New on the Job by American Library Association

New on the Job by American Library Association

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From job search strategies and discovering your work philosophy to the nitty-gritty details of creating acceptable use policies, this work serves as a mentor for new school library media specialists (SLMS). It presents the joys and perils of the profession along with advice on books, presentations, and workshops.

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New on the Job by American Library Association

Transitioning from library school to a real world job or even from a different type of library can pose significant challenges for school library media specialists (SLMS). From job search strategies and discovering your work philosophy to the nitty-gritty details of creating acceptable use policies, New on the Job serves as a wise mentor for new SLMS. Expert authors Ruth Toor and Hilda K. Weisburg share the joys and perils of the profession along with a wealth of practical advice from a combined six decades of experience in library media centers and as collaborators on books, presentations, and workshops. Learn the secrets to successfully collaborate with teachers. Navigate new roles and responsibilities with confidence. Create dynamic interactions with students to deepen their learning experiences. Master the art of communicating with the principal, IT experts, and vendors.
Ruth Toor, a library media consultant, retired after 29 years as elementary school library media specialist. Past president of AASL, she remains active on committees with ALA, AASL, and ALSC. She holds her MLS from Rutgers SCILS. Hilda K. Weisburg, a library media consultant, retired after 31 years as a school library media specialist for both elementary and high schools. She contributes on numerous AASC committees and holds her MLS from Columbia University.
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ISBN 13 9780838909249
ISBN 10 0838909248
Title New on the Job
Author Hilda K Weisburg
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher American Library Association
Year published 2006-10-30
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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