Library 101
A Handbook for the School Library Media Specialist
Price: $35.00
ISBN13: 9781591583240
ISBN10: 1591583241
Book code: LU3241
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Paperback
| 248 pages
Publication Date: 09/30/2007
DESCRIPTION
This well organized handbook is a must have for new and inexperienced school librarians as they open new schools or take on that first job. It will also serve as a source of information for library professionals in guiding their clerical staff and student and parent volunteers. The handbook covers everything from library management systems to budgeting, television production, and how to collaborate with teachers. Current issues in the field (LMS role as a reading teacher and LMS role in assessment of student learning) are discussed. All issues and recommendations are viewed in an ideal setting and in a real-world setting, enabling LMS to view their situation as it is and as it may become. The basis of the work is the authors' experience in mentoring many new librarians in Florida and their own journey to national board certification The authors have solicited short sidebar articles from noted experts in the field, as well as from practicing school librarians at all levels. These short essays add validity and expand the text. Grades K-12.
This well organized handbook is a must have for new and inexperienced school librarians as they open new schools or take on that first job. Grades K-12.
CONTENTS
Foreword
Acknowledgments
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 Library Media Center
Chapter 7: Arranging Your Media Center
Part II: The Media Specialist as Teacher/Collaborator
Chapter 8: Indentifying Standards--State and National
Chapter 9: Developing and Promoting Your Media 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: Eguipping Your Library Media Center
Chapter 16: Equipped to Run!
National Level Professional Organizations
State Level Professional Organizations
Helpful Resources
Awards for Children and Young Adult Literature
Library 101 Vocabulary--A Glossary of Terms
Index