{"title":"Elizabeth Bentley","description":"\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Bentley's work offers insightful perspectives on educational leadership and innovation, particularly within the realm of school libraries. Her books explore practical strategies to enrich learning environments and support student engagement through thoughtful resource management and creative programme development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for educators and librarians seeking fresh ideas, Bentley’s writing combines clear guidance with a passion for fostering educational growth. Her contributions stand out for their focus on empowering those shaping the future of school-based learning.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-innovative-school-librarian-by-elizabeth-bentley-9781783300556","title":"The Innovative School Librarian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book takes a strategic approach to the leadership of school libraries and will inspire and enable school librarians to think creatively about their work and the community in which they operate. \u003ci\u003eThe Innovative School Librarian\u003c\/i\u003e raises important questions about the functions of the school librarian and sets out to encourage the reader to re-examine their own professional values, assumptions and practices. This has led to the inclusion of a new chapter on using evidence, a large number of new vignettes to illustrate responses to challenges, as well as a significant restructuring of other chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by current leaders in the field, each chapter addresses the practical issues facing school librarians. This new edition has been fully updated in light of curriculum revisions, resource changes, developments in the use and integration of technology, and new routes into the profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe librarian's philosophy and professional identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBridging the gap between different visions for the school library\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdentifying and understanding our community\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaking a positive response to change\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKeeping inspired and inspiring others\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntegrating the library into teaching and learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an essential, thought-provoking book for all school librarians, practitioners in schools library services, and students of librarianship. It has plenty to interest school leadership, headteachers, educational thinkers, public library managers, and local government officers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608090067180,"sku":"9781783300556","price":159.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781783300556-the-innovative-school-librarian.jpg?v=1778182191"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elizabeth-bentley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}