Operations Finding Out About Library Staff Finding Out About Your Students When Students Arrive Getting Ready for Orientation Key Takeaways
Challenges to Promote Growth Notes
5. The Education Program Essential Questions Reading Ready Access to a Good Book Helps Improve Reading Skills Commercial Reading Incentive Programs and Suggestions to Encourage Reading Sharing Reading and Curriculum Research The Education Program and the Curriculum Analyzing Teaching Methods Helping Enhance Teacher Assessments Understanding the Learner Understanding Curriculum Inquiry-Driven Learning
Making Inquiry Happen Inquiry Learning Models Beyond the Curriculum The School Librarian as Teacher Formal Lesson Plans Anchor Charts Teaching All Kinds of Literacies The School Librarian in the Classroom and the School Library
as a Classroom Current Awareness and Research Support for Teachers and Administrators Key Takeaways
Challenges to Promote Growth Notes
6. Assessment and Evaluation Essential Questions Who Evaluates Your Work? Standards-Based Evaluation Evaluating and Reflecting on Your Own Work On Counting Defining Terms The Problem with Numbers Deciding What to Measure Evidence to Promote Growth On Collecting Local Evidence of Practice
Leveraging Your Camera for Evidence of Practice Assessing Student Learning Educators and Action Research Documenting Your Role as Lead Teacher
Evidence for Practice Evaluation as an Awareness Device Appraising the Facility At the End of the Year: The Importance of Reporting Key Takeaways
Challenges to Promote Growth Notes
7. Planning and Management for Growth Essential Questions Policy Statement and Needs Assessment Goals and Objectives Organizing Systematic Feedback and Adjustments Planning for Growth Scheduling the School Library Digital Calendars and Daily Plans Budget The Development of District Budgets The Fiscal Year Acquiring Resources: The Purchasing Process Purchasing Materials Selecting Equipment Cost Accountability and Return on Investment (ROI) Cost Accountability ROI Writing Proposals to Expand Programs Developing the Statement of Needs Preparing Goals and Objectives Establishing the Plan of Action Planning for Evaluation Deciding the Dissemination Describing Local Resources Building the Budget Key Takeaways
Challenges to Promote Growth Notes
8. Library Spaces Essential Questions Background Thinking on Spaces Changing Spaces The Learning Commons Model First Impressions A Culture of Accessibility Engaging with Your Space Making Room for Making Factors That Affect Use of Space Creating Flexible Zones Rearranging Your Facility Remodeling the Facility Planning New Facilities Storing and Moving a School Library Branding Your Space On a Serious Note: Safety Ensuring the Integrity of Library Space Staying Positive Key Takeaways
Challenges to Promote Growth Notes
9. Curating Your Collection for Growth Essential Questions The Collection: Moving Beyond Print The Life Cycle of Your Collection Selection and Reconsideration Policies Intellectual Freedom and the Right to Access Information Privacy and Intellectual Freedom What to Do in Case of a Challenge What CIPA Requires Copyright and Fair Use Preservation and Archival Functions Building and Maintaining the Resource Collection Organizing Information Evaluating Your Collection Acquisition: Selecting Materials Curating the Web Deselection of Materials (Weeding) Key Takeaways
Challenges to Promote Growth Notes
10. Managing and Partnering with Personnel Essential Questions The Library Advisory Committee Analyzing Your Leadership and Collaborative Style Library Staff
Standards-Based Evaluation Hiring Staff Practicum Students Support Staff in the Library Students and Their Library Teachers and the Library Administrators and the Library Parents and the Library Friends of the Library and Student Staff or Volunteers The Community and the Library Relationships with Other Types of Libraries Key Takeaways
Challenges to Promote Growth Notes
PART III: KEEPING UP 11. Leading through Technology Essential Questions Role of Librarians as Technology Leaders Types of Technologies School Librarians Use and Integrate Thinking About Software and Applications Intellectual Property Copyright Creative Commons Fair Use Opportunities for Connected Experiences, Global Connections, and Participation Immersive Reality Makerspaces Engaging Students in Technology Leadership Librarians and Digital-Age Learning: Social Media and Digital Citizenship Regulations Relating to Student Privacy and Safety Models for Examining the Impact of Technologies on Learning Impact of Technologies on Instruction On Curation Curation and Subscription Databases Curating OER Curating Your Library’s Virtual Presence Website Accessibility Matters Other Technology Staff and Possible Turf Issues Getting a Seat and Making a Difference at the Tech Table Finding Your People Key Takeaways Challenges to Promote Growth Notes
12. Professional Development Essential Questions Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) Blogs Podcasts Twitter Facebook YouTube Visual Social Media Curation Platforms Pinterest Instagram TikTok Wakelet Webinars Workshops and Institutes Your Local School District Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Planning Professional Development Professional Associations Education Associations and Events Library Associations and Networks International Associations Certifications as Professional Development Opportunities Journals to Know Leading Professional Learning Key Takeaways Challenges to Promote Growth Notes
13. Advocacy Essential Questions Changing Perceptions Through Public Relations Marketing What to Market How to Market PR or Promotion Ideas Preparing Presentations Advocacy to Activism School Librarians and the Political Process Lobbying at Home Mini Presentation: The Elevator Speech Reaching School Boards, Parents, and the Community State and National Legislative Lobbying School Librarians as Politicians and Elected Officials School Librarians: Advocating in the Global Community Collecting the Evidence Key Takeaways Challenges to Promote Growth Notes
Part IV: Looking Forward: 14. The Future Essential Questions Connecting the Dots Connecting the Chapters of This Book to Change The Future Is Yours and The Future Is You Some Advice from Your Authors Key Takeaways
Challenges to Promote Growth Notes Additional Resources Appendix A: Mindset for School Library Innovators Appendix B: Interview Questions for School Librarians Appendix C: List of Student Volunteer Activities Appendix D: Messaging: The Elevator Speech or Signature Pitch Appendix E: Journals to Know Appendix F: Article for the
Los Angeles Times Appendix G: A School Librarian’s Desert Island Toolkit Appendix H: Librarian Checklist of Reminders Appendix I: Your Library Website: It’s a Destination, Not a Brochure! Index About the Authors
