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The Quick-Start Library Guide: A Handbook for Paraprofessionals and New School Librarians

The Quick-Start Library Guide: A Handbook for Paraprofessionals and New School Librarians


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Helps paraprofessionals and new school librarians begin their first school year with confidence. New librarians and paraprofessionals often come to school library positions with little or no experience in library work, and there's a gap in instructional information available for those who want to quickly increase their skill level. This book helps professionals and paraprofessionals learn what they need to know to get started, as well as pointing them to additional resources in areas where they might want more advanced information. This practical guide teaches librarians and paraprofessionals to develop systems and create plans for programs and partnerships with teachers and other professionals to set them up for success during their first year in the library. A timeline helps map out the rhythm of a school year. The Quick-Start Library Guide introduces paraprofessionals to library science topics such as cataloging, collection development, and weeding. It covers topics specific to the school library such as reading levels, book fairs, and author visits. Each section includes suggested resources for more in-depth learning. Librarians and paraprofessionals will be able to use this valuable, straightforward guide to hit the ground running in their new role.

Table of Contents:
Title Page Copyright Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments 1. Welcome to the School Library 2. Big Picture Planning 3. Building Relationships 4. Partnering With Teachers 5. Digital Duties 6. Balancing Books 7. (Re)Organizing the Library 8. Planning Promotions 9. Book Fairs, Author Visits, and Makerspaces 10. Library Policies and Reports 11. Extra Duties as Assigned 12. Building Your Community Appendix Index

About the Author :
Kelly Mayfield is the librarian at a private high school in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Amy O. Milstead works as a librarian at a public high school in Rockwall, Texas, USA.

Review :
The Quick-Start Library Guide is an excellent and timely resource for school librarians and school library workers alike. Chock full of practical tips, tricks, and advice, this book functions as the kindly and experienced mentor we all so desperately need when we are starting out in school libraries. The breadth and scope included in this book is incredible; there wasn't a single “must know” topic I could think of that is not covered here. If I'd had this book, I would have been able to avoid some of the pitfalls and mistakes I made as a new school librarian. I'm so excited that school library workers will have this resource to help them confidently get started in this field. A must-have resource for every new school library worker's toolbox! The Quick-Start Library Guide is perfect for school library workers just getting started, but also for those of us “seasoned” workers who should always brush up on best practices. The book covers a variety of topics and action steps to make sure we create a library that is at the heart of the school for all stakeholders. I wish it had been published when I was just starting out as a school librarian. The Quick-Start Library Guide is an indispensable resource for anyone stepping into the dynamic world of school librarianship. This comprehensive yet accessible guide imparts decades of professional wisdom into actionable insights, covering everything from collection development and digital duties to fostering a love of reading and building relationships. Whether you're preparing for your first year in the school library or looking for a fresh approach, this guide provides practical points to quickly organize and begin your approach to a successful school library program that is inclusive and serves as the heart of your school community.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798216184676
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: A Handbook for Paraprofessionals and New School Librarians
  • ISBN-10: 8216184670
  • Publisher Date: 04 Sep 2025
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 208


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