The Whole School Library Handbook

Blanche Woolls · David V. Loertscher

Jan 2005 · American Library Association

About this ebook

"School librarians will use this book again and again for information specifically tailored to their unique needs. LIS students will also benefit from this comprehensive resource, which acts as the perfect introduction to the world of the school library. Featuring information on fundraising, grant writing, flexible scheduling, promoting the school library, and advocating its value in the school community, The Whole School Library Handbook is the must-have guide for your school library media center."--BOOK JACKET.

About the author

Blanche Woolls is the Director and Professor Emerita of the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University. She has been an elementary school librarian and a district level coordinator of school libraries before managing the school library credential program at the University of Pittsburgh. Her articles have appeared in publications such as School Library Journal, Knowledge Quest, and School Library Monthly. Her books include The School Library Media Manager, currently in its third edition. David V. Loertscher is a Professor at San Jose State University’s School of Library and Information Science, where he manages the school library media teacher credential program. He also has taught at Purdue University, Oklahoma University, and the University of Arkansas, where he was the program director. He has spoken at library and education conferences around the world including the International Association of School Librarianship, IFLA, and ALISE.