21st-Century Elementary School Library Program

Carl A. Harvey II is an instructor of school librarianship at Longwood University in Farmville, VA.

• FiguresAbout the AuthorIntroductionCHAPTER 1: The Elementary School Library Program—Past, Present, and FutureThe PastThe PresentThe FutureThe VisionWorks CitedFurther ReadingCHAPTER 2: PeopleThe School Librarian Works WithPrincipalsTeachersSchool BoardsStudentsParentsParent VolunteersCommunity MembersSchool LibrariansDistrict AdministratorsInstructional CoachesSupport StaffVolunteersStudent AssistantsSchool Library Advisory CommitteeSetting Up an Advisory CommitteeWorks CitedFurther ReadingCHAPTER 3: CommunicationVehicles of CommunicationFace to FacePrintE-MailsSchool Library WebpageVideoSocial MediaOnline ToolsThe FutureWorks CitedFurther ReadingCHAPTER 4: Curriculum and InstructionStandardsCurriculum DevelopmentAssessmentStandardized TestsCollaborative TeachingGetting Started with CollaborationSustaining CollaborationDocumenting CollaborationBeyond the Core ContentRelated ArtsSpecial EducationEnglish Language Learner (ELL)Instruction OrganizationWorks CitedFurther ReadingCHAPTER 5: ProgrammingCurricular ConnectionsCommunity ConnectionsPublic LibraryPromoting ReadingReader AdvisoryPromotional ActivitiesReading AloudCelebrationsPoliciesYoung Author's CelebrationsStudent Choice State Book Award ProgramsExtracurricular ClubsBook ClubsStudent Assistant ClubMorning AnnouncementsEnrichments and Special ProgramsAuthor VisitsAfter-School ProgramsMakerspacesGamingCodingWork CitedFurther ReadingCHAPTER 6: TechnologyTechnology in Elementary SchoolsLibraries Leading with TechnologyAutomation SystemsDatabasesCollaborative ToolsBest Websites/Best Apps1:1 EnvironmentsSocial NetworksLearning Management Systems (LMS)Technology Policies and ProceduresFiltersCopyright/Creative CommonsWork CitedFurther ReadingCHAPTER 7: Library AdministrationPolicies and ProceduresSchool Library PoliciesSchool Library ProceduresStudent ProceduresStaff Procedures/ProcessesLibrary Staff Procedures/ProcessesSchool Librarian Procedures/ProcessesFacilitiesUseLayoutDesign/Decorations/DisplaysSchedulesCalendar OptionsWorks CitedFurther ReadingCHAPTER 8: Program Assessment and Personnel EvaluationEvaluating the School Library ProgramCollecting DataSurveysAnecdotal ConversationsStatisticsRationale for Data CollectionSharing the ResultsLong-Term PlanningInstructionCollectionsTechnologyPersonnel EvaluationSchool LibrarianLibrary Assistants/ClerksVolunteersStudent WorkersWorks CitedFurther ReadingCHAPTER 9: BudgetLibrary Funding in the 21st CenturyBudgeting in the 21st CenturyBudget ResourcesBudget JustificationMore MoneyGrantsBook FairsPTA/PTOsConsortium PurchasesWorks CitedFurther ReadingCHAPTER 10: CollectionsAccess to InformationTraditional CollectionSelection Procedures/PoliciesOrdering and ProcessingLibrary OrganizationDewey versus Other MethodsDigital CurationDatabases/Online ResourceseBooksPrint versus Digital in Elementary SchoolsBeyond the BooksProfessional CollectionsOther CollectionsLeveled Library ResourcesTextbooksEquipment and/or TechnologyWeedingInterlibrary Loan (ILL)Children's Literature and TechnologyWorks CitedFurther ReadingCHAPTER 11: Advocacy, Public Relations, and MarketingDefining Advocacy, Public Relations, and MarketingAdvocatesBuilding AdvocatesPromotionDesigning PromotionsMarketing PlanLegislation—ESSAResourcesWork CitedFurther ReadingCHAPTER 12: LeadershipSchool LibrarianProfessional OrganizationsProfessional DevelopmentPersonal Learning Networks (PLN)Writing and PresentingBuilding/District LeadershipProfessional DevelopmentCommitteesWorks CitedFurther ReadingAppendix—VendorsIndex

This book can serve almost as a how-to for elementary school libraries. . . . This title would be an excellent addition to professional collections. Recommended.