Enhancing Teaching and Learning: A Leadership Guide for School Librarians
by Jean Donham
American Library Association, 2013
eISBN: 978-1-55570-893-1 | Paper: 978-1-55570-887-0
Library of Congress Classification Z675.S3D65 2013
Dewey Decimal Classification 027.80973
eISBN: 978-1-55570-893-1 | Paper: 978-1-55570-887-0
Library of Congress Classification Z675.S3D65 2013
Dewey Decimal Classification 027.80973
TOC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I. The Context
1. Students
Conditions of American Youth
Students’ Need for Access
The iGen
Media Influence
Motivation for Learning
Leadership Strategies
References
Constructivism
Disciplinary National Curriculum Standards
MTSS
The School Librarian’s Expertise
Leadership Strategies
Scenarios for Discussion
References
Standards for School Administrators
Principal as Leader and Manager
Librarian Characteristics Sought by Principals
Evidence-Based Decision-Making
Impact of the Principal on the School Library Program
Leadership Strategies
Scenarios for Discussion
References
Funding
Personnel
Curriculum
Technology
Board-Approved Policies
Leadership Strategies
Scenarios for Discussion
References
The Value of Community Involvement
Family Involvement
Public Library Connections
Outreach to the Community
Volunteers from the Community
Leadership Strategies
References
Part II. The School Library Program
The School Librarian as Collaborator
Collaboration with Specialists
Formal and Informal Collaboration
Benefits of Collaboration
Leadership Strategies
Scenarios for Discussion
References
7. Access for Learning and Teaching
Student Access
Circulation Policies
Scheduling for Instruction
Leadership Strategies
References
Purchased Resources
Selection of Subscribed Resources
Assessing the Collection
Collection Maintenance
Equipment
Leadership Strategies
References
9. Literacy
The Purposes of Reading
The Library Program and Reading Instruction
Reading in the Library Curriculum
Nurturing Readers
Conclusion
Scenarios for Discussion
References
The Library Website: Content
The Library Website: Design
Social Media
Integrating the Virtual and Physical Libraries
Evaluating the Virtual Library
Leadership Strategies
References
Technology Planning
The School Librarian’s Roles in Technology Leadership
Leadership Strategies
References
Inquiry
Inquiry Process Models
Deep Learning
Presenting Results
Dispositions for Inquiry
Using Information Technology as a Tool for Inquiry
Authenticity in Inquiry
Inquiry and College Readiness
Media Literacy
Conclusion
Scenarios for Discussion
References
Assessment Defined
Formative and Summative Assessment
Self-Assessment
Assessment Tools
Conclusion
Scenarios for Discussion
References
Continuous Improvement
Leadership Strategies
References
Attributes of Leaders
Influence, or “Leading from the Middle”
Strategic Leadership
Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Leadership Responsibilities
Leadership Strategies
Scenarios for Discussion
References
About the Authors
Index
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