Hilda K. Weisburg was a school librarian for over 30 years and is now an author, speaker, and adjunct instructor at William Paterson University (NJ). She coauthored 14 books for school librarians (with Ruth Toor), including Being Indispensable: A School Librarian's Guide to Becoming an Invaluable Leader, New on the Job: A School Library Media Specialist's Guide to Success, and School Librarian's Career Planner, which was her first work without Toor. For 35 years she cowrote and edited School Librarian's Workshop, a bimonthly newsletter for K-12 librarians. She has given presentations at ALA, AASL, and state library conferences and given staff development workshops in many locations. A past president of the New Jersey Association of School Librarians, she is a past chair of AASL Advocacy, chairs The Ruth Toor Grant for Strong Public Libraries, and serves on the ALA Professional Ethics Committee. Her YA fantasy novel Woven through Time was a finalist in the International Book Award in the Fiction/ Fantasy category; she is currently working on the sequel.
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Item Number:
978-0-8389-1178-5
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136
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6"
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9"
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Softcover
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A, E, G
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- About the Author
In theory if not in practice, traditional school library career planning went something like this: get a degree, find a job, work towards tenure, then remain in the same district until retirement. If that was ever actually the case, it certainly isn't any longer. School librarians know that making smart choices and planning strategically are the best ways to create a career that is both within their control and professionally fulfilling. This practical, hands-on book covers the multifaceted aspects of how school librarians can successfully carve out a unique niche within the educational community, showing readers how to
- Present themselves to stakeholders, from the first interview through day-to-day job duties
- Learn the workings of the school and district while demonstrating expertise
- Develop the management skills needed to assume various leadership positions, both official and unofficial
- Stay current with developments in pedagogy and technology, and incorporate them into the fabric of the school
- Prepare for possible changes due to staff cuts or a personal decision
For both long-time school librarians, as well as those who have recently entered the profession with a background in education, Weisburg's guide will be an invaluable resource for navigating their career path.
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Your First Job in the Field
Chapter 2: Acing the Interview
Chapter 3 : Selecting the Right Job
Chapter 4 : Mastering the Learning Curve
Chapter 5 : Growing Your Career
Chapter 6 : Polishing Your Skills
Chapter 7 : Moving Outwards
Chapter 8 : Taking Charge
Chapter 9 : Moving On
Index
Also of Interest:
Being Indispensable: A School Librarian's Guide to Becoming an Invaluable Leader--print/e-book Bundle
School Librarian's Career Planner—print/e-book Bundle
New on the Job: A School Librarian's Guide to Success, Second Edition—print/e-book Bundle
Being Indispensable: A School Librarian's Guide to Becoming an Invaluable Leader--eEditions e-book
School Librarian's Career Planner—eEditions e-book
New on the Job: A School Librarian's Guide to Success, Second Edition—eEditions e-book
Being Indispensable: A School Librarian's Guide to Becoming an Invaluable Leader
Leading for School Librarians: There Is No Other Option