The School Library Media Manager

by Blanche Woolls

All of the chapters in this popular school library management textbook have been revised and updated. Written in an accessible, conversational style, it is ideal for student use. Traditional management topics are integrated within chapters that provide a complete overview of the profession and all aspects of school library management. Each chapter has student exercises to pique discussion and critical thought, and the tone of the book is that of an instructor discussing what a school library should look like, with an emphasis on the role of the school librarian as educator. The author addresses the development of the school library media center through the changes in K-12 education over time and explores the way such changes affected school libraries. Attention is given to the leadership responsibility to be an advocate at local, state and national levels. The new National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification for school librarians is discussed as are budget, facilities, cataloging, copyright, selection of materials, staff evaluation and all the other basic managerial functions. The book is current with discussions of the AASL national guidelines and standards, the USA Patriot Act, and the effect of Internet filtering on school libraries.

Genres: Nonfiction, School, Management, Textbooks

352 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 1994

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good book for a new librarian, especially if you have an outdated library that you have to do a re-haul on. Some places that needed more clarification were the parts about the floor plan. It didn't give enough details for an assignment I had where I had to create a floor plan of my own. Overall I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs. :)

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

What I read so far is good. I should read more, but going back to the book after taking my library media centers class the content just started to seem repetitive.

[Anna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just okay. I plan on selling this book on Amazon as soon as my school library media center course is finished.