Core Values in School Librarianship

Responding with Commitment and Courage

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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Beskrivning

This title offers pre-service, newly practicing, and seasoned school librarians opportunities for reflection as well as inspiring strategies for enacting four core values of the profession.The school library profession has been in "crisis" for more than a decade. Educational decision-makers have not been made aware of or sold on the core values of school librarianship and its value to students, classroom teachers, administrators, and the entire school community. Budgetary priorities often do not include school librarians, resulting in a lack of funding and the elimination of many positions, which can cause many school librarians to feel vulnerable and afraid. Guideposts are needed to offer today's school librarians a chance to connect or reconnect with their passion for literacy, learning, and serving that led them to the profession.Core Values in School Librarianship: Responding with Commitment and Courage provides preservice, newly practicing, and seasoned school librarians with opportunities for thoughtful reflection alongside inspiring strategies for gathering courage and enacting four core values of the profession. It is an important and visionary book that all school librarians should read as they develop in their role as leaders in their schools.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-05-11
Mått:156 x 235 x 11 mm
Vikt:227 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:200
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781440878152

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Judi Moreillon, PhD, is a literacies and libraries consultant. She has taught preservice school librarians since 1995. Her research and publications focus on school librarian leadership and classroom teacher–school librarian instructional partnerships.

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This title is likely most useful to preservice and early career librarians first establishing their goals and priorities; however, it could also be a valuable resource for more veteran librarians reconnecting with their dedication to the field.

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AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: A Passion for School LibrarianshipAll school librarians need a firm foundation to provide strength and direction during these rapidly changing and challenging times.ixJudi MoreillonPART I: CORE VALUES IN SCHOOL LIBRARIANSHIPChapter 1 EquityEquitable access is a matter of social justice.3Erika Long and Suzanne ShermanChapter 2 DiversityDiversity in resources and programming is not optional.19Julie Stivers, Stephanie Powell, and Nancy Jo LambertChapter 3 InclusionInclusion means welcoming and affirming the voices of all library stakeholders in a way that shares power.37Meg Boisseau Allison and Peter Patrick LangellaChapter 4 Intellectual FreedomIntellectual freedom, including access and choices, privacy and confidentiality, is the right of all library stakeholders.55Suzanne Sannwald and Dan McDowellPART II: COURAGE: CORE VALUES IN ACTIONChapter 5 RelationshipsRelationships are the taproot of a strong school community.75Jennifer Sturge with Stacy Allen and Sandy WalkerChapter 6 Principal–School Librarian PartnershipsPrincipals are our most important allies.91Kelly Gustafson and M. E. ShenefielChapter 7 LeadershipLeadership requires confidence and vulnerability.107Pam Harland and Anita CellucciChapter 8 AdvocacyAdvocacy involves effective communication and building partnerships.123Kristin Fraga Sierra and TuesD ChambersPART III: A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE OF LEARNINGChapter 9 CollaborationCollaboration is THE key to co-creating a values-centered culture of deeper learning.141Judi MoreillonGlossaryNotes: Spotlight QuotesAbout the ContributorsIndex