New on the Job: A School Library Media Specialist's Guide to Success
Book Details
Author(s)
Ruth Toor, Hilda K. Weisburg
Publisher
Amer Library Assn Editions
ISBN / ASIN
0838909248
ISBN-13
9780838909249
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#532,932
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Description
Transitioning from library school to a real world job or even from a different type of library can pose significant challenges for school library media specialists (SLMS).
From job search strategies and discovering your work philosophy to the nitty-gritty details of creating acceptable use policies, New on the Job serves as a wise mentor for new SLMS. Expert authors Ruth Toor and Hilda K. Weisburg share the joys and perils of the profession along with a wealth of practical advice from a combined six decades of experience in library media centers and as collaborators on books, presentations, and workshops. New school library media specialists can:
# Learn the secrets to successfully collaborate with teachers
# Navigate new roles and responsibilities with confidence
# Create dynamic interactions with students to deepen their learning experiences
# Master the art of communicating with the principal, IT experts, and vendors
# Discover field-tested guidance on daily matters from budgeting and purchasing to advocacy and programming
Under the wise tutelage of the authors, first year school library media specialists will set the tone for a strong start in a rewarding career with this one-stop, hands-on guide.
From job search strategies and discovering your work philosophy to the nitty-gritty details of creating acceptable use policies, New on the Job serves as a wise mentor for new SLMS. Expert authors Ruth Toor and Hilda K. Weisburg share the joys and perils of the profession along with a wealth of practical advice from a combined six decades of experience in library media centers and as collaborators on books, presentations, and workshops. New school library media specialists can:
# Learn the secrets to successfully collaborate with teachers
# Navigate new roles and responsibilities with confidence
# Create dynamic interactions with students to deepen their learning experiences
# Master the art of communicating with the principal, IT experts, and vendors
# Discover field-tested guidance on daily matters from budgeting and purchasing to advocacy and programming
Under the wise tutelage of the authors, first year school library media specialists will set the tone for a strong start in a rewarding career with this one-stop, hands-on guide.
