Full Description
By working through these cases and the accompanying learning exercises, both pre-service and practicing school librarians will strengthen their readiness, expand their perspectives, and build confidence for solving problems and making informed, thoughtful decisions in their school libraries.
In their preparation for school librarianship, library students learn foundational ideals and observe best practices that center and guide their work. However, discussions of aspirational versions of school librarianship often leave out sufficient practice in managing the many challenges and decisions school librarians face on the job. In this book, veteran educator Rebecca J. Morris uses stories of day-to-day librarianship to empower school librarians as they navigate and manage the complex interactions, decisions, and opportunities of their work.
The book's alignment with the AASL/CAEP standards makes it helpful to school library educators planning curriculum, syllabi, and course activities. Perfect for reading or study groups, graduate classes, and professional development, these stories invite reflection and lively conversation.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Student Voice
Supporting Students' Mental and Emotional Health
Scaffolding Student Success in Literary Analysis
Welcoming Families to Open House
Guiding Peer Feedback in Science Inquiry
Recruiting a New Team of Library Volunteers
Walking Out with Help from the Library
2. Instruction and Assessment
Using Evidence to Evaluate Practice
Introducing Fresh Expectations in the School Library
Detecting Bias with Eighth Graders
Codesigning Assessments with a Middle School Teaching Team
Teaching a New Digital Citizenship Curriculum
Facilitating Group Discussions
3. Traditional and Digital Literacies
Teaming Up to Solve Real-World Problems
Building a Culture of Reading
Remixing Storytelling
Uniting for Information Literacy
Piloting a Family Book Club
Curating Is the Thing
4. Access to Materials and Spaces
Justifying the Library Rules
Avoiding Tough Topics in the Fiction Collection
Excluding Library Users
Proposing a Fine-Free Library
Analyzing Use of the Makerspace
Labeling Books
5. Leadership and Partnerships
Leading Professional Learning
Partnering with Public Libraries and Librarians
Evaluating the School Library
Stepping Up for School Library Advocacy
Running for President
Asking for Money
Appendix A: Professional Learning Activities
Appendix B: Quick Takes
Appendix C: Library Stories IRL: School Librarians Recount Pivot Points
Index
