Core Values in School Librarianship
Responding with Commitment and Courage
Published on 11. May 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-4408-7815-2 (ISBN)
Description
This title offers pre-service, newly practicing, and seasoned school librarians opportunities for reflection as well as inspiring strategies for enacting four core values of the profession.
The school library profession has been in "crisis" for more than a decade. Educational decision-makers have not been made aware of or sold on the core values of school librarianship and its value to students, classroom teachers, administrators, and the entire school community. Budgetary priorities often do not include school librarians, resulting in a lack of funding and the elimination of many positions, which can cause many school librarians to feel vulnerable and afraid. Guideposts are needed to offer today's school librarians a chance to connect or reconnect with their passion for literacy, learning, and serving that led them to the profession.
Core Values in School Librarianship: Responding with Commitment and Courage provides preservice, newly practicing, and seasoned school librarians with opportunities for thoughtful reflection alongside inspiring strategies for gathering courage and enacting four core values of the profession. It is an important and visionary book that all school librarians should read as they develop in their role as leaders in their schools.
The school library profession has been in "crisis" for more than a decade. Educational decision-makers have not been made aware of or sold on the core values of school librarianship and its value to students, classroom teachers, administrators, and the entire school community. Budgetary priorities often do not include school librarians, resulting in a lack of funding and the elimination of many positions, which can cause many school librarians to feel vulnerable and afraid. Guideposts are needed to offer today's school librarians a chance to connect or reconnect with their passion for literacy, learning, and serving that led them to the profession.
Core Values in School Librarianship: Responding with Commitment and Courage provides preservice, newly practicing, and seasoned school librarians with opportunities for thoughtful reflection alongside inspiring strategies for gathering courage and enacting four core values of the profession. It is an important and visionary book that all school librarians should read as they develop in their role as leaders in their schools.
Reviews / Votes
This title is likely most useful to preservice and early career librarians first establishing their goals and priorities; however, it could also be a valuable resource for more veteran librarians reconnecting with their dedication to the field. * School Library Journal * Because of their candid explanations, readers of the book can think through similar situations in their own school libraries and consider how they would handle them.... Recommended. * School Library Connection *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
313 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-7815-2 (9781440878152)
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Person
Judi Moreillon, PhD, is a literacies and libraries consultant. She has taught preservice school librarians since 1995. Her research and publications focus on school librarian leadership and classroom teacher-school librarian instructional partnerships.
Content
Acknowledgments
Introduction: A Passion for School Librarianship
All school librarians need a firm foundation to provide strength and direction during these rapidly changing and challenging times.ix
Judi Moreillon
PART I: CORE VALUES IN SCHOOL LIBRARIANSHIP
Chapter 1 Equity
Equitable access is a matter of social justice.3
Erika Long and Suzanne Sherman
Chapter 2 Diversity
Diversity in resources and programming is not optional.19
Julie Stivers, Stephanie Powell, and Nancy Jo Lambert
Chapter 3 Inclusion
Inclusion means welcoming and affirming the voices of all library stakeholders in a way that shares power.37
Meg Boisseau Allison and Peter Patrick Langella
Chapter 4 Intellectual Freedom
Intellectual freedom, including access and choices, privacy and confidentiality, is the right of all library stakeholders.55
Suzanne Sannwald and Dan McDowell
PART II: COURAGE: CORE VALUES IN ACTION
Chapter 5 Relationships
Relationships are the taproot of a strong school community.75
Jennifer Sturge with Stacy Allen and Sandy Walker
Chapter 6 Principal-School Librarian Partnerships
Principals are our most important allies.91
Kelly Gustafson and M. E. Shenefiel
Chapter 7 Leadership
Leadership requires confidence and vulnerability.107
Pam Harland and Anita Cellucci
Chapter 8 Advocacy
Advocacy involves effective communication and building partnerships.123
Kristin Fraga Sierra and TuesD Chambers
PART III: A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE OF LEARNING
Chapter 9 Collaboration
Collaboration is THE key to co-creating a values-centered culture of deeper learning.141
Judi Moreillon
Glossary
Notes: Spotlight Quotes
About the Contributors
Index
Introduction: A Passion for School Librarianship
All school librarians need a firm foundation to provide strength and direction during these rapidly changing and challenging times.ix
Judi Moreillon
PART I: CORE VALUES IN SCHOOL LIBRARIANSHIP
Chapter 1 Equity
Equitable access is a matter of social justice.3
Erika Long and Suzanne Sherman
Chapter 2 Diversity
Diversity in resources and programming is not optional.19
Julie Stivers, Stephanie Powell, and Nancy Jo Lambert
Chapter 3 Inclusion
Inclusion means welcoming and affirming the voices of all library stakeholders in a way that shares power.37
Meg Boisseau Allison and Peter Patrick Langella
Chapter 4 Intellectual Freedom
Intellectual freedom, including access and choices, privacy and confidentiality, is the right of all library stakeholders.55
Suzanne Sannwald and Dan McDowell
PART II: COURAGE: CORE VALUES IN ACTION
Chapter 5 Relationships
Relationships are the taproot of a strong school community.75
Jennifer Sturge with Stacy Allen and Sandy Walker
Chapter 6 Principal-School Librarian Partnerships
Principals are our most important allies.91
Kelly Gustafson and M. E. Shenefiel
Chapter 7 Leadership
Leadership requires confidence and vulnerability.107
Pam Harland and Anita Cellucci
Chapter 8 Advocacy
Advocacy involves effective communication and building partnerships.123
Kristin Fraga Sierra and TuesD Chambers
PART III: A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE OF LEARNING
Chapter 9 Collaboration
Collaboration is THE key to co-creating a values-centered culture of deeper learning.141
Judi Moreillon
Glossary
Notes: Spotlight Quotes
About the Contributors
Index