448 pages
6" x 9"
Softcover
ISBN-13: 978-0-8389-0883-9
Year Published: 2004
Modeled on the best-selling format of ALA’s bestselling The Whole Library Handbook (ALA Editions, 1998), this book is the one-stop resource for everything related to the school library media center. Inside this handy reference, readers will find essential facts, thought-provoking articles, checklists, organization contact information, trivia, advice from the field’s experts—everything the school librarian wants and needs to know to run a successful school library program.
With expert advice dealing with the unique environment of the school library, this book features a listing of the top leaders in the school library profession, ways to get the attention of power brokers and decision makers, as well as resources and strategies to facilitate collaboration with teachers.Woolls and Loertscher have hand-picked selections from school library literature that provide
- Information on selecting resources including books, relevant periodicals, e-mail discussion groups, databases, and more.
- Tips on building reading and information literacy programs that work.
- Checklists throughout the book emphasizing key information.
- Credential requirements for each state, as well as information about the new national board certification process
School librarians will use this book again and again for information tailored specifically to their unique needs. LIS students will also benefit from this comprehensive resource that acts as the perfect introduction to the world of the school library. Featuring information on fundraising, grant writing, flexible scheduling, promoting the school library, and advocating its value in the school community, The Whole School Library Handbook is the must-have guide for your school library media center.
Table of Contents
I. History and Basic Figures
A. A New Vision, David V. Loertscher
B. History of School Libraries and Library Media Centers, Blanche Woolls
C. Pioneers and Leaders in Library Service to Young People, Marilyn L. Miller
D. 100 Outstanding School Librarians
E. National School Library Media Program of the Year Winners
F. SLJ Spending Survey, Marilyn L. Miller and Marilyn L. Shontz
II. Professionalism
A. Information Power: What Media Specialists Do
B. Is the Library Profession Over-Organized?, George S. Bobinski
C. National, State, Local School Library Organizations
2 Preplanning for a Library Conference, Blanche Woolls
D. ALA Youth Divisions AASL/ALSC/YALSA, Staff and Contact Information; Division presidents
E. NCATE – ALA Schools
F. Departments of Education in the United States
G. IASL and IFLA Contact Information
H. International School Library Organizations
I. Principles of Success: Getting the Boss’s Attention, Gary Hartzell
J. Evolution of Education for School Librarians, Anne Riedling
K. Stop the Whining, Anne C. Weeks
L. Stepping Outside!, Paul Rux
M. How to Be an International School Librarian, Sarah Prescott
III. Materials
A. Goals for the School Library Media Specialist
B. Collection Development: Our Assignment Through History, Blanche Woolls
C. Evaluating Your Library Media Center Collection, Arlene Kachka
D. Children’s Freedom to Read, Phyllis J. Van Orden and Kay Bishop
E. School Library Resources: Jobbers
F. Developing Electronic Library Collections, Diane Kovacs
G. The Search is On, Dawn Dobie, Marilyn Fowler, Kevin Coots, Adele Bildersee
H. Online Selection Tools, Beth Wrenn-Estes
I. Race Matters: A Librarian Looks at Books about Racial Identity and Relationships, Ed Sullivan
J. Books Behind Bars, Melissa Madenski
K. Ability, Disability, and Picture Books, L.L. Walling
L. Serving Special Needs Students: Criteria for Material Selection, Caren L. Wesson and Margaret J. Keefe
M. E-Books: Flash in the Pan or Wave of the Future?, Shelley J. Civkin
N. Comic Books and Graphic Novels in the Library, Gail deVos
O. Sex Information, W. Bernard Lukenbill
P. How Does Your Garden Grow: Pruning vs. Weeding, Hilda K. Weisburg and Ruth Toor
Q. The Pros and Cons of Squelching Library Theft, Paul Wartenberg
R. A Door Half Open: Young People’s Access to Fiction Related to Homosexuality, L.A. Clyde and Marjorie Lobban
IV. Guidelines
Introduction, Tove Pemmer Saetre
A. Chapter 1. Mission and Policy
B. Chapter 2. Resources
C. Chapter 3. Staffing
D. Chapter 4. Programmes and Activities
E. Chapter 5. Promotion of the Library and Learning
V. Evaluation
A. Information Power
B. What the Research Says: The Connection Between School Library Media Centers (LMC) and Academic Achievement, David V. Loertscher and Connie Champlin
C. Accountability and the School Teacher Librarian, David V. Loertscher and Blanche Woolls
D. Block Scheduling: A Survivor’s Guide, Blanche Woolls and David V. Loertscher
E. Internet Skills Rubrics for Teachers, Doug Johnson
F. Signs of Danger to Reading When Not Supported Well by the Library Media Center Program, David V. Loertscher
G. Student Assessment: A Critical Function of the School Library Media Specialist, Marilyn Miller
H. How Administrators Can Evaluate School Libraries, David V. Loertscher
I. Irrefutable Evidence, Ross J. Todd
VI. Credentials
A. AASL/NCATE Guidelines
B. National Board Standards for Library Media Specialist, Sharon Coatney
C. National Board Effects on Library Education, Gail Dickinson
VII. Technology
A. Information Power
B. Who Should Be Running You District’s Technology Department?, Doug Johnson
C. Imitation on the Web: Flattery, Fair Use, or Felony?, Debra Kay Logan
D. Evaluating Information on the Internet, Merian Ware
E. Students Rights and the Freedom to Read, Terry E. Young
F. 10 Reasons Why the Internet Is No Substitute for a Library, Mark Y. Herring
G. Networks for School Librarians: IASL-LINK and LM-NET
H. Remaking Your Web Site in Seven Easy Steps, Walter Minkle
VIII. Operations
A. Information Power
B. School Libraries: Inviting Spaces for Learning, Dianne Oberg
C. Breaking Out of the Box: Reinventing A Juvenile-Center Library, Veronica Davis
D. Designing a School Library, Lillian Carefoot
E. Building Digital Libraries for Analog People, Ten Common Design Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them, Doug Johnson
F. Making the Library Accessible: An Inclusive Approach, Rolf Erickson and Carolyn Markuson
G. Remodeling the Media Center, Steven M. Baule
b. Developing Bid Specifications for Facilities Projects, Steven M. Baule
H. Give Yourself a Behavior Management Make-Over, Gerard Dubber
I. Good Behavior: How School Librarians Can Reap If they Sow, Sian Spink
J. School Shooter: A Threat Assessment, Mary Ellen O’Toole also has State School Safety Centers
IX. Building Program
Has beginning quote from Frances Henne
A. Information Power
B. Biggest Challenges for 2002, Kathy Ishizuka et al.
C. Taking the Lead in Developing Learning Communities, Violet H. Harada
D. Implementing Change: What School Library Media Specialists Should Know, Sandra Hughes-Hansel
E. Making Flexible Access and Flexible Scheduling Work Today, Karen Brown-Ohlrich
F. The Marriage of Literacy and Libraries through Collaboration, Jody K. Howard and Linda Fiorella
G. Teaching Information Skills to Students with Disabilities: What Works, Janet Murray
H. Indirect Advocacy, Gary Hartzell
I. Articulation from School to Society, Debbie Abilock
J. Book Club on a Budget, Linda Jaeger and Shelia N. Demetriadis
K. A Visit to a University Library, Margaret Tabor
L. Methods of Teaching Information Literacy, David V. Loertscher
M. How Would I Recognize Information Literacy If I Saw It in Action?, David V. Loertscher
N. Rx for Cut and Clip, David V. Loertscher and Douglas Achterman
O. Tools for Learning, David V. Loertscher and Douglas Achterman and Book Bags and Curiousity Kits: An Idea for the Early Grades
P. Critical Thinking 101, The Basics of Evaluating Information, Mary A. Fitzgerald
Q. Tell Me a Story, Connie Rockman
X. Promotion
A. Information Power: Advocacy
B. It’s Time to Dispel Some Myths, Marilyn Miller
C. Celebrate @ Your Library
D. Marketing the Changing Role of the SLMS, Judith Freels, Claire Kruse, and David Richards
E. The Whole Truth: Librarians Need to Emphasize What They Have to Offer, Gary Hartzell
F. Promoting Library Advocacy and Information Literacy from an “Invisible” Library, Kathy Lehman
G. At Least 100 Ways to Put the ACTIVE in Proactive!, Debra Kay Logan
H. Priming the Pump, Alice H. Yucht
I. How to Gain Support from You Board and Administration, Steve M. Baule and Laura Blair Bertani
J. Advocacy in Less Than Five Pages
K. AASL Advocacy Toolkit
XI. Funding
A. Information Power
B. Managing the Budget, Blanche Woolls
C. How School Libraries are Funded, Betty J. Turlock and Andrea Pedolsky
D. The Budget, David V. Loertscher
E. Understanding the Budgeting Procedures, Ruth Bell
F. Sample Budget Process, Ann M. Wasman
G. Proposal Writing, Blanche Woolls
H. Creating a Working Campaign to Secure Funding, Pattie Allen
I. Think Money in the Bank for Your School, Mary R. Hoffmann
J. Finding Funds to Go High Tech, Dennis LeLoup
K. Grant Writing Made Easy, Sheryl Abshire
L. A Wealth of Information on Foundations and the Grant Seeking Process, Janet Camarena
M. Preparing a Proposal Budget
XII. Staff Development
A. Training Needs of School Library Staff for Service Delivery to Students with Disabilities, Janet Murray
B. Professional Development for the Library Media Specialist, Susan Miller
C. The Value of Staff Development, Mary Alice Anderson
XIII. Issues
A. Information Power
B. Issues of Importance, W. Bernard Lukenbill
C. Library Bill of Rights
D. Intellectual Freedom Question and Answer Document
E. Stolen Words: Copyright in a Nutshell, Carrie Russell
F. Managing Copyright in Schools, Carol Simpson
G. Filtered or Unfiltered, Ann Curry and Ken Haycock
H. Web of Deceit, Walter Minkel
I. Knowledge Quest Author Guidelines
J. Article Author Guidelines
K. School Library Journal Guidelines
L. Obtaining Permission to Copy or Perform a Work, Rebecca P. Butler
M. Proof of the Power: Recent Research on the Impact of School Library Media Programs on the Academic Achievement of U.S. Public School Students, Keith Curry Lance
N. Does an Unsupervised Clerk in the LMC Make a Difference in Academic Achievement?, Keith Curry Lance
O. Relationship with Public Libraries, Blanche Woolls
XIV. Diversity
Improving Computer-Use Successes for Students with Diverse Backgrounds, Lori S. Mestre
XV. Librariana
What Practicing School Library Media Specialist Say about Collection Development, Ramona Kerby
XVI. Glossary
About the Author
Blanche Woolls is the director of the School of Library and InformationScience at San Jose State University. She has been an elementary school librarian and a district level coordinator of school libraries before managing the school library credential program at the University of Pittsburgh. Woolls is the author of several books as well as articles in publications such as School Library Journal and Knowledge Quest.
David V. Loertscher is a professor at San Jose State University’s School of Library and Information Science where he manages the school library media teacher credential program. He has taught at Purdue University, Oklahoma University, and the University of Arkansas where he was the program director. Loertscher has spoken at library and education conferences around the world including the International Association of School Librarianship, IFLA, and ALISE.
Both authors are past-presidents of AASL and both have been honored with its Distinguished Service Award.
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