Course Description

LIB 500

School Library Center Media Management (3)

In this overview of the management of the school library media center, the library media teacher focuses on those elements that differ from responsibilities of a classroom teacher. The course examines planning, budgeting, marketing, community relations, policy development, legal concerns, facilities supervision of staff and students, and program evaluation. Professional ethics, organizations, and self-development, together with the power of access to information in society are emphasized.