Enhancing Teaching and Learning : A Leadership Guide for School Librarians.
- 4th ed.
- 1 online resource (341 pages)
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- PART I. The Context -- 1. Students -- Conditions of American Youth -- Students' Need for Access -- The iGen -- Media Influence -- Motivation for Learning -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- 2. Curriculum -- Constructivism -- Disciplinary National Curriculum Standards -- MTSS -- The School Librarian's Expertise -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- 3. The Principal -- Standards for School Administrators -- Principal as Leader and Manager -- Librarian Characteristics Sought by Principals -- Evidence-Based Decision-Making -- A Principal's Workday -- Impact of the Principal on the School Library Program -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- 4. The School District -- Funding -- Personnel -- Curriculum -- Technology -- Board-Approved Policies -- Advocacy -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- 5. The Community -- The Value of Community Involvement -- Family Involvement -- Public Library Connections -- Outreach to the Community -- Volunteers from the Community -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- PART II. The School Library Program -- 6. Collaboration -- The School Librarian as Collaborator -- Collaboration with Specialists -- Formal and Informal Collaboration -- Benefits of Collaboration -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- 7. Access for Learning and Teaching -- Student Access -- Students with Disabilities -- Circulation Policies -- Scheduling for Instruction -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- 8. Collection -- Purchased Resources. Selection of Subscribed Resources -- Curation of Free Resources -- Assessing the Collection -- Collection Maintenance -- Equipment -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- 9. Literacy -- The Purposes of Reading -- The Library Program and Reading Instruction -- Reading in the Library Curriculum -- Nurturing Readers -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- 10. The Virtual Library -- The Library Website: Content -- The Library Website: Design -- Social Media -- Accessibility -- Integrating the Virtual and Physical Libraries -- Evaluating the Virtual Library -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- 11. Technology Leadership -- Technology Planning -- The School Librarian's Roles in Technology Leadership -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- 12. Inquiry-Based Learning -- Inquiry -- Inquiry Skills and Knowledge -- Inquiry Process Models -- Deep Learning -- Managing Found Information -- Presenting Results -- Dispositions for Inquiry -- Responsibilities in the Inquiry Process -- Using Information Technology as a Tool for Inquiry -- Authenticity in Inquiry -- Inquiry and College Readiness -- Media Literacy -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- 13. Assessment of Student Learning -- Assessment Defined -- Formative and Summative Assessment -- Self-Assessment -- Assessment Tools -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- 14. Library Program Evaluation -- Purpose of Evaluation -- Continuous Improvement -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- 15. Leadership -- Attributes of Leaders -- Principle-Centered Leadership -- Influence, or "Leading from the Middle". Strategic Leadership -- Evidence-Based Practice -- Advocacy -- Professional Leadership Responsibilities -- Conclusion -- Leadership Strategies -- Scenarios for Discussion -- References -- About the Authors -- Index.
Reflecting changes--professional, theoretical, legal, and political--in both the library field and education, this new edition of a groundbreaking school library text will equip readers to be leaders at their schools and in their communities.