Description
- introduces the concept of school library programs and provides an overview of school library program management;
- examines professional and legislated standards for school libraries, and discusses the part a manager plays in meeting them;
- links management with leadership, differentiating the two, and showing how the school librarian can carry out both roles;
- helps readers assess their own skills, knowledge, and dispositions in order to set short-term and long-term goals;
- explains how to manage resources and learning environments to meet the needs of teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders;
- offers guidance for developing and working with budgets, obtaining additional funding, and using collaboration to support the school library program;
- provides concrete advice on hiring, training, supervising, assessment, and recognizing library workers and other library team members; and
- includes tools for communicating effectively and getting the message across
Book Information
ISBN 9780838914946
Author Lesley S.J. Farmer
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint ALA Editions
Publisher American Library Association