Leading for School Librarians: There Is No Other Option

Synopsis

With The Recent Passage Of The Every Student Succeeds Act (essa), School Libraries Are Poised For A Potential Turnaround. But There's Only One Way Forward: School Librarians Must Become Leaders, Fully Interwoven Into The Fabric Of The Educational Community. And To Become A Truly Effective Leader You've Got To Have A Plan. In Her New Book, Weisburg Builds On Her Decades Of Experience And Mentorship In School Libraries To Offer A Carefully Crafted Roadmap That Guides Readers Step By Step Through The Process Of Transforming Into A Leader, From Becoming Aware Of What's At Stake To Learning And Mastering The Necessary Skills For Leadership. Using A Pragmatic Approach That Acknowledges The Challenges To Come While Also Offering Unabashed Inspiration, This Book: Incorporates First-hand Understanding Of The Dynamics Of The Educational Environment, From The Building To The District Level; Begins By Addressing Common Fears About Taking On A Leadership Role, And Shows How To Move Past Them And Gain Confidence; Demonstrates How To Build Credibility Among Stakeholders And Peers Through Strategic Risk-taking; Discusses Ways To Rely On One's Strengths To Grow Skills And Expertise; Explains How To Know When To Lead And When To Manage, Plus The Fine Art Of Delegation; Gives Pointers On Communicating Effectively, Becoming Visible, Behaving Ethically, Maintaining A Healthy Life-work Balance, And Other Important Career Issues; And Shows Readers What It Takes To Move Onto A Larger Stage And Become A Local Educational Leader Who Also Has A Presence On The State And National Level-- Part 1: Safe First Steps To Leadership. Why Be A Leader? ; Getting Grounded ; Managing Classes In The Library ; Becoming An Expert Teacher -- Part 2: Building Your Leadership Skills. Becoming A Leader ; Uncovering Your Strengths ; Improving Your Leadership Expertise ; Knowing How To Handle Important Communications -- Part 3: Playing Larger. Always Have A Plan ; Staying Visible And Vital ; Maintaining Joy. Hilda K. Weisburg ; Foreword By Susan D. Ballard. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.