I was unable to attend the pre-conference at ALA Annual in Anaheim, but I did end up getting the resource Growing Schools: Librarians as Professional Developers. This is an inspiring work that outlines several school librarians’ forays into the world of being leaders in professional development at their institutions. Different topics and avenues into professional development are explored ranging from lesson study, to action research, to information management. (Click on the link above to get a preview of the table of contents).
While each and every chapter would not work for me in my own institution, each was an inspiring look into capital “C” change. Many school librarians can identify with the idea of wanting to help teachers, yet not making that connection. Growing Schools gives librarians tips and insights, as well as overviews of entire programs, in how to make those connections, and get administrators and teachers in schools to view librarians as leaders and go-to specialists.
This is a must read for all school librarians.
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Thanks for sharing this resource. We are each responsible for our own professional development. You are right that it has to be self-driven. There are some great tools, resources, and opportunity if we look for them but it is also so helpful to have a good one pointed out.
Hi Jeanette. I love hearing what is inspirational to other librarians. Sometimes in the hectic day to day of work life, it’s hard to look to the future. These are the resources that let us not reinvent the wheel!