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Record Nr.

UNINA9910827481603321

Autore

Farmer Lesley S. J.

Titolo

Managing the successful school library : strategic planning and reflective practice / / Lesley S.J. Farmer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago : , : American Library Association, , 2017

ISBN

0-8389-1515-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xi, 252 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

025.1/978

Soggetti

School libraries - Administration

School libraries - United States - Administration

School librarians - Vocational guidance

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Ideal school library programs -- The school library's context -- Starting with yourself -- Planning -- Managing resources -- Managing facilities -- Managing funding -- Managing people -- Managing services -- Managing communication -- From manager to leader.

Sommario/riassunto

School librarians must not only manage the library, but also serve as educational leaders. Farmer shows how school library programs must be planned in light of standards and school community needs. She compares and differentiates between management and leadership, and provides guidelines to help you transition from competent manager to inspiring leader.