"This title offers pre-service, newly practicing, and seasoned school librarians opportunities for reflection as well as inspiring strategies for enacting four core values of the profession.
The school library profession has been in ""crisis"" for more than a decade. Educational decision-makers have not been made aware of or sold on the core values of school librarianship and its value to students, classroom teachers, administrators, and the entire school community. Budgetary priorities often do not include school librarians, resulting in a lack of funding and the elimination of many positions, which can cause many school librarians to feel vulnerable and afraid. Guideposts are needed to offer today's school librarians a chance to connect or reconnect with their passion for literacy, learning, and serving that led them to the profession.
Core Values in School Librarianship: Responding with Commitment and Courage provides preservice, newly practicing, and seasoned school librarians with opportunities for thoughtful reflection alongside inspiring strategies for gathering courage and enacting four core values of the profession. It is an important and visionary book that all school librarians should read as they develop in their role as leaders in their schools."
Edited by:
Judi Moreillon
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9781440878152
ISBN 10: 1440878153
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 11 May 2021
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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Undergraduate
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Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Acknowledgments Introduction: A Passion for School Librarianship All school librarians need a firm foundation to provide strength and direction during these rapidly changing and challenging times.ix Judi Moreillon PART I: CORE VALUES IN SCHOOL LIBRARIANSHIP Chapter 1 Equity Equitable access is a matter of social justice.3 Erika Long and Suzanne Sherman Chapter 2 Diversity Diversity in resources and programming is not optional.19 Julie Stivers, Stephanie Powell, and Nancy Jo Lambert Chapter 3 Inclusion Inclusion means welcoming and affirming the voices of all library stakeholders in a way that shares power.37 Meg Boisseau Allison and Peter Patrick Langella Chapter 4 Intellectual Freedom Intellectual freedom, including access and choices, privacy and confidentiality, is the right of all library stakeholders.55 Suzanne Sannwald and Dan McDowell PART II: COURAGE: CORE VALUES IN ACTION Chapter 5 Relationships Relationships are the taproot of a strong school community.75 Jennifer Sturge with Stacy Allen and Sandy Walker Chapter 6 Principal–School Librarian Partnerships Principals are our most important allies.91 Kelly Gustafson and M. E. Shenefiel Chapter 7 Leadership Leadership requires confidence and vulnerability.107 Pam Harland and Anita Cellucci Chapter 8 Advocacy Advocacy involves effective communication and building partnerships.123 Kristin Fraga Sierra and TuesD Chambers PART III: A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE OF LEARNING Chapter 9 Collaboration Collaboration is THE key to co-creating a values-centered culture of deeper learning.141 Judi Moreillon Glossary Notes: Spotlight Quotes About the Contributors Index
Judi Moreillon, PhD, is a literacies and libraries consultant. She has taught preservice school librarians since 1995. Her research and publications focus on school librarian leadership and classroom teacher–school librarian instructional partnerships.
Reviews for Core Values in School Librarianship: Responding with Commitment and Courage
This title is likely most useful to preservice and early career librarians first establishing their goals and priorities; however, it could also be a valuable resource for more veteran librarians reconnecting with their dedication to the field. - School Library Journal Because of their candid explanations, readers of the book can think through similar situations in their own school libraries and consider how they would handle them.... Recommended. - School Library Connection
