New on the Job: A School Library Media Specialist's Guide to Success - Softcover

Ruth Toor; Hilda K. Weisburg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838909248 ISBN 13: 9780838909249

Publisher: ALA Editions, 2006

Synopsis

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. 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.

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About the Author

Ruth Toor, a library media consultant, retired after 29 years as elementary school library media specialist. Past president of AASL, she remains active on committees with ALA, AASL, and ALSC. She holds her MLS from Rutgers SCILS. Hilda K. Weisburg, a library media consultant, retired after 31 years as a school library media specialist for both elementary and high schools. She contributes on numerous AASC committees and holds her MLS from Columbia University.

Edition details

• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0838909248
• ISBN 13: 9780838909249
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212