This collection of case studies emphasizes practical management techniques designed to be used by library media specialists in elementary, middle and high school settings.

A strategic plan is a useful tool for communicating the purpose of the library media center (LMC) to the administrators, teachers, and parents of the school community. An initial benefit is an assessment of the library program's strengths, weaknesses, and impact on the teaching and learning process. The library media specialist should use the planning process to garner greater support, identify priorities for future direction, provide the basis for effective budget development, and articulate the LMC's integral role in the school's instructional program. Based on Information Power, as well as...

This helpful collection of case studies is designed both for the school reference beginner and the experienced professional. Covers all types of schools (elementary, middle, and high schools; public, private, or parochial in urban, suburban, or rural communities) and examines the four basic aspects of reference work in today's school library media center: user instruction, information services, readers services, and the study, selection, and evaluation of reference works.