The High-School Library (Classic Reprint)

Gilbert O. Ward

ISBN 10: 1330544870 / ISBN 13: 9781330544877

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed view of how to efficiently manage a high school library. The author, an experienced library specialist, addresses crucial procedures in library organization, funding, book selection, and staff management in a comprehensive and actionable manner. It explores the challenges faced by high school libraries, such as varying student needs, limited budgets, and the integration of technology, and proposes practical solutions based on best practices. The book also delves into the importance of collaboration between the high school and public libraries to enhance resource sharing and services. Additionally, the book emphasizes the role of the school librarian as an educator and guide, promoting reading and literacy among students. Its insights are invaluable to library professionals, educators, and anyone invested in creating dynamic and effective high school libraries that support the educational journey of young adults. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330544877_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The High-School Library (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330544870
• ISBN 13: 9781330544877
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Education

About this title

Synopsis

Build a strong, student‑centered library in your high school with practical guidance.

This book offers clear, hands‑on advice for planning, organizing, and managing a school library that supports classroom work and fosters reading for pleasure.

Learn how to design a functional, quiet space; select books for diverse ages; and balance school needs with public library partnerships. It covers instruction in using libraries, coordinating with teachers, budgeting, and the role of the librarian in promoting reading and research skills.

• how to set up a central, accessible library with appropriate shelving and workspaces
• principles for book selection, including reference and general reading materials
• models for instruction, catalog use, and collaboration with teachers
• strategies for cooperation with public libraries and potential branch arrangements

Ideal for educators and administrators shaping or evaluating a high‑school library program, this edition speaks directly to the needs of modern schools and their students.