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Developing An Information Handbook To Improve The Professional Orientation Of Beginning Media Specialists, Jane H. Hargett

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

After a survey of media specialists in a rapidly growing school district and Interviews with 10 library media supervisors in other school districts. It was determined that an Information handbook would improve the professional orientation of beginning media specialists by increasing their understanding of district policies and procedures. Policies and procedures were excerpted from two district policy books, and guidelines were taken from standard works on library administration. The format and organization of the handbook was designed to allow for easy revision. Library Media services Information Handbook was presented to the target group of beginning media specialists during individual orientation …