Completely revised with even more contributions added by practicing school librarians, this book further examines the responsibility to lead in many areas and identifies the real-world, day-to-day application of established theory and best practices.

• Emphasizes the essential role of school librarians as leaders in technology, literacy, and curriculum in their schools

• Presents practical, proven ways from working school librarians to get teachers to collaborate with each other and with the librarian

• Prepares school librarians to meet intellectual freedom challenges

• Outlines the key duties of school librarians in effective advocacy for their programs