Synopses & Reviews
This new title revises and updates the author's previous title ^IDeveloping a Vision: Strategic Planning and the Library Media Specialist'. Although this is still an appropriate book for those teacher librarians who are asked to be part of an in-depth, multi-year strategic planning process, this book provides an explanation of both the in depth model and an alternative for those professionals who seek a more expeditious approach and includes the use of the Web 2.0 technologies. Sometimes referred to as, strategic planning-lite, it is a simplified process. This mode of planning calls for fewer resources and less time than classic strategic planning. Included are discussions of: Mission: Why we exist:^L^L^DBLCore Values: What we believe^L^DBLVision: What we want to become ^L^DBLStrategic Initiatives: What has to be done^L^DBLImplementation and focus^L^DBLIndividual contributions^L^LThe teacher librarian will act as the process champion or guide.
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• Provides teacher librarians with strategies to raise the profile of their library and its program
• Supplies plans of action to help secure the support of school administrators and establish the library and teacher librarian as an integral part of the future of the school
• Implementing either of these planning formats makes subsequent library planning simple and straightforward
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This text shows teacher librarians how to become leaders in their schools and apply their unique skills and insight to develop a timely and meaningful vision for the school's library.
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• Presents two different approaches to strategic planning
• Numerous figures are provided to clearly illustrate the strategic planning process
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·Presents two different approaches to strategic planning
·Numerous figures are provided to clearly illustrate the strategic planning process
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It can be very difficult to break the habit of addressing time-consuming tasks that are no longer mission critical. Having a vision and plan is the best way to establish a new, more effective pattern. As the education system, technology, and the world continues to evolve, it is paramount for teacher librarians to have a strategic plan to overcome today's challenges… and to be ready for the changes that are sure to come.
This book describes two types of strategic planning for teacher librarians. Each methodology is presented via a sequential approach to the planning process. The first section of the text addresses those who are pressed for time and are lacking some necessary resources. The second section explains the classical approach to strategic planning for teacher librarians.
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In today's schools, a disturbing trend is becoming apparent: a growing majority of students choose not to use the library facility. This situation must be remedied so that students can access the tools and the instructional help provided for them by the professional staff.