Publisher's Synopsis
In this new edition of the popular book Leading From the Library, you'll gain insights into becoming a leader in your school community, with strategies for developing partnerships, empowering students and more. Join a librarian and an education leader as they team up once more to explore the librarian's role as a leader who works collaboratively to build relationships, mold culture and advocate for the needs of students and the community. Authors Shannon McClintock Miller and William Bass discuss the benefits of bringing the outside world into the library through tools that allow librarians to partner with others. Then, they expand upon these connections by addressing how librarians can lead in the greater education community by sharing resources and strategies, and partnering with school leaders to tell the story of the school community. This revised edition: Highlights the potential of librarians to empower their students, their schools and their communities, and be learning leaders in the digital age.Includes stories of partnerships - from librarians and administrators - illustrating how they can collaborate to create change by harnessing the influence of the school library program to enhance the educational experience.
