Seven Steps to an Award-Winning School Library Program, 2nd Edition

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.Creating an award-winning school library program involves more than simply following the guidelines and standards available that describe what an exemplary program should accomplish. Effecting the changes necessary is often a process that presents multiple challenges along the way—especially when there is insufficient buy-in to the changes.This updated second edition of Seven Steps to An Award Winning School Library Program begins with a description of an existing model school library program and then describes steps that emphasize how to develop user buy-in and assistance in achieving the results of a learner-driven library program. In addition to providing descriptions of detailed actions to perform, advice on working with staff, and background information on change theory, this book also includes practical documents, diagrams, processes, workshop ideas, lesson plans, and tips when filling out applications for awards.

"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." - ARBA, "If you are looking to improve your ways and have more impact, this is worth reading. Recommended." - Teacher Librarian

Ann M. Martin is educational specialist for the Library Services Department for Henrico County Public Schools, Henrico, VA.