{"product_id":"leading-for-school-librarians-there-is-no-other-option-paperback-softback-9780838938492","title":"Leading for School Librarians; There Is No Other Option (Paperback \/ softback) 9780838938492","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLeading for School Librarians\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThere Is No Other Option\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHilda K. Weisburg (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780838938492\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 18 August 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.33 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDeemed “essential” by \u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA),\u003c\/i\u003e “a great read” by \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and “comprehensive” by \u003ci\u003eReference \u0026amp; User Services Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e, the first edition of Weisburg’s guide won plaudits for its inspirational yet pragmatic approach. At a time when school librarians are facing challenges as never before, from straightened budgets and censorship battles to uncertainty about the future and burnout, the updated second edition is timelier than ever. 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. From this book, which offers “Key Ideas” at the end of each chapter, you will learn \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e why you can’t be an effective advocate for your school library unless you're a leader; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e how to tackle common fears about taking on a leadership role, and ways to move past them and gain confidence; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e guidance on managing classes in the library and the importance of leading with your attitude; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e approaches that will help you become an expert teacher, from \"Creating a Climate for Questions\" to inquiry-based learning and other variations; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e techniques for uncovering your strengths, identifying your skill set, and improving your leadership expertise; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e methods for building credibility among stakeholders and peers through strategic risk-taking; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e pointers on communicating effectively, becoming visible, behaving ethically, dealing with Imposter Syndrome, maintaining a healthy life-work balance, and navigating other important career issues; and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e how to create a three-year strategic plan to further your mission and your vision, enabling you to become a local educational leader who also has a presence on the state and national level. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword, by Susan D. Ballard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I  Safe First Steps to Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 1 Why Be a Leader? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Accepting the Challenge \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Roadblocks to Leadership \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Qualities of a Leader \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Measuring Up \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fear Factor \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key Ideas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 2 Getting Grounded \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Who Are You? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mission Statements \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vision Statements \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Procrastination—the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key Ideas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 3 Managing Classes in the Library \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Challenge—Part 1 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Control vs. Management \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Your Attitude Leads \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rules and Routines \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key Ideas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 4 Becoming an Expert Teacher \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Challenge—Part 2 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anticipate \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Essential Questions and Enduring Understandings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Creating a Climate for Questions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Assessing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Collaborate or Cooperate \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Inquiry-Based Learning and Other Variations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Standards \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key Ideas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Building Your Leadership Skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 5 Becoming a Leader \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Developing Confidence \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Identifying and Using Role Models and Mentors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Testing Your Leadership Skills \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Being a Team Player \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Imposter Syndrome and Self-Assessment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key Ideas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 6 Uncovering Your Strengths \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Five Bases of Power \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Your Skill Set \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Relationship Building \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Being Likeable \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key Ideas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 7 Improving Your Leadership Expertise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Do and To Don’t \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Emotional Intelligence \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Leading and Managing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Making Meetings Matter \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key Ideas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 8 Knowing How to Handle Important Communications \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Communicating in Person \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Written Communication \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Digital Communication \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Making a Presentation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recognizing the Messages You Send \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The IT Department and You \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key Ideas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Playing Larger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 9 Always Have a Plan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Your Brand and Taglines \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Know Your Goals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Identifying Your Targets \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e SOAR Rather Than SWOT \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Strategic Plan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Showcase Your Advocacy Plan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key Ideas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 10 Staying Visible and Vital \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Empowering Stakeholders \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Standards and Ethics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Staying Current \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Seek to Innovate \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Toolkits \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key Ideas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 11 Maintaining Joy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Writing and Presenting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Delegating \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Giving Back \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Gift of Time \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key Ideas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","brand":"ALA Editions","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52580506140952,"sku":"9780838938492","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/leading-for-school-librarians-there-is-no-other-option-paperback-softback-9780838938492","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}