School Library Spaces

Just the Basics

Patricia A. Messner, Brenda S. Copeland, Patricia A. Messner, Brenda S. Copeland

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Year: 2011
• eBook ISBN: 9781598848069
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Languages & Linguistics
• Subtopic: Library & Information Science
• Index: Languages & Linguistics

This easy-to-use guide will be invaluable to school librarians and district library professionals in training library aides and paraprofessionals to help set up and run a school library. In this era of school libraries being set up and operated by paraprofessionals, volunteers, and other individuals with limited or no professional library training, this book provides invaluable information and guidance. School Library Spaces: Just the Basics answers all of the "where do I begin?" questions in clear and simple language, covering library setup fundamentals such as organizing the space, placement and labeling, and the use of different types of shelving. Numerous diagrams, check lists, and resource lists that are invaluable for the novice professional are provided, as are management recommendations for those training and helping aides.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Contents
• Series Foreword
• Introduction
• 1 Shelving and Book Arrangement
• 2 Story Corner
• 3 Circulation Desk
• 4 Periodicals
• 5 Decorations, Signage, and Storage
• 6 Bulletin Boards
• 7 Furnishings
• Resources
• Index