Tapping into the Skills of 21st-Century School Librarians: A Concise Handbook for Administrators

by Audrey P. Church

Overview

Strong school librarians positively impact student learning, and principal support is key. This concise handbook provides an overview of the roles of the 21st-century school librarian—teacher, instructional partner, information specialist, instructional leader, and program administrator. A valuable and informative resource, it gives principals the information they need to know in order to utilize the library program and librarian to the fullest potential to contribute to the instructional program of the school.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475818918
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	12/28/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr. Audrey P. Church is a professor of school librarianship at Longwood University in Farmville, VA. A past president of the Virginia Educational Media Association and the Virginia Educational Research Association, she is currently president-elect of the American Association of School Librarians.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Librarian as Teacher
Chapter 2: Librarian as Instructional Partner
Chapter 3: Librarian as Information Specialist
Chapter 4: Librarian as Instructional Leader
Chapter 5: Librarian as Program Administrator
Chapter 6: Challenges and Benefits
Chapter 7: Final Thoughts: You have the power!
Appendix A: List of State Virtual Libraries
Appendix B: Sample Job Description, Title: School Librarian, AASL
Appendix C: Principal’s Taxonomy of Library Media Programs, David V. Loertscher
Index
About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Chapters are broken into realistic and helpful areas; the Research Findings section is a great resource; and the one-sentence summaries with the Additional Readings section are brief but so informative.

Martha J. Eagle

The book outlines in a format that is clear and concise the key roles of the librarian, making it easier for an administrator to clearly identify what should/could be occurring in that role and assess whether those elements are in place in an effective manner. At the same time, the book give examples and resources for administrators who are seeking to expand or augment the current role of their school librarian.

Scott “Shep” Critzer

This book will be useful in facilitating conversations about how school librarians can be instrumental in transforming teaching and learning in schools today. I would use this book to inspire rich conversations with principals and school librarians about their important and evolving roles and how it can change the traditional landscape of school libraries.

Beth Niedermeyer

Teachers, administrators, and other staff can use this book and apply it to practice because of the many suggestions and examples of strategies mentioned throughout.

Carrie Mouser Gravely

The book outlines in a format that is clear and concise the key roles of the librarian, making it easier for an administrator to clearly identify what should/could be occurring in that role and assess whether those elements are in place in an effective manner. At the same time, the book give examples and resources for administrators who are seeking to expand or augment the current role of their school librarian.

Scott “Shep” Critzer

The book outlines in a format that is clear and concise the key roles of the librarian, making it easier for an administrator to clearly identify what should/could be occurring in that role and assess whether those elements are in place in an effective manner. At the same time, the book give examples and resources for administrators who are seeking to expand or augment the current role of their school librarian.

Scott 'Shep' Critzer