This comprehensive book takes the reader through the necessary steps to develop user buy-in and assistance in creating a learner-driven library program. The result? A unique, exemplary school library program that is eligible for national awards.

Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Snapshot of an Award-Winning Library The Prototype The Snapshot Teaching for Learning Building the Learning Environment: Access Building the Learning Environment: Program Administration Advocacy Leadership Summary References Step 1: Creating a Team Identifying Team Members Explaining Team Roles Defining Team Tasks Developing a Time Line Ensuring Effective Team Meetings Creating Cohesive Goals Providing Leadership Summary References Step 2: Getting Started Evaluating the Current Program Self-Evaluation Step-by-Step Conducting a Needs Analysis Providing Leadership Summary References Step 3: Analyzing the Results Synthesizing the Results Agreeing on Identified Needs Creating Goals Creating a Plan Providing Leadership Summary References Step 4: Identifying and Overcoming Barriers Understanding Change Theory Implementing Change Identifying Barriers Brainstorming Solutions Developing an Action Plan Creating Tools Providing Leadership Summary References Step 5: Developing Training Modules Designing Training Delivering Training Providing Leadership Summary References Step 6: Building Advocacy Plans Key Constituents Media Coverage Tips Instructional Activities Promotional Tips Leadership Summary Reference Step 7: Applying for an Award Action Plan Awards Committee Preparation The Awards Committee's Visit Agenda Routine Activities Unexpected Events Endorphin Boost Concluding Thoughts Leadership Summary Appendix A: Forms and Techniques Goals and Objectives Joint Planning Form (Elementary) Library Joint Planning Form Library Program Survey Needs Analysis Survey Schoolwide Team Fact Sheet Sample Agenda Sample Form/Team Meeting Minutes Needs Analysis Tabulation Form Sample Lesson Plans Elementary School Library Lesson Plan High School Library Lesson Plan Collaborative Teaching Evaluation Form Search Strategy Appendix B: Workshop Plans Destination Activity Needs Analysis Workshop Index

Authored by an educational specialist for the Library Services Department for Henrico County Public Schools (Virginia) and past president of AASL, this revised edition provides an easy-to-read and easy-to-follow guide to creating and revising a school library center that will be of award-winning quality. . . . Tips included in this book can also help those in public and academic libraries, although the true focus is on school libraries. This book belongs in any school media center, or on the reading list for future school librarians.

This comprehensive book takes the reader through the necessary steps to develop user buy-in and assistance in creating a learner-driven library program. The result? A unique, exemplary school library program that is eligible for national awards.