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Leading For School Librarians: There Is No Other Option
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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 Firsthand 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 Risktaking; 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 Lifework 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.By Starting With The Basics And Then Offering Concrete Ideas For Moving Forward, The Book Shows Readers How They Can Slowly Build Their Confidence And Skills To Become The Leaders Their Students And The Profession Needs Them To Be.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Leading for School Librarians'? A: The book focuses on empowering school librarians to become effective leaders within the educational community, particularly in light of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Hilda K. Weisburg, who draws on her extensive experience in school libraries to provide guidance on leadership.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Leading for School Librarians' published? A: The book was published on February 9, 2017.
- Q: What are some key skills discussed in the book for school librarians? A: Key skills include building credibility, effective communication, strategic risk-taking, and maintaining work-life balance.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new school librarians? A: Yes, the book is designed to help both new and experienced school librarians develop leadership skills.
- Q: Does the book address challenges faced by school librarians? A: Yes, it acknowledges common fears and challenges while providing strategies for overcoming them.
- Q: Can this book help librarians gain visibility at state and national levels? A: Yes, it provides insights on how to become local educational leaders with a presence on broader platforms.