In New on the Job, experts Toor and Weisburg helped newbies make the transition to real-world school librarianship.Being Indispensable is all about staying one: without a proactive approach, school librarians, facing a severe economic downturn and budget cuts, run the risk of becoming an endangered species. In clear, simple, and practical language, this book empowers school librarians by helping themUnderstand what other stakeholders in aschool need and wantDemonstrate their importance to administrators,teachers, and parentsPlan strategically in both their personal and professional livesMaster important tools like advocacy and marketingMaking the case for the vital role school librarians play in learning, this book gives readers all the strategies they need to become the kind of leader their school can t do without.