RLS512 School Library Administration and Advocacy

Application of management principles to the functions of the school library media center as they relate to the center's integrated role in the teaching/learning process. Areas addressed will include budget, program design, communication, public relations, curriculum planning and evaluation of media services. Advocacy for school library media programs based on national research of student achievement will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the school library media sequence or by permission of the program director. 2 semester hours