A guide for K-12 school librarians to develop an effective curriculum with assessment methods including sample curriculum, lessons, and units.

The curriculum development process -- The school librarian's role in reading -- Inquiry in the school library program -- Developing the library instructional program -- Planning for learning in the library -- Assessment to support learning -- Technology as a tool for teaching and learning: the school librarian's role -- The school library website -- The Iowa City library curriculum: an overview -- Sample lessons: literature model -- Sample lessons: inquiry model -- Collaborative inquiry units.