Administering the School Library Media Center 4th Edition
Revised and Expanded

Subjects:

• Library & Information Science » Children's & Young Adult School Services
• Library & Information Science » Management & Administration -- General

Reviews:

• [P]rovides an overview of the organizational structure of a modern school library, with emphasis on new technologies and the integration of resources, technology, and staff to create a vibrant learning laboratory. This is where the book shines: Here are lists, resources, guidance, and a vision of a center of many possibilities....[t]his resource is a good one for building the infrastructure upon which a vital program is built....[p]rovides a good review of organizational elements as a valuable self-check of vision. Recommended.
  —Teacher Librarian June 2006
• This updated volume should be at close hand in all of our offices. Covering virtually any topic or event addressed by the school library media teacher/director, Morris begins with history, moves quickly into forging partnerships, and then gets down to the nuts and bolts of library administration. Updated material since 2000 is extensive, addressing the concerns of the updated ALA Information Power Guidelines, State Standards and NCLB, as well as new products, processes, and programs needed for operating a school library in the 21st century. Wonderful rubrics, templates, and matrices abound that will assist all of us in more effectively utilizing and assessing our knowledge and job performance....[M]orris's volume is chock-full of useful applications in the real world of politics, personnel, and procedure.
  —School Library Journal April 2005
• Starred Review [A] comprehensive resource that library media specialists will use to answer questions about every aspect of their program....This resource will benefit any teacher-librarian whether new to the position or a seasoned veteran. Highly Recommended.
  —Library Media Connection April/May 2005
• Librarians at all stages of their professional lives will find much to use in this edition.
  —Booklist/Professional Reading January 2005
• The former text has been reviewed, expanded, and updated. And it is aligned with the new AASL national guidelines for school library media.
  —Library Media Connection November/December 2004

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1 The Historical Perspective
• Chapter 2 Forging Partnerships Toward Information
• Literacy
• Chapter 3 Functions of the School Library Media Program
• Chapter 4 Developing a School Library Media Program
• Chapter 5 The Media Center Budget
• Chapter 6 Staff
• Chapter 7 Facilities
• Chapter 8 Media Selection: Policies And Procedures
• Chapter 9 Media Selection: Criteria And Selection Aids
• Chapter 10 Technology: The Crucial Link
• Chapter 11 Acquisition and Organization
• Chapter 12 Program Administration
• Chapter 13 Outside the Walls of the Library Media Center
• Chapter 14 Evaluation

PDF Catalogs:

LU Textbook Catalog Fall 2007.pdf