Essential Documents for School Libraries

In this updated edition, the author has taken a collection of documents from the original volume (2005) to meet current library needs. The contents encompass all areas of basic library functions involved in managing the needs of students and library facilities. In a readable and conversational style and packed with valuable materials, advice, recommendations, etc., the opening chapters address the importance of planning and setting goals. Subsequent chapters focus on creating reports, publicity, teaching, facilitating, programming and collaborative planning, procedures and rules, promoting the library, teaching, and guidelines. Each chapter begins with an explanation and definition of the type of document, followed by a clarification of its role. Necessary steps for laying the groundwork, the writing process, visibility, communication, achieving results, and a summary of action accompany the examples. Reports, memos, situations, tables, forms, graphs, charts, etc., are included and assist in creating a useful guide for all school librarians. The accompanying CD simplifies the process of implementing the recommended reports and forms by providing templates for all documents mentioned in the text. An invaluable resource.—Susan Shaver, Hemingford Public Schools, NE