The networked librarian : the school librarian's role in fostering connections, collaboration and co-creation across the community / Sarah Pavey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pavey, Sarah, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

School librarians--Vocational guidance.

School librarians.

School libraries--Administration.

School libraries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxvii, 242 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Facet, 2024.

Summary:

The role of the school librarian is varied, extending far beyond resource management and collection curation, to include collaboration and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for both curriculum support and leisure time. Whether working individually, as part of a library team, or as part of a broader team within the school, local or global community, building and maintaining relationships has become an essential skill.<br><br><i>The Networked Librarian</i> is an invaluable guide to working effectively with the whole school and beyond. Bringing together the author's extensive experience in school libraries and education, it provides a means for school librarians to engage with their communities to create real impact.

Contents:

Intro

Title page

Contents

About the Author

Foreword - The Network is the Message

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Introduction

CHAPTER 1 Understanding the Dynamics of Working Relationships

Defining teams

Preparing to work as a team in practice

Applying theoretical models in practice

CHAPTER 2 Working Through Change

Adapting to change

The Change Curve

Implementing change

CHAPTER 3 Communication

Choosing the correct communication channel

Encoding and decoding

Verbal communication

Tone of voice and listening skills

Body language

Cultural differences

Understanding the dynamics of conversation

Communication styles

CHAPTER 4 Dealing with Difficult People

What is challenging behaviour and why does it arise?

Working through conflict

Managing a difficult meeting

Types of behaviour

CHAPTER 5 Librarians as Leaders

What is leadership?

Why is leadership important?

Leadership in practice

Leading a library team

Leading other teams

CHAPTER 6 Working with Students

Adapting communication style for student interaction

Ensuring a safe and welcoming environment

Working with student library helpers

Behaviour management

Working with students who have special educational needs

CHAPTER 7 Working with Teachers

Why is collaboration with teaching staff important?

Overcoming barriers to collaboration with teachers

Teacher-librarian collaboration in practice

CHAPTER 8 Working with Senior Leaders, School Governors and the Inspection Team

Senior leadership teams

School governors

School inspectors

CHAPTER 9 Working with Parents, Guardians and Carers

Why is it important to work with parents, guardians and carers?

How can we be involved with parents, guardians and carers?

Parents as volunteers

Parents as advocates.

Communicating with parents

Dealing with difficult parents

Effective parent teams

CHAPTER 10 Working with Other Members of the School Community

Working with support staff for student achievement and wellbeing

Working with support staff for effective library management

CHAPTER 11 Building Networks

Competencies for networking

Creating networks within our schools

Creating and using external networks

References

Index.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 16 Apr 2024).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Pavey, Sarah The Networked Librarian

ISBN:

9781783306220