School Library Management: Just the Basics

摘要

Libraries Unlimited have a new series for librarians that they have named "Just the Basics". The only other book in this series so far is School Library Spaces by the same authors. The emphasis in the book reviewed here is firmly upon school library management. The word "managing" appears in every chapter title, from "managing students" at the start of the book to "managing professional materials" at its end. There are eight chapters in all; on managing students, circulation, volunteers, computers, library stations, the work area, storage, and professional materials. It comprehensively covers what the school librarian must do on a day-to-day basis, but omits relationships with senior school personnel and other key stakeholders.