School Librarian’s Career Planner by Hilda K Weisburg (eBook)

In theory if not practice, traditional school library career planning went something like this: get a degree, find a job, work towards tenure, then remain in the same district until retirement. If that was ever actually the case, it certainly isn’t any longer. School librarians have learned that making smart choices and planning strategically are the best ways to create a career that is both within their control and professionally fulfilling. This practical, hands-on book covers the multifaceted aspects of how school librarians can successfully carve out a unique niche within the educational community, showing readers how to

Present themselves to stakeholders, from the first interview through day-to-day job duties
Learn the workings of the school and district while demonstrating expertise
Develop the management skills needed to assume various leadership positions, both official and unofficial
Stay current with developments in pedagogy and technology, and incorporate them into the fabric of the school
Prepare for possible changes due to staff cuts or a personal decision

For both long-time school librarians, as well as those who have recently entered the profession with a background in education, Weisburg’s guide will be an invaluable resource for navigating their career path.

About The Author

Hilda Weisburg retired as library media specialist at Morristown High School in Morristown, N.J. in 2004. She has taught graduate courses at William Paterson University and Rutgers University. A past president of the New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL), she is the association’s delegate to AASL’s Affiliate Assembly, on which she has served as chair and Region II director. Currently, she is a member of the ALA Literacy Committee and the ALA/CBC (Children’s Book Council) Joint Committee. She is the chair of the 2010 National Institute (Fall Forum). She has given presentations at AASL and state library media conferences and given staff development workshops for many school districts. In addition, she has been a library consultant for several New Jersey districts. With Ruth Toor, she has written thirteen books for librarians, including the recent book Being Indispensable: A School Librarian’s Guide to Becoming an Invaluable Leader. The duo has been writing and editing the School Librarian’s Workshop since 1980.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ ALA Editions (12 June 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Author  :  Hilda K Weisburg
Type  :  eBook (PDF)
ISBN  :  9780838996423