Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs

by American Association of School Librarians

Presents guidelines for school library media programs in the twenty-first century, offering lists of actions for school library media specialists to perform in support of each guideline.

Genres: Nonfiction, Professional Development, Librarianship, Education, Textbooks, Grad School, Library Science

64 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2009

Reviews

[Elizabeth]

It never ceases to amaze me how librarians can write such boring books. The information was good and it is the basis of the Praxis test if you are going to take it, but it is a slog.

[Cathlina Bergman]

Never has a fascinating career seemed so dull. 😏😉

[Kaitlyn]

My Praxis study guide advised me to read this book to help me study for my exam. It was boring, minimally helpful, and unrealistic when considering the realities of school librarianship. I would not recommend it.

[Jen]

This is a good book for school librarians. It helps to focus my energy on what I need to do before I get too deep into the school year. I definitely want to do an environmental scan for the three middle schools- or should I just do one for the district? In any case, it's good info to have at my fingertips. Nextel would be writing out the goals and objectives, and then identifying ways to show evidence of meeting those objectives. I should keep a binder or document or something that shows what I do with the classes and/or teachers that come to me for help. This would be good quantitative info or busboy qualitative info?

[Jenny Mock]

This book is a great tool for focusing on the essential elements of school library media programs. Great way to remind you of what needs to be done, especially at the start of the school year. School library media specialist wear so many hats it's easy to let yourself focus too much on one element and not develop the others. I made a to-do list as I reviewed the information in the book.

[Naomi]

I would recommend this resource for all school and youth librarians! I found it extremely useful in understanding the AASL 21st century learner guidelines and thinking of ways to promote advocacy, multicultural education, and learning.

[Anna]

My most useful text in my school library media center course.

[Laura]

Read for a second time as part of professional development with district school librarians.

[Brooke Nadzam]

A good reference book.

[Andria]

This is one of those books that I have to totally absorb for my students.

[Tonia Sandersfeld]

Explains the roles of a teacher librarian/

[Kandrea Cheney]

A must have for every school librarian! A great quick reference and guide.

[Amanda]

A must read for school librarians or library science students

[Sarah Beth]

Not enough detail

This text left me with more questions than answers. I found the language very vague and not nearly informative enough.

[Debby]

Definitely more sensible standards than DPI's and IST's