Fundamentals of School Library and Media Management

Uncover all of the critical information and guidance you'll need to adeptly manage any school library in this valuable resource. The authors present a practical tool to help you fully understand and confidently master the extensive services and skill... Read more

Uncover all of the critical information and guidance you'll need to adeptly manage any school library in this valuable resource. The authors present a practical tool to help you fully understand and confidently master the extensive services and skills involved in this always-evolving profession. Equally effective when read from cover to cover or used as a quick-reference handbook, you'll first learn to build a strong professional foundation through a helpful explanation of the basics, like setting goals, organization and time management, communication with stakeholders and a list of important professional documents. Read on to succeed in each one of the three major roles you'll adopt as a school librarian, including *Adminisgtrator, with instruction in budgeting, circulation and inventory *Information Specialist, which covers material selection, ordering, processing and arranging, databases and web sites and references *Teacher and Instructional Specialist, with guidance for teaching your school's curriculum, research assistance, collaboration and programming. Examples of best practices for each role are accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams and images, and a ready-to-reference directory of essential sources and suppliers is packed with forms, resource lists and URL links to use again and again. Less