Woolls, Blanche

"Articles from dozens of respected authors and experts, culled from popular journals such as Knowledge Quest and School Library Journal, cover everything of interest to the contemporary school librarian, including: professional development and career guidance; information on collection development and school library resources such as books, periodicals, e-mail discussion groups, databases, websites, etc.; programming, partnering, promoting, and collaborating for student success; innovative ways to use technology like social networking and e-books in service of education; tips for analyzing and strengthening ongoing programs; and building and maintaining healthy relationships with stakeholders."--Publisher's description.

Offers a brief history of school library programs; discusses preparation programs and job-seeking behavior for the potential librarian, managing the school library, personnel, the budget, and programs, and includes professional networking, leadership, advocacy, and professional associations.

Presents ideas for managing the school library media center with exercises for use in the classroom and in a workshop setting.