Where Do I Start: A School Library Handbook

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

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If you're new to running a library or looking for a refresher, this book can serve as your first reference source for school library operation, providing overview information on a wealth of topics, lists of resources for more in-depth information, and coverage of current topics such as Web 2.0, fundraising, digital booktalks, and cybersafety. With the extreme budget cuts most school libraries are facing, professional development resources for library support staff that improve library management efficiency are in great demand. This popular handbook provides an overview of many topics related to school libraries, collecting a vast amount of information together in one volume with an extensive index and selected additional resources. Written in an accessible style, it provides a quick reference and overview information for the operation of school libraries that both experienced and new library staff will find useful. Designed to be read both cover-to-cover and utilized as a ready reference, the second edition of Where Do I Start: A School Library Handbook has updated subject material that includes coverage of Web 2.0 applications, library web pages, reading books to students, digital storytelling, future trends in library automation, and more.

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This is useful in any library media center where there is not a full-time librarian with years of experience, or for the college collection where future school librarians are being trained. * ARBA *

Author Bio

Susan Martimo served as manager of library services for the Santa Clara County Office of Education for 30 years, joining the California Department of Education in 2001. Martimo is currently retired.