Activism and the school librarian : tools for advocacy and survival / Deborah D. Levitov, editor.

Other author Levitov, Deborah D.
Format Book
Publication InfoSanta Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, [2012]
Descriptionpages cm
Subjects
School librarians--Professional relationships. --United States.
School librarians--Political activity. --United States.
School libraries--Aims and objectives. --United States.
School libraries--United States. --Marketing.
School libraries--Public relations. --United States.
School libraries--Government policy. --United States. --Citizen participation.
Libraries and education--United States.
Libraries and community--United States.
Social advocacy.

Contents The promise of library : a theoretical foundation for activism / Gail Bush -- Teaching and learning : the heart of advocacy / Deborah D. Levitov -- Taking a proactive stance : advocacy to activism / Ann M. Martin -- Developing a culture of advocacy / Christie Kaaland -- School library legislative advocacy defined / Christie Kaaland and Debra E. Kachel -- Working with parents, community groups, and businesses / Sarah Applegate, David Schuster, and Roz Thompson -- Building champions in the school community / Debra E. Kachel, Margaux DelGuidice, and Rose Luna.
Abstract "This book provides practical strategies and step-by-step plans for developing advocacy initiatives for school libraries"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012016873
ISBN9781610691871 (pbk.)
ISBN1610691873 (pbk.)