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CHICAGO — With the recent passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), school libraries are poised for a potential turnaround. But there’s only one way forward: school librarians must become leaders, fully interwoven into the fabric of the educational community. And to become a truly effective leader you’ve got to have a plan. In “,” published by 91��ý Neal-Schuman, Hilda K. Weisburg builds on her decades of experience and mentorship in school libraries to offer a carefully crafted roadmap that guides readers step by step through the process of transforming into a leader, from becoming aware of what’s at stake to learning and mastering the necessary skills for leadership. Using a pragmatic approach that acknowledges the challenges to come while also offering unabashed inspiration, this book:

• incorporates first-hand understanding of the dynamics of the educational environment, from the building to the district level;
• begins by addressing common fears about taking on a leadership role, and shows how to move past them and gain confidence;
• demonstrates how to build credibility among stakeholders and peers through strategic risk-taking;
• discusses ways to rely on one’s strengths to grow skills and expertise;
• explains how to know when to lead and when to manage, plus the fine art of delegation;
• gives pointers on communicating effectively, becoming visible, behaving ethically, maintaining a healthy life-work balance, and other important career issues; and
• shows readers what it takes to move onto a larger stage and become a local educational leader who also has a presence on the state and national level.

for instructors who are interested in adopting this title for course use.

Weisburg was a school librarian for over 30 years and is now an author, speaker, and adjunct instructor at William Paterson University (NJ). She coauthored 14 books for school librarians (with Ruth Toor), including “,” two editions of “,” and “,” which was her first work without Toor. For 35 years she cowrote and edited School Librarian’s Workshop, a bimonthly newsletter for K–12 librarians. She has given presentations at 91��ý, AASL, and state library conferences and given staff development workshops in many locations. A past president of the New Jersey Association of School Librarians, she is a past chair of AASL Advocacy, chairs The Ruth Toor Grant for Strong Public Libraries, and serves on the 91��ý Professional Ethics Committee.

91��ý Store purchases fund advocacy, awareness and accreditation programs for library professionals worldwide. Founded in 1976 by Patricia Glass Schuman and John Vincent Neal, Neal-Schuman Publishers, now an imprint of 91��ý Publishing, publishes professional books for librarians, archivists, and knowledge managers. Contact us at (800) 545-2433 ext. 5052 or editionsmarketing@ala.org.

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