Seven Steps to an Award-Winning School Library Program
2nd Edition
Published on 5. January 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-59884-766-6 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive book takes the reader through the necessary steps to develop user buy-in and assistance in creating a learner-driven library program. The result? A unique, exemplary school library program that is eligible for national awards.
Creating an award-winning school library program involves more than simply following the guidelines and standards available that describe what an exemplary program should accomplish. Effecting the changes necessary is often a process that presents multiple challenges along the way-especially when there is insufficient buy-in to the changes.
This updated second edition of Seven Steps to An Award Winning School Library Program begins with a description of an existing model school library program and then describes steps that emphasize how to develop user buy-in and assistance in achieving the results of a learner-driven library program. In addition to providing descriptions of detailed actions to perform, advice on working with staff, and background information on change theory, this book also includes practical documents, diagrams, processes, workshop ideas, lesson plans, and tips when filling out applications for awards.
Creating an award-winning school library program involves more than simply following the guidelines and standards available that describe what an exemplary program should accomplish. Effecting the changes necessary is often a process that presents multiple challenges along the way-especially when there is insufficient buy-in to the changes.
This updated second edition of Seven Steps to An Award Winning School Library Program begins with a description of an existing model school library program and then describes steps that emphasize how to develop user buy-in and assistance in achieving the results of a learner-driven library program. In addition to providing descriptions of detailed actions to perform, advice on working with staff, and background information on change theory, this book also includes practical documents, diagrams, processes, workshop ideas, lesson plans, and tips when filling out applications for awards.
Reviews / Votes
Authored by an educational specialist for the Library Services Department for Henrico County Public Schools (Virginia) and past president of AASL, this revised edition provides an easy-to-read and easy-to-follow guide to creating and revising a school library center that will be of award-winning quality. . . . Tips included in this book can also help those in public and academic libraries, although the true focus is on school libraries. This book belongs in any school media center, or on the reading list for future school librarians. * ARBA * If you are looking to improve your ways and have more impact, this is worth reading. Recommended. * Teacher Librarian *More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
8 bw illus
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
305 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59884-766-6 (9781598847666)
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Seven Steps to an Award-Winning School Library Program
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Ann M. Martin
Seven Steps to an Award-Winning School Library Program
E-Book
01/2012
2nd Edition
Libraries Unlimited Inc
€38.49
Available for download
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Ann M. Martin is educational specialist for the Library Services Department for Henrico County Public Schools, Henrico, VA.
Content
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
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