Martin, A. M. (2012). Seven Steps to an Award-Winning School Library Program (2nd ed.). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited. ISBN: 978-1-59884-766-6
Publisher's 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.
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.
Highlights
Highlights
- Provides a framework in which the reader uses the national library program standards to meet local user needs
- Serves as an excellent resource for library management and administrative courses
- Presents a living model that helps readers understand the ways the national guidelines and principles for exemplary library programs need to be incorporated
- Identifies essential actions which will produce librarians who are active leaders
