7 steps to an award-winning school library program

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Snapshot of an Award-Winning Library

The Prototype

The Snapshot

Teaching for Learning

Building the Learning Environment: Access

Building the Learning Environment: Program Administration

Advocacy

Leadership

Summary

References

Step 1. Creating a Team

Identifying Team Members

Explaining Team Roles

Defining Team Tasks

Developing a Time Line

Ensuring Effective Team Meetings

Creating Cohesive Goals

Providing Leadership

Summary

References

Step 2. Getting Started

Evaluating the Current Program

Self-Evaluation Step-by-Step

Conducting a Needs Analysis

Providing Leadership

Summary

References

Step 3. Analyzing the Results

Synthesizing the Results

Agreeing on Identified Needs

Creating Goals

Creating a Plan

Providing Leadership

Summary

References

Step 4. Identifying and Overcoming Barriers

Understanding Change Theory

Implementing Change

Identifying Barriers

Brainstorming Solutions

Developing an Action Plan

Creating Tools

Providing Leadership

Summary

References

Step 5. Developing Training Modules

Designing Training

Delivering Training

Providing Leadership

Summary

References

Step 6. Building Advocacy Plans

Key Constituents

Media Coverage Tips

Instructional Activities

Promotional Tips

Leadership

Summary

Reference

Step 7. Applying for an Award

Action Plan

Awards Committee Preparation

The Awards Committee's Visit

Agenda

Routine Activities

Unexpected Events

Endorphin Boost

Concluding Thoughts

Leadership

Summary

Appendix A. Forms and Techniques

Goals and Objectives

Joint Planning Form (Elementary)

Library Joint Planning Form

Library Program Survey

Needs Analysis Survey

Schoolwide Team Fact Sheet

Sample Agenda

Sample Form/Team Meeting Minutes

Needs Analysis Tabulation Form

Sample Lesson Plans

Elementary School Library Lesson Plan

High School Library Lesson Plan

Collaborative Teaching Evaluation Form

Search Strategy

Appendix B. Workshop Plans

Destination Activity

Needs Analysis Workshop

Index