The Quick-Start Library Guide
eBook - ePub

The Quick-Start Library Guide

A Handbook for Paraprofessionals and New School Librarians

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Quick-Start Library Guide

A Handbook for Paraprofessionals and New School Librarians

About this book

Helps paraprofessionals and new school librarians begin their first school year with confidence.

New librarians and paraprofessionals often come to school library positions with little or no experience in library work, and there's a gap in instructional information available for those who want to quickly increase their skill level. This book helps professionals and paraprofessionals learn what they need to know to get started, as well as pointing them to additional resources in areas where they might want more advanced information.

This practical guide teaches librarians and paraprofessionals to develop systems and create plans for programs and partnerships with teachers and other professionals to set them up for success during their first year in the library. A timeline helps map out the rhythm of a school year. The Quick-Start Library Guide introduces paraprofessionals to library science topics such as cataloging, collection development, and weeding. It covers topics specific to the school library such as reading levels, book fairs, and author visits. Each section includes suggested resources for more in-depth learning. Librarians and paraprofessionals will be able to use this valuable, straightforward guide to hit the ground running in their new role.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. 1 Welcome to the School Library
  8. 2 Big Picture Planning
  9. 3 Building Relationships
  10. 4 Partnering with Teachers
  11. 5 Digital Duties
  12. 6 Balancing Books
  13. 7 (Re)organizing the Library
  14. 8 Planning Promotions
  15. 9 Book Fairs, Author Visits, and Makerspaces
  16. 10 Library Policies and Reports
  17. 11 Extra Duties as Assigned
  18. 12 Building Your Community
  19. Appendix: Book Awards
  20. Index
  21. About the Authors
  22. Copyright Page