Independent School Libraries

Independent School Libraries
Author: Dorcas Hand
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2010-06-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 159158812X

The first book published about independent school libraries since 1985, this work offers both the independent school library community and the broader school library community a wealth of insights into excellence in library practice. Independent School Libraries: Perspectives on Excellence offers readers insights into best practices in library services for school communities, using examples drawn from independent schools of various sizes, descriptions, and locations across the United States. Two overview essays introduce a statistical analysis of independent schools. Each of the remaining essays provides perspective on a different aspect of library practice, including staffing, advocacy, assessment, technology, collaboration, programs beyond the curriculum, intellectual freedom and privacy, budgeting, accreditation, disaster planning, and more. Because independent school librarians work across divisions and without a mandate to adhere to state or national standards, they have the freedom to explore and refine best practice in a school library setting. Fortunately, the ideas and methods they have developed, many of which are on display here, can be applied in any school library.

Information Power

Information Power
Author: American Association of School Librarians
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1998-07
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780838934708

Since its publication in June 1998, Information Power has become the most talked about book in the school library world!

Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools

Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools
Author: Faye Ong
Publisher:
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2011
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Provides vision for strong school library programs, including identification of the skills and knowledge essential for students to be information literate. Includes recommended baseline staffing, access, and resources for school library services at each grade level.

AASL Standards Framework for Learners (10 Pack)

AASL Standards Framework for Learners (10 Pack)
Author: American Association of School Librarians
Publisher: STA - Standards ALA ALA Editions AASL
Total Pages: 8
Release: 2017-10-10
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780838916544

An advocacy brochure on library standards to be sold in packs of 12 for school librarians to hand out to teacher, principals, administrators. Content comes from AASL Standards publication.

Lawn Boy

Lawn Boy
Author: Jonathan Evison
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1616209232

Recipient of the 2019 Alex Award​​ “Mike Muñoz Is a Holden Caulfield for a New Millennium--a '10th-generation peasant with a Mexican last name, raised by a single mom on an Indian reservation' . . . Evison, as in his previous four novels, has a light touch and humorously guides the reader, this time through the minefield that is working-class America.” --The New York Times Book Review For Mike Muñoz, life has been a whole lot of waiting for something to happen. Not too many years out of high school and still doing menial work--and just fired from his latest gig as a lawn boy on a landscaping crew--he’s smart enough to know that he’s got to be the one to shake things up if he’s ever going to change his life. But how? He’s not qualified for much of anything. He has no particular talents, although he is stellar at handling a lawn mower and wielding clipping shears. But now that career seems to be behind him. So what’s next for Mike Muñoz? In this funny, biting, touching, and ultimately inspiring novel, bestselling author Jonathan Evison takes the reader into the heart and mind of a young man determined to achieve the American dream of happiness and prosperity--who just so happens to find himself along the way.

School Libraries Supporting Literacy and Wellbeing

School Libraries Supporting Literacy and Wellbeing
Author: Margaret K. Merga
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-02-10
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781783305759

Drawing on recent research, this book explores the connection between libraries, literacy, reading engagement and wellbeing, providing powerful advocacy support for school library professionals seeking to illustrate the role they play in supporting students' literacy learning and wellbeing.