Positive Classroom Management Skills for School Librarians

Kay Bishop was associate professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where she served as director of the School Library Media Program and director of the Online MLS Program. Jenny Cahall is an instructional designer for a K–12 educational company in Victor, NY. She has been involved in writing, reviewing, and editing educational products for the past 12 years.

• CONTENTSList of FiguresAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Positive School Librarian–Student Relationships Preventing Discipline Problems Correcting Student Behavior Following Up Discipline Chapter 2: Lower Elementary Students Scheduling Gaining and Keeping Attention Rules and Procedures Storytimes Table Activities Transitions Dealing with Problem Children Rewards Working with Teachers, Support Staff, and Parents Summary Scenarios Chapter 3: Upper Elementary Students Scheduling Gaining and Keeping Attention Rules and Procedures Table Activities Transitions Dealing with Problem Children Rewards Working with Teachers, Support Staff, and Parents Summary Scenarios Chapter 4: Middle School Students Scheduling Effective Communication Rules and Procedures Bullying Class Activities Dealing with Problem Students Student Volunteers Working with Teachers and Support Staff Summary Scenarios Chapter 5: High School Students Scheduling Effective Communication Rules and Procedures Bullying Class Activities Dealing with Problem Students Working with Teachers and Support Staff Summary Scenarios Chapter 6: Students from Diverse Backgrounds Effective Communication Rules and Procedures Bullying Class Activities Dealing with Problem Students Working with Teachers and Support Staff Summary Scenarios Chapter 7: Technology Scheduling Effective Communication Rules and Procedures Class Activities Working with Teachers and Support Staff Summary Scenarios Chapter 8: Library Design and Environment Overall Environment Facility Design and Layout Summary Scenarios Works CitedIndex

Useful as a guide, a textbook, or a professional development book, this volume belongs on the shelves of every school media specialist, whether beginning or practiced. Others will also benefit from the classroom management tips included, both teachers and public librarians.