Activism and the school librarian
Subtitle: tools for advocacy and survival
By: Deborah D. Levitov, editor
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, California
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781610691871; 9781610691888
Subjects: Aims and objectives; Political activity; Public relations; Marketing; Professional relationships; School libraries; Social advocacy; Libraries and education; School librarians; Citizen participation; Government policy; Libraries and community
Description: "This book provides practical strategies and step-by-step plans for developing advocacy initiatives for school libraries"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The promise of library : a theoretical foundation for activism / Gail Bush; title: Teaching and learning : the heart of advocacy / Deborah D. Levitov; title: Taking a proactive stance : advocacy to activism / Ann M. Martin; title: Developing a culture of advocacy / Christie Kaaland; title: School library legislative advocacy defined / Christie Kaaland and Debra E. Kachel; title: Working with parents, community groups, and businesses / Sarah Applegate, David Schuster, and Roz Thompson; title: Building champions in the school community / Debra E. Kachel, Margaux DelGuidice, and Rose Luna.