The 21st-Century Elementary School Library Program
Managing for Results
2nd Edition
Published on 5. December 2016
Book
Hardback
168 pages
978-1-4408-4244-3 (ISBN)
Description
Compact yet remarkably comprehensive, this book covers all the major aspects of school library services, from administration to instruction focused from the elementary school librarian perspective-now updated and expanded to include the latest developments in makerspaces, the Common Core, social networking, and eBooks.
How do you accomplish a technology transformation at a time when budgets are extremely limited? What is the proper location for web-based social networking in the school library? What are the best practices for working together with students, parents, and educators? The 21st-Century Elementary School Library Program: Managing for Results is an invaluable resource for answers to these and many more questions, as it brings together in one volume the advice and insights you need to bring your library into the new century.
This invaluable guide provides tips and techniques, forms and templates, and advice on everything from staffing and budgeting to collaborating with teachers and other libraries, to Web 2.0 and other new computer tools for building collections and devising special programs. Whether you are just getting started or are a library veteran seeking effective program renewal, this book belongs on your shelf.
How do you accomplish a technology transformation at a time when budgets are extremely limited? What is the proper location for web-based social networking in the school library? What are the best practices for working together with students, parents, and educators? The 21st-Century Elementary School Library Program: Managing for Results is an invaluable resource for answers to these and many more questions, as it brings together in one volume the advice and insights you need to bring your library into the new century.
This invaluable guide provides tips and techniques, forms and templates, and advice on everything from staffing and budgeting to collaborating with teachers and other libraries, to Web 2.0 and other new computer tools for building collections and devising special programs. Whether you are just getting started or are a library veteran seeking effective program renewal, this book belongs on your shelf.
Reviews / Votes
This book can serve almost as a how-to for elementary school libraries. . . . This title would be an excellent addition to professional collections. Recommended. * School Library Connection *More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
699 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-4244-3 (9781440842443)
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Carl A. Harvey II is an instructor of school librarianship at Longwood University in Farmville, VA.
Content
Figures
About the Author
Introduction
CHAPTER 1: The Elementary School Library Program-Past, Present, and Future
The Past
The Present
The Future
The Vision
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 2: People
The School Librarian Works With
Principals
Teachers
School Boards
Students
Parents
Parent Volunteers
Community Members
School Librarians
District Administrators
Instructional Coaches
Support Staff
Volunteers
Student Assistants
School Library Advisory Committee
Setting Up an Advisory Committee
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 3: Communication
Vehicles of Communication
Face to Face
Print
E-Mails
School Library Webpage
Video
Social Media
Online Tools
The Future
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 4: Curriculum and Instruction
Standards
Curriculum Development
Assessment
Standardized Tests
Collaborative Teaching
Getting Started with Collaboration
Sustaining Collaboration
Documenting Collaboration
Beyond the Core Content
Related Arts
Special Education
English Language Learner (ELL)
Instruction Organization
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 5: Programming
Curricular Connections
Community Connections
Public Library
Promoting Reading
Reader Advisory
Promotional Activities
Reading Aloud
Celebrations
Policies
Young Author's Celebrations
Student Choice State Book Award Programs
Extracurricular Clubs
Book Clubs
Student Assistant Club
Morning Announcements
Enrichments and Special Programs
Author Visits
After-School Programs
Makerspaces
Gaming
Coding
Work Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 6: Technology
Technology in Elementary Schools
Libraries Leading with Technology
Automation Systems
Databases
Collaborative Tools
Best Websites/Best Apps
1:1 Environments
Social Networks
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Technology Policies and Procedures
Filters
Copyright/Creative Commons
Work Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 7: Library Administration
Policies and Procedures
School Library Policies
School Library Procedures
Student Procedures
Staff Procedures/Processes
Library Staff Procedures/Processes
School Librarian Procedures/Processes
Facilities
Use
Layout
Design/Decorations/Displays
Schedules
Calendar Options
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 8: Program Assessment and Personnel Evaluation
Evaluating the School Library Program
Collecting Data
Surveys
Anecdotal Conversations
Statistics
Rationale for Data Collection
Sharing the Results
Long-Term Planning
Instruction
Collections
Technology
Personnel Evaluation
School Librarian
Library Assistants/Clerks
Volunteers
Student Workers
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 9: Budget
Library Funding in the 21st Century
Budgeting in the 21st Century
Budget Resources
Budget Justification
More Money
Grants
Book Fairs
PTA/PTOs
Consortium Purchases
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 10: Collections
Access to Information
Traditional Collection
Selection Procedures/Policies
Ordering and Processing
Library Organization
Dewey versus Other Methods
Digital Curation
Databases/Online Resources
eBooks
Print versus Digital in Elementary Schools
Beyond the Books
Professional Collections
Other Collections
Leveled Library Resources
Textbooks
Equipment and/or Technology
Weeding
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Children's Literature and Technology
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 11: Advocacy, Public Relations, and Marketing
Defining Advocacy, Public Relations, and Marketing
Advocates
Building Advocates
Promotion
Designing Promotions
Marketing Plan
Legislation-ESSA
Resources
Work Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 12: Leadership
School Librarian
Professional Organizations
Professional Development
Personal Learning Networks (PLN)
Writing and Presenting
Building/District Leadership
Professional Development
Committees
Works Cited
Further Reading
Appendix-Vendors
Index
About the Author
Introduction
CHAPTER 1: The Elementary School Library Program-Past, Present, and Future
The Past
The Present
The Future
The Vision
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 2: People
The School Librarian Works With
Principals
Teachers
School Boards
Students
Parents
Parent Volunteers
Community Members
School Librarians
District Administrators
Instructional Coaches
Support Staff
Volunteers
Student Assistants
School Library Advisory Committee
Setting Up an Advisory Committee
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 3: Communication
Vehicles of Communication
Face to Face
E-Mails
School Library Webpage
Video
Social Media
Online Tools
The Future
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 4: Curriculum and Instruction
Standards
Curriculum Development
Assessment
Standardized Tests
Collaborative Teaching
Getting Started with Collaboration
Sustaining Collaboration
Documenting Collaboration
Beyond the Core Content
Related Arts
Special Education
English Language Learner (ELL)
Instruction Organization
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 5: Programming
Curricular Connections
Community Connections
Public Library
Promoting Reading
Reader Advisory
Promotional Activities
Reading Aloud
Celebrations
Policies
Young Author's Celebrations
Student Choice State Book Award Programs
Extracurricular Clubs
Book Clubs
Student Assistant Club
Morning Announcements
Enrichments and Special Programs
Author Visits
After-School Programs
Makerspaces
Gaming
Coding
Work Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 6: Technology
Technology in Elementary Schools
Libraries Leading with Technology
Automation Systems
Databases
Collaborative Tools
Best Websites/Best Apps
1:1 Environments
Social Networks
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Technology Policies and Procedures
Filters
Copyright/Creative Commons
Work Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 7: Library Administration
Policies and Procedures
School Library Policies
School Library Procedures
Student Procedures
Staff Procedures/Processes
Library Staff Procedures/Processes
School Librarian Procedures/Processes
Facilities
Use
Layout
Design/Decorations/Displays
Schedules
Calendar Options
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 8: Program Assessment and Personnel Evaluation
Evaluating the School Library Program
Collecting Data
Surveys
Anecdotal Conversations
Statistics
Rationale for Data Collection
Sharing the Results
Long-Term Planning
Instruction
Collections
Technology
Personnel Evaluation
School Librarian
Library Assistants/Clerks
Volunteers
Student Workers
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 9: Budget
Library Funding in the 21st Century
Budgeting in the 21st Century
Budget Resources
Budget Justification
More Money
Grants
Book Fairs
PTA/PTOs
Consortium Purchases
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 10: Collections
Access to Information
Traditional Collection
Selection Procedures/Policies
Ordering and Processing
Library Organization
Dewey versus Other Methods
Digital Curation
Databases/Online Resources
eBooks
Print versus Digital in Elementary Schools
Beyond the Books
Professional Collections
Other Collections
Leveled Library Resources
Textbooks
Equipment and/or Technology
Weeding
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Children's Literature and Technology
Works Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 11: Advocacy, Public Relations, and Marketing
Defining Advocacy, Public Relations, and Marketing
Advocates
Building Advocates
Promotion
Designing Promotions
Marketing Plan
Legislation-ESSA
Resources
Work Cited
Further Reading
CHAPTER 12: Leadership
School Librarian
Professional Organizations
Professional Development
Personal Learning Networks (PLN)
Writing and Presenting
Building/District Leadership
Professional Development
Committees
Works Cited
Further Reading
Appendix-Vendors
Index