School Reform and the School Library Media Specialist (Principles and Practice)
The third title in the publisher’s Principles and Practice series looks at the school library media specialist as a “change agent” and offers strategies on how to effect change. The 11 chapters, divided among 5 sections, reflect the key school reform initiative strands of academic excellence, accountability, diversity, digital literacy, and professional renewal and leadership. Chapters in the first section discuss the librarian as change agent. The 3 chapters in the next section examine the impact of the No Child Left Behind legislation and standards-based education, teaching for understanding, and evidence-based practices. Other chapters address family literacy, reading and the Web, special education and inclusion, and other topics. Tables such as “Core Characteristics of Effective Change Agents—Questions to Ask Yourself” are excellent tools. A solid resource for professional development. --Esther Sinofsky