Essential Documents for School Libraries

(, 2nd edition)

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This techno-savvy, print-ready, book and CD contains essential documents for school libraries at the preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school levels, including the latest Web 2.0 tools and technology resources.
Many school librarians face similar inquiries, such as students confused about writing citations, teachers seeking a quick way to plan a research unit, parents seeking advice on getting their child to read, or a volunteer needing instruction on shelving books. All are valid and urgent questions requiring immediate responses. In today's digital world, answering these questions is both easier and more complicated. While the plethora of online applications allows easier sharing of documents, the latest technologies have also raised new issues and added new complications.

The second edition of Essential Documents for School Libraries provides practical written and online solutions to common challenges in school libraries. Integrating traditional and electronic means of communication, this book provides invaluable sample documents backed up by a carefully reasoned approach and practical guidelines for the strategic management of any school library. These essential documents not only improve your ability to work with teachers and students, but also help you use your library to build a positive school culture.

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Recommended for newbies to the profession and others who want to learn more about ways to integrate tradition and electronic guidelines for successful student learning. * Teacher Librarian *
In this updated edition, the author has taken a collection of documents from the original volume (2005) to meet current library needs. . . . An invaluable resource. * School Library Journal *

Author Bio

Colleen MacDonell, BA, MA, and MLIS, is library coordinator of three libraries at a prekindergarten to grade 12 school.