Essential Documents for School LIbraries: I've-Got-It! Answers to I-Need-It-Now! Questions » (1st Edition)

Practical written solutions to common problems in school libraries are provided, using a variety of print and online formats, including brochures, handouts, guides, checklists, FAQs, form letters, invitations, and stories.

School Library Journal

While every school library should have a clear and concise policies-and-procedures manual, this title may convince you to expand it or create a companion manual of official reports that includes planning, publicity, teaching, and programming documents, and readily available forms and formats for procedural issues and library regulations. MacDonnell not only persuades, but also explains, exemplifies, and provides samples of all of these forms in breezy, conversational language, leaving readers feeling as if they've had a series of private lessons with an outstanding teacher. Each 8- to 10-page chapter is organized comfortably and intuitively using the same six subtopics: why you need the specific document, planning it, writing it, getting approval and promotion, visibility and change, and specific samples. Planning documents are the broad ones-mission, strategic, budget guidelines, etc. "Official Reports" document what you've accomplished. "Programming" includes all of the documents you need for collaborative planning and teaching, and the procedure sheets make the library process visually clear to students, parents, and staff. An excellent addition for school librarians who always want to be prepared.-Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.