Running a School Library Media Center: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians

by Barbara L. Stein, Risa W. Brown

Finally -- a completely new edition of the classic handbook and text for school librarians! Running a School Library Media Center has been expaded and updated to include each and every aspect of school library media operations. Here you will learn how to forge better relationships with teachers, students, and administrators. You will understand how to manage better through appropriate policy-setting, procedure development, budgeting, public relations, and staff training. Cataloging, collection development, furniture selection, space planning, circulation, and more are discussed in detail. Checklists, sample forms, and templates are included to make every task and procedure simpler. Among the special sections are directories of book, periodical, and nonprint vendors; learning skills inventories; important professional statements; and a listing of key listervs and electronic resources. This major work -- a goldmine of practical information -- is a must have for all school libraries.

179 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1992

Reviews

[Jill · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't find it too helpful - the content just wasn't quite what I'd hoped for. Good chapter on grants & budgets though that could be helpful for beginner librarians (like me!). Needed more pictures and graphics for my taste!

[Michele · Rating 2 out of 5]

For someone who is new to the school library this has some helpful information. I was hoping for a bit more, for lack of a better word, substance.