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Standards and Guidelines Implementation Committee, 2013–2014 Nina M. Kemps, Chair JoAnn Conlon Mary Fran Daley Judy Anne Deichman Fran Glick Jennifer Helfrich Susan Kowalski Michelle Marhefka Linda McSweeney Dayna Jill Mellberg Amy Rominiecki Board Liaison: Catherine Marriott Staff Liaison: Jennifer Habley 2015 Emerging Leaders–Team A Christina Cucci Holly Van Puymbroeck Johana Orellana Melissa Iamonico Shannon Harris AASL Member Guide: Kathleen R. Roberts Staff Liaison: Stephanie Book viii Acknowledgments
Introduction Written by the 2015 ALA Emerging Leaders–Team A Whether you are a department of one, or part of a department of many, now is a tough time to be a school librarian. Budgets are being cut; from one year to the next, many school librarians feel as though their positions may be on the chopping block, and standards are constantly changing. At this time, more than ever, advocating for yourself and your program is critically important. The sections of this toolkit are organized similarly and may be read in any order using the top-level navigation or embedded hyperlinks to other sections of the toolkit. There are three main sections to this toolkit, supported by webliographies of further tools and information. Let’s take a look at some of the things you will find. The “Tools & Resources” section of this toolkit will provide a list of web-based presentation tools. Among these resources are AASL’s annual lists of the Best Websites and Apps for Teaching & Learning. Incorporating these into your program— into your teaching or into your advocacy for the program—can benefit your students and show stakeholders that you are current with the ever-changing world of technology. Both benefits will have a positive impact on your role as a technology leader. When selecting communication tools to help you promote your program, consult the chart under “Communication and Presentations” in the “Tools & Resources” section as you choose your medium. Keeping in mind your audience size and stakeholder needs will help you deliver your message in an efficient and effective manner. The chart was adapted from Ann M. Martin’s book Empowering Leadership: Developing Behaviors for Success; read it to learn more ways to grow as a leader. For more tips on promoting your program through written and oral communications, visit the “Communication” section of this toolkit. The “Delving Deeper” section of the toolkit contains links to important research reports, articles, books, videos, and podcasts that will help you keep current ix
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Page 3 and 4: Contents Preface v Acknowledgments
Page 5 and 6: Preface Every one of us knows the i
Page 7: Acknowledgments AASL acknowledges a
Page 11 and 12: Leadership Practical Suggestions
Page 13 and 14: • Develop goals and action plans,
Page 15 and 16: • Mentor school library students
Page 17 and 18: • “Misunderstanding of our role
Page 19 and 20: a teacher unfortunately leads to la
Page 21 and 22: Advocacy Practical Suggestions Ad
Page 23 and 24: Practical Suggestions for Reaching
Page 25 and 26: • Make presentations to businesse
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Page 29 and 30: Shannon Hyman School Librarian and
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Page 35 and 36: Communication Practical Suggestion
Page 37 and 38: already know your program, your goa
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Page 41 and 42: Andrea Sporre, School Librarian Wil
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Page 45 and 46: A National Plan for Implementation
Page 47 and 48: Implementation Plan The implementat
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Page 53 and 54: Haiku Deck (AASL Best Websites for
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Where School is Cool! Frontline Adv
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Andrews, Sandra. 2012. The Power of
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