Compact yet remarkably comprehensive, this book covers all the major aspects of school library services, from administration to instruction focused from the elementary school librarian perspective—now updated and expanded to include the latest developments in makerspaces, the Common Core, social networking, and eBooks. How do you accomplish a technology transformation at a time when budgets are extremely limited? What is the proper location for web-based social networking in the school library? What are the best practices for working together with students, parents, and educators? The 21st-Century Elementary School Library Program: Managing for Results is an invaluable resource for answers to these and many more questions, as it brings together in one volume the advice and insights you need to bring your library into the new century. This invaluable guide provides tips and techniques, forms and templates, and advice on everything from staffing and budgeting to collaborating with teachers and other libraries, to Web 2.0 and other new computer tools for building collections and devising special programs. Whether you are just getting started or are a library veteran seeking effective program renewal, this book belongs on your shelf.

Table of Contents:
Figures About the Author Introduction CHAPTER 1: The Elementary School Library Program—Past, Present, and Future The Past The Present The Future The Vision Works Cited Further Reading CHAPTER 2: People The School Librarian Works With Principals Teachers School Boards Students Parents Parent Volunteers Community Members School Librarians District Administrators Instructional Coaches Support Staff Volunteers Student Assistants School Library Advisory Committee Setting Up an Advisory Committee Works Cited Further Reading CHAPTER 3: Communication Vehicles of Communication Face to Face Print E-Mails School Library Webpage Video Social Media Online Tools The Future Works Cited Further Reading CHAPTER 4: Curriculum and Instruction Standards Curriculum Development Assessment Standardized Tests Collaborative Teaching Getting Started with Collaboration Sustaining Collaboration Documenting Collaboration Beyond the Core Content Related Arts Special Education English Language Learner (ELL) Instruction Organization Works Cited Further Reading CHAPTER 5: Programming Curricular Connections Community Connections Public Library Promoting Reading Reader Advisory Promotional Activities Reading Aloud Celebrations Policies Young Author's Celebrations Student Choice State Book Award Programs Extracurricular Clubs Book Clubs Student Assistant Club Morning Announcements Enrichments and Special Programs Author Visits After-School Programs Makerspaces Gaming Coding Work Cited Further Reading CHAPTER 6: Technology Technology in Elementary Schools Libraries Leading with Technology Automation Systems Databases Collaborative Tools Best Websites/Best Apps 1:1 Environments Social Networks Learning Management Systems (LMS) Technology Policies and Procedures Filters Copyright/Creative Commons Work Cited Further Reading CHAPTER 7: Library Administration Policies and Procedures School Library Policies School Library Procedures Student Procedures Staff Procedures/Processes Library Staff Procedures/Processes School Librarian Procedures/Processes Facilities Use Layout Design/Decorations/Displays Schedules Calendar Options Works Cited Further Reading CHAPTER 8: Program Assessment and Personnel Evaluation Evaluating the School Library Program Collecting Data Surveys Anecdotal Conversations Statistics Rationale for Data Collection Sharing the Results Long-Term Planning Instruction Collections Technology Personnel Evaluation School Librarian Library Assistants/Clerks Volunteers Student Workers Works Cited Further Reading CHAPTER 9: Budget Library Funding in the 21st Century Budgeting in the 21st Century Budget Resources Budget Justification More Money Grants Book Fairs PTA/PTOs Consortium Purchases Works Cited Further Reading CHAPTER 10: Collections Access to Information Traditional Collection Selection Procedures/Policies Ordering and Processing Library Organization Dewey versus Other Methods Digital Curation Databases/Online Resources eBooks Print versus Digital in Elementary Schools Beyond the Books Professional Collections Other Collections Leveled Library Resources Textbooks Equipment and/or Technology Weeding Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Children's Literature and Technology Works Cited Further Reading CHAPTER 11: Advocacy, Public Relations, and Marketing Defining Advocacy, Public Relations, and Marketing Advocates Building Advocates Promotion Designing Promotions Marketing Plan Legislation—ESSA Resources Work Cited Further Reading CHAPTER 12: Leadership School Librarian Professional Organizations Professional Development Personal Learning Networks (PLN) Writing and Presenting Building/District Leadership Professional Development Committees Works Cited Further Reading Appendix—Vendors Index