{"product_id":"simply-indispensable-janice-gilmore-see-9781591587996","title":"Simply Indispensable: An Action Guide for School Librarians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA structured approach to advocacy for K-12 school librarians focuses their energy on an active path that showcases library programs and resources and expresses the essential role librarians serve in school and student success.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKeeping a library program vital requires regular reflection about current practices and a willingness to implement changes that will position the library and library staff should they be threatened with elimination. \u003ci\u003eSimply Indispensable: An Action Guide for School Librarians\u003c\/i\u003e helps librarians do just that. The book begins with an explanation of the need to act and then offers a systematic approach to taking action. Each chapter is devoted to an active path: attracting patrons; interacting with teachers, parents, administrators, and the community; communicating; reacting to \"situations;\" working for reinstatement if the worst happens, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book covers advocacy--from the subtle exercise of developing excellent programs to the overt outreach of Legi-Days. Additionally, there is specific information about what to do when the RIF notice or pink slip arrives or if cuts are made, including how to properly close a library. After putting these actions into effect, school librarians will have a cadre of supporters ready to speak for them should the need arise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Janice Gilmore-See\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1591587999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781591587996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Libraries Unlimited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/30\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2011 pg. 358","brand":"Janice Gilmore-See","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48113629724927,"sku":"9781591587996","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_163fc13e-1e57-487d-b241-01703c3b7750.jpg?v=1769616276","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/simply-indispensable-janice-gilmore-see-9781591587996","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}