SLM 501 - School Library Leadership

Credits: 3
This course prepares candidates to actively engage in leadership, collaboration, advocacy, and professional networking. Topics include the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for librarian-leadership and key topics from the 2018 AASL National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries such as ethical practice and our professional roles. Candidates complete a leadership analysis, a personal professional development plan, a school library assessment, an advocacy plan, a school library website, and discuss course topics with a practicing school librarian.