The School Library Media Manager (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

New AASL guidelines and rapidly changing technologies have precipitated this new edition of Woolls' standard text. Today's library media specialists manage electronic environments and help move teachers and students into the world of Internet resources in addition to maintaining their traditional roles in the media center. Placing the school library media program in the context of recent changes, this work gives practicing media specialists, library students, and anyone considering a career as a media specialist a complete overview of the profession. It covers everything from available education programs and guidelines for selecting a position to all aspects of management (e.g., staff, facility, collection, budget, marketing, evaluation, and planning for the future). A practical and thorough introduction to the field, this work serves well both as a text and a professional resource.

New AASL guidelines and rapidly changing technologies have precipitated this new edition of Woolls' standard text. Today's library media specialists manage electronic environments and help move teachers and students into the world of Internet resources in addition to maintaining their traditional roles in the media center. Placing the school library media program in the context of recent changes, this work gives practicing media specialists, library students, and anyone considering a career as a media specialist a complete overview of the profession. It covers everything from available education programs and guidelines for selecting a position to all aspects of management (e.g., staff, facility, collection, budget, marketing, evaluation, and planning for the future). A practical and thorough introduction to the field, this work serves well both as a text and a professional resource.