Table of Contents
Foreword to Principals ix
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
Introduction 1
1 Librarian as Teacher 3
AASL Standards for the 21st-century Learner 4
Literacies 6
Information Literacy 6
Media Literacy 6
Digital Literacy 7
Visual Literacy 8
Inquiry 9
Questions 9
Inquiry-Based Learning 9
Reading Comprehension 11
Reading Comprehension Strategies 12
Assessment 14
Formative Assessment 14
Summative Assessment 15
Research Findings on the Impact of the Librarian as Teacher 16
In Summary; Librarian as Teacher 17
Additional Readings 18
References 19
2 Librarian as Instructional Partner 21
Content Curriculum Standards 22
Knowledge of Curriculum Standards 22
Connection to Curriculum Standards 24
Collaboration 26
Collaboration Defined 26
Required Elements for Successful Collaboration 27
Levels of Collaboration 28
Models of Collaborative Co-Teaching 29
Research Findings on the Impact of the Librarian as Instructional Partner 31
In Summary: Librarian as Instructional Partner 32
Additional Readings 32
References 34
3 Librarian as Information Specialist 37
Working with Students 38
Databases 38
Searching on the Web 41
Evaluation of Information 42
Pathfinders and Digital Curations 43
Intellectual Property 44
Presentation Tools 45
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Information Specialist for Teachers 47
Information Specialist for Administrators 48
Research Findings on the Impact of the Librarian as Information Specialist 49
In Summary: Librarian as Information Specialist 50
Additional Readings 50
References 51
4 Librarian as Instructional Leader 53
Connection to School Mission and Strategic Plan 54
Principal's Advisory Council 55
Curriculum Development 56
Reading Promoter 56
Literacy Team 57
Technology Integration 57
Professional Development Provider 58
Model for Professional Growth 59
Beyond School Walls to Community 59
Research Findings on the Impact of the Librarian as Instructional Leader 60
In Summary: Librarian as Instructional Leader 61
Additional Readings 62
References 63
5 Librarian as Program Administrator 65
Collection to Support Curriculum and Instruction 66
Intellectual Freedom 67
Access 67
Staffing 68
Library Environment 69
Attention to Data 70
Evidence-Based Practice 71
Strategic Plan 71
Research Findings on the Impact of the Librarian as Program Administrator 72
In Summary: Librarian as Program Administrator 73
Additional Readings 73
References 75
6 Challenges and Benefits 77
Challenges 77
Previous Perceptions 77
Librarians of the 20th Century 78
Budget and Staffing 79
Filters and Access 82
Benefits 84
Performance-Based Evaluation 84
Professional Learning Community 85
Maximized Student Learning 85
In Summary: Challenges and Benefits 85
Additional Readings 86
References 86
7 Final Thoughts: You Have the Power! 89
And If You Have the Opportunity to Hire? 90
References 95
Appendix A List of State Virtual Libraries 97
Appendix B Sample Job Description, Title: School Librarian 101
Appendix C The Principal's Taxonomy of the Library Media Program 107
Index 109
About the Author 111
