Seven Steps to an Award-Winning School Library Program

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Snapshot of an Award-Winning Library
The Prototype
The Snapshot
Teaching for Learning
Building the Learning Environment: Access
Building the Learning Environment: Program Administration
Advocacy
Leadership
Summary
References
Step 1: Creating a Team
Identifying Team Members
Explaining Team Roles
Defining Team Tasks
Developing a Time Line
Ensuring Effective Team Meetings
Creating Cohesive Goals
Providing Leadership
Summary
References
Step 2: Getting Started
Evaluating the Current Program
Self-Evaluation Step-by-Step
Conducting a Needs Analysis
Providing Leadership
Summary
References
Step 3: Analyzing the Results
Synthesizing the Results
Agreeing on Identified Needs
Creating Goals
Creating a Plan
Providing Leadership
Summary
References
Step 4: Identifying and Overcoming Barriers
Understanding Change Theory
Implementing Change
Identifying Barriers
Brainstorming Solutions
Developing an Action Plan
Creating Tools
Providing Leadership
Summary
References
Step 5: Developing Training Modules
Designing Training
Delivering Training
Providing Leadership
Summary
References
Step 6: Building Advocacy Plans
Key Constituents
Media Coverage Tips
Instructional Activities
Promotional Tips
Leadership
Summary
Reference
Step 7: Applying for an Award
Action Plan
Awards Committee Preparation
The Awards Committee's Visit
Agenda
Routine Activities
Unexpected Events
Endorphin Boost
Concluding Thoughts
Leadership
Summary
Appendix A: Forms and Techniques
Goals and Objectives
Joint Planning Form (Elementary)
Library Joint Planning Form
Library Program Survey
Needs Analysis Survey
Schoolwide Team Fact Sheet
Sample Agenda
Sample Form/Team Meeting Minutes
Needs Analysis Tabulation Form
Sample Lesson Plans
Elementary School Library Lesson Plan
High School Library Lesson Plan
Collaborative Teaching Evaluation Form
Search Strategy
Appendix B: Workshop Plans
Destination Activity
Needs Analysis Workshop
Index