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- Mission Statement - Vision and Provision
Information Power – Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning
Information Power: Building partnerships for learning presents the core standards of library media education as developed by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). The Concord Public School Libraries and the Concord Carlisle Regional High School Library programs adhere to these standards and those of the Massachusetts Department of Education in creating dynamic, student-centered school library information programs.
Mission and Goals of the School Library Media Program
The mission of the library media program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. This mission is accomplished by:
- providing intellectual and physical access to materials in all formats.
- providing instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading, viewing, and using information and ideas.
- working with other educators to design learning strategies to meet the needs of individual students.
Information Power: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs (1988), p.1
The goals of today's library media program point to the development of a community of learners that is centered on the student and sustained by a creative, energetic library media program. These goals are as follows:
- To provide intellectual access to information through learning activities that are integrated into the curriculum and that help all students achieve information literacy by developing effective cognitive strategies for selecting, retrieving, analyzing, evaluating, synthesizing, creating, and communicating information in all formats and in all content areas of the curriculum.
- To provide physical access to information through:
- a carefully selected and systematically organized local collection of diverse learning resources that represent a wide range of subjects, levels of difficulty, and formats;
- a systematic procedure for acquiring information and materials from outside the library media center and the school through such mechanisms as electronic networks, interlibrary loan, and cooperative agreements with other information agencies; and instruction in using a range of equipment for accessing local and remote information in any format.
- To provide learning experiences that encourages students and others to become discriminating consumers and skilled creators of information through comprehensive instruction related to the full range of communications media and technology.
- To provide leadership, collaboration, and assistance to teachers and others in applying principles of instructional design to the use of instructional and information technology for learning.
- To provide resources and activities that contribute to lifelong learning while accommodating a wide range of differences in teaching and learning styles, methods, interests and capacities.
- To provide a program that functions as the information center of the school, both through offering a locus for integrated and interdisciplinary learning activities within the school and through offering access to a full range of information for learning beyond this locus.
- To provide resources and activities for learning that represent a diversity of experiences, opinions, and social and cultural perspectives and to support the concept that intellectual freedom and access to information are prerequisite to effective and responsible citizenship in a democracy.
II. Department of Library Media Studies
All Library Media Specialists responsible to building Principals.
Library Media Meetings
- K - 5 Committee meets monthly
- K-8 Committee meets bi-monthly
- K-12 Committee meets twice annually
Curriculum
- K-5 Chair Rotating coordinator who also serves Elementary Steering Committee.
- Grades 6-8 Serves on monthly Department Chair meetings.
- Grades 9-12 Serves on monthly Department Chair meetings.
III. Staffing
MSLMA Teaching and Learning Specifications - the following link describes MSLMA teaching and learning specifications for staffing.
http://www.mslma.org/whoweare/standards/standardsrev.html
IV. Job Descriptions
It is recommended by the MSLMA that each elementary library have a certified library media specialist and a full time library aide with the following job descriptions.
- Concord Public Schools K-5 - Job Descriptions
Title: K - 5 Library Media Specialist
Reports to: Elementary School Principal
Position Description: Supervise the school library in all areas including facility operations, collection maintenance and development, patron services, library sponsored programs and all aspects of curriculum integration.
Qualifications: Library Media Specialist certification
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Curriculum Integration
- Be familiar with K-5 curriculum, state standards, CPS district outcomes
Integrate curriculum within scope and sequence of library program
Meet with teachers and curriculum specialists to discuss integration of curriculum
Design weekly lesson plans that provide integrated skills for the student.
Teach skills to every class in every grade each week (standard class length is 45 min grades 1-5 and 30 minutes for kindergarten)
Patron Services
Assist students and staff in finding material
Provide special collections for classroom use according to teachers’ needs
Develop subject booklists for curriculum specialists, teachers and parents
With other K-5 librarians, provide staff development in curriculum resources
With other K-5 librarians, publish an annual, comprehensive summer reading list
Collection Development and Maintenance
Review professional journals to make appropriate selections for collection
Order, according to budget guidelines, material to supplement the curriculum including:
books, periodicals, software, AV material and supplies process new material
Weed, inventory, mend and prepare books for bindery
Facility Operations
Oversee circulation procedures
Re-shelve material
Compute and distribute overdue notices to teachers and students and bill for lost materials
Maintain accurate collections systems
Technology
Be responsible for the operation of:
Computerized circulation and cataloging system
Electronic reference applications
Library patron technology area
Internet for patrons and professional purposes
Be responsible for AV services
Have working knowledge of all equipment
Perform annual AV inventory
Distribute, set up and troubleshoot equipment
Determine AV equipment needs for building
Coordinate special programs
National Library Week, Children’s Book Week, book fairs, gift book programs, library newsletter
Prepare bulletin boards, book displays, display cases and keep up the general aesthetic appearance of the library.
Professional responsibilities
Monthly K-12 Library Curriculum Coordination meetings
Monthly K-8 Library Curriculum Coordination meetings
Building based faculty meetings
Supervise and train volunteers
Supervise and evaluate library aides
Participate in professional development programs
2. Job Description
K - 5 Library Aides 11/05/03
Overview
The position of Library Aide exists under the supervision and direction of the Library Media Specialist (hereafter noted as LMS). Library Aides support the LMS in the maintenance of the library facility and patron services, and oversee the library facility in the absence of the LMS.
Patron Services (students and teachers)
provide a welcoming, productive, positive experience for library patrons, volunteers and visitors
provide support to the librarian in supervision of all students
assist students and staff in finding literature and print/non print reference material
assist LMS is developing subject book lists for teachers
Collection Development and Maintenance
assist in preparation of book orders
determine supply needs for book repair and cataloging
process new materials
enter and update MARC records (accession numbers, covers, labels, pockets, computer entry)
create original cataloging data under supervision of LMS
assist in weeding, inventory and mending
make suggestions for additions to collection
Facility Operations
oversee circulation procedures (check books in/out, prepare overdue notices and bills)
oversee library facility while LMS is fulfilling instructional/professional duties
provide assistance to LMS substitute
re-shelve material
help prepare bulletin boards, book displays, display cases and assist in overseeing the general aesthetic appearance of library
prints monthly and annual statistical reports for LMS
prepare purchase orders as requested by LMS. Follow orders through receipt and payment, working with the school’s business office to maintain accurate records.
Technology
operate computerized circulation and cataloging system
oversee library patron technology area in absence of LMS
assist in use of Internet and other electronic sources for patrons and professionals
have working knowledge of all equipment
assist LMS with annual AV inventory
perform minor repairs on AV equipment
distribute, set up and troubleshoot AV equipment
assist LMS in determining AV equipment needs for the building
maintain all service contracts on equipment and call appropriate repair service when needed
Library Program Support
assist in preparation of special library events including National Library Week, Children’s Book Week, book fairs and gift book programs
oversee volunteers as they are trained on use of circulation system, shelving and basic library operations
assist LMS with PTG volunteer scheduling and oversee volunteers on daily basis
Other Tasks as Assigned
3. Concord Public Schools Grade 6-8 - Job Descriptions
Title: CMS Library Media Specialist
Reports to: Concord Middle School Principal
Position Description: Supervise the school library in all areas including facility operations, collection maintenance and development, patron services, library sponsored programs and all aspects of curriculum integration.
Qualifications: Library Media Specialist certification
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Facility Operations
All aspects of circulation and cataloging
Volunteer scheduling and training
Location and placement of material
AV equipment needs, assignment, operation and inventory
Technology services including all online applications
General appearance (bulletin boards, displays, etc)
Collection Maintenance and Development
Oversee library budgets
Select and order materials according to present guidelines
Process all new and replacement material
Maintain current statistics
Maintain collection through professionally accepted procedures (weeding, mending)
Patron Services
Assist students and staff in locating and using material
Provide special collections upon request
Provide booklists upon request for staff, students and parents
Provide staff development upon request
Compile an annual summer reading list
Curriculum Integration
Be familiar with grade level curriculums
Meet with departments regularly for the purpose of integrating library skills into all curricula.
Develop and annually review a scope and sequence of library skills
Teach library skills and literature appreciation within the middle school scheduling structure
Other
Coordinate special programs:
National Library Week
Children’s Book Week
Gift Book Program
Other individual building based programs
Fulfill professional responsibilities
Monthly library curriculum coordination meetings with K-12
Monthly faculty meetings
Grade level and/or department chair meetings as assigned
Supervise and formally evaluate library aides
Participate in all professional programs required of classroom teachers
Outreach
In house communication through newsletters, bulletins, etc.
Maintain community connection with town library
Maintain professional relationship with regional and state organizations
Concord Middle School Library Aide Job Description
Overview:
The position of Library Aide exists under the supervision and direction of the Library Media Specialist (hereafter noted as LMS). Library Aides support the LMS in the maintenance of the library facility and patron services, and oversee the library facility in the absence of the LMS.
Patron Services
Maintain a welcoming atmosphere for all patrons.
Assist students and staff in finding material in a friendly and supportive manner.
Assist students and teachers with all resources including computers, AV equipment, copy machine and any other resource provided by the library.
Assist in preparation of all classroom and /or reserve collections for student research.
Assist students in the library during research projects
Assist the Library Media Specialist (LMS) in supervising students
Collection Development and Maintenance
Assist in selecting resources for purchase
Assist in selecting supplies and materials
Assist in the purchasing process
Assist in processing new books and magazines
Assist in entering and updating MARC records using Alliance Plus and other cataloging software provided by Follett
Assist in weeding, inventory and mending books
Facility operations
Be familiar with and follow library opening and closing procedures.
Oversee the facility in the absence of or during instructional duties of the LMS
Process overdue, lost, missing material using Circulation Plus by preparing school and home overdue notices and sending out bills.
Shelve materials and maintain shelf order
Help prepare bulletin boards, book displays, display cases and be invested in the overall aesthetic appearance of the library
Prepare reports using Circulation Plus (including monthly circulation reports, title lists, category lists, etc) at the request of the LMS
Technology
Have a working knowledge of all Follett applications
Have a working knowledge of all computer based resources including but not limited to the Internet, online databases, First Class, Appleworks, Microsoft Office, etc. to be able to assist patrons in the technology area
Have a working knowledge of all equipment
Assist with the distribution, minor repairs and troubleshooting of AV equipment
Assist LMS with determining AV needs for each building
Assist with the annual AV equipment inventory
Library Program Support
Assist in preparation and execution of special library events including National Library Week, Open House, Gift Book program, Annual Read-Off and any subsequent programs to be developed
Assist in generating ideas for program development including community out reach
Work with volunteers on a daily basis helping to train them in basic library operations
Assist with all other tasks as they arise on an annual basis
Concord Carlisle High School Library - Job Description
Title: CCHS Library Media Specialist
Reports to: CCHS Principal
Position Description: Supervise the school library in all areas including facility operations, collection maintenance and development, patron services, library sponsored programs and all aspects of curriculum integration. Teachers research skills, grades
9 –12.
Qualifications: Library Media Specialist certification
Facility Operations
All aspects of circulation and cataloging
Provides professional development for library staff.
Location and placement of material
Supervises library technology.
Maintains library web page.
General appearance (bulletin boards, displays, etc)
Collection Maintenance and Development
Administers library budgets
Selects, orders and catalogs all materials.
Oversees processing of all new and replacement material
Maintain current statistics
Maintain collection through professionally accepted procedures (weeding, mending)
Patron Services
Assist students and staff in locating and using material
Provide bibliographies and special collections upon request
Coordinate program for incoming freshman with CPS and Carlisle librarians
Provide staff development for faculty
Compile an annual summer reading list
Publish regular library newsletters, notices and contributions to the CCHS parents newsletter.
Curriculum Integration
Be familiar with curriculums in all disciplines
Meet with faculty regularly for the purpose of integrating library skills into all curricula.
Develop and annually review a scope and sequence of library skills
Fulfill professional responsibilities
Attend bi-weekly Department Chair meetings
Monthly faculty meetings
Maintain communication with public libraries.
Supervise and formally evaluate library aides
Attend EDCO meetings
Attend K-12 and 6-12 library meetings.
Attend professional development activities and supervise attendance by staff.
Outreach
In house communication through newsletters, bulletins, etc.
Maintain professional relationship with regional and state organizations
Teaching Responsibilities
Within the framework of regular classes, teach library and research skills to students with the goal that they will have mastered the 9-12 scope and sequence by the time of their graduation.
4. Concord Carlisle Regional High School Grade 9-12 - Job Descriptions
Grade 9-12 Library Aides 11/05/03
Overview:
The position of Library Aide exists under the supervision and direction of the Library Media Specialist (hereafter noted as LMS). Library Aides support the LMS in the maintenance of the library facility and patron services, and oversee the library facility in the absence of the LMS.
Patron Services (students and teachers)
provide a welcoming, productive, positive experience for library patrons, volunteers and visitors
provide support to the librarian in supervision of all students
assist students and staff in finding literature and print/non print reference material
assist LMS is developing subject book lists for teachers
Collection Development and Maintenance
assist in preparation of book orders
determine supply needs for book repair and cataloging
process new materials
enter and update MARC records (accession numbers, covers, labels, pockets, computer entry)
create original cataloging data under supervision of LMS
assist in weeding, inventory and mending
make suggestions for additions to collection
Facility Operations
oversee circulation procedures (check books in/out, prepare overdue notices and bills)
oversee library facility while LMS is fulfilling instructional/professional duties
provide assistance to LMS substitute
re-shelve material
help prepare bulletin boards, book displays, display cases and assist in overseeing the general aesthetic appearance of library
prints monthly and annual statistical reports for LMS
prepare purchase orders as requested by LMS. Follow orders through receipt and payment, working with the school’s business office to maintain accurate records.
Technology
operate computerized circulation and cataloging system
oversee library patron technology area in absence of LMS
assist in use of Internet and other electronic sources for patrons and professionals
have working knowledge of all equipment
assist LMS with annual AV inventory
perform minor repairs on AV equipment
distribute, set up and troubleshoot AV equipment
assist LMS in determining AV equipment needs for the building
maintain all service contracts on equipment and call appropriate repair service when needed
Library Program Support
assist in preparation of special library events including National Library Week, Children’s Book Week, book fairs and gift book programs
oversee volunteers as they are trained on use of circulation system, shelving and basic library operations
assist LMS with PTG volunteer scheduling and oversee volunteers on daily basis
V. Evaluation Instrument - approved by Diana Rigby 8/15/05. Not yet approved by CTA or CCTA. 10/05
Guidelines
Evaluating the Library Media Specialist K-12
1. The Library Media Specialist (LMS) will be evaluated on an annual basis determined by the criteria of years as articulated in the present teacher evaluation model.
2. The Library Media Specialist will set goals with administrators according to teacher guidelines established in the current CPS teacher evaluation model.
3. The Library Media Specialist will be observed teaching lessons and/or working with students in the library. These observations will be followed up with conferences as outlined in the present district evaluation structure.
4. Observations may also occur in non-instructional situations. During these observations the LMS may present information necessary for a better understanding of the library media program and for an accurate evaluation (e.g. newsletters, book orders, collection management statistics, special projects and programs, volunteer information).
5. The Library Media Specialist will be evaluated on the criteria outlined in the Evaluation Instrument with variations from elementary to middle to high school.
6. The Library Media Specialist will be observed and evaluated by the school principal.
Standards:
A. Demonstrates proficiency in the management and administration of the Library Media Center (LMC)
1. Establishes goals for the (LMC
2. Plans/manages the LMC budget
3. Sets/maintains policy and procedures for the LMC that are in alignment with system-wide policies
4. Organizes, classifies and catalogs library materials following nationally recognized professional standards
5. Solicits suggestions from staff, students and administration
6. Assures that the LMC has a safe, attractive, welcoming, orderly, respectful and helpful environment
7. Maintains a climate in which students will be responsible and respectful by serving as a positive role model for students
8. Trains and supervises aides and volunteers
9. Provides AV support and training for faculty
B. Provides Exemplary Resources to the School Community
1. Develops and maintains an up to date collection that serves the population and supports the curriculum based on collaboration with teachers and administrators
2. Develops and maintains a collection that represents cultural diversity and human differences
3. Uses professional selection tools (reviews, databases, workshops etc.)
4. Uses current technology to deliver electronic information
5. Keeps staff and students informed of latest acquisitions to promote a high rate of circulation
6. Promotes effective use of resources
Standards:
A. Demonstrates proficiency in the management and administration of the Library Media Center (LMC)
1. Establishes goals for the (LMC
2. Plans/manages the LMC budget
3. Sets/maintains policy and procedures for the LMC that are in alignment with system-wide policies
4. Organizes, classifies and catalogs library materials following nationally recognized professional standards
5. Solicits suggestions from staff, students and administration
6. Assures that the LMC has a safe, attractive, welcoming, orderly, respectful and helpful environment
7. Maintains a climate in which students will be responsible and respectful by serving as a positive role model for students
8. Trains and supervises aides and volunteers
9. Provides AV support and training for faculty
B. Provides Exemplary Resources to the School Community
1. Develops and maintains an up to date collection that serves the population and supports the curriculum based on collaboration with teachers and administrators
2. Develops and maintains a collection that represents cultural diversity and human differences
3. Uses professional selection tools (reviews, databases, workshops etc.)
4. Uses current technology to deliver electronic information
5. Keeps staff and students informed of latest acquisitions to promote a high rate of circulation
6. Promotes effective use of resources
7. Maintains good relations with local public libraries to broaden the resource base for students
C. Provides Effective Library Media Services
1. Maintains flexible use of the library media center for research, browsing, recreational reading and listening for individuals, small groups and whole classes
2. Provides training for staff in use of new materials (technology, equipment, etc.)
3. Assures that the LMC and its resources are accessible to students and faculty and establishes a positive rapport with all patrons
4. Provides orientation for new faculty and students
5. Maintains effective communication with staff, students, parents and administrators via various vehicles (ex: newsletters, announcements, book lists, special collections, displays, special programs)
D. Demonstrates Proficiency in Curriculum and Instruction (establishing curriculum outcomes, integrating information and technology skills into the curriculum, and using effective teaching skills)
1. Is knowledgeable in all areas of grade level curricula
2. Participates in curriculum development projects and collaborates with teachers in setting local outcomes that align with state curriculum frameworks with the idea of incorporating these outcomes into the library curriculum
3. Partners with teachers in planning implementing and evaluating curriculum activities geared toward overall scope and sequence
4. Develops lesson plans that help students learn to: select appropriate resources, use reference material, be independent researchers, appreciate literature and develop lifelong reading, listening, viewing and critical thinking skills
5. Integrates technology into all areas of information literacy
6. Uses current teaching methodologies that may include some or all aspects of Dimensions of Learning and Differentiated Instruction
7. Engages in self-assessment by constantly examining the effectiveness and appropriateness of instructional techniques
E. Continues with Professional Development and Growth
1. Meets all teacher requirements for professional development articulated by the Massachusetts DOE
2. Demonstrates commitment to the field by belonging to professional organizations related to librarianship and/or education, and attends workshops, conferences and meetings that will increase knowledge and promote new ideas
Keeps current in the field and applies new ideas
VI. Facilities
A. Resource Standards
MSLMA Resources Standard
http://www.mslma.org/whoweare/standards/standardsrev.html
B. Space Standards
MSLMA Facility Standard Specifications
http://www.mslma.org/whoweare/standards/standardsrev.html
Massachusetts Department of Education - Education Laws and Regulations
http://www.doe.mass.edu/lawsregs/603cmr38.html?section=05
Model Schools Library Program Rubric - Massachusetts State Library Media Association
VII. Curriculum Integration into Classroom
A. Library curriculum K-5
Student Learning Outcomes - Information Literacy - Library Media
http://colonial.net/curriculum/curriculumoutcomes.php
Curriculum Overviews K - 5
http://colonial.net/curriculum/overviews/index.php
B. Library Curriculum 6-8
C. Library Curriculum 9-12
VIII. Technology
A. Administrative
All libraries will be equipped with up-to-date cataloging, collection development and circulation software with appropriate technical support provided by data services and service contracts.
Libraries will support AV services with up-to-date equipment.
B. Curriculum
Technology is imbedded within the library curriculum.
LMS and Technology Specialists coordinate efforts around technology in the curriculum.
LMS instruct students in the use of technology-based resources such as online encyclopedias, databases.
LMS work with individual teachers providing them with collaborative projects that incorporate technology.
LMS provide professional development in technology as it pertains to the research process and information literacy.
VIIII. Appendix
Students achieve significantly better in districts where there are fully funded and fully supported library media programs.
School Library Media Studies on Achievement
http://www.iema-ia.org/IEMA119.html
Ohio Study
http://www.oelma.org/studentlearning/default.asp
X. Policies and Procedures for Each Library
Each library has its own building based policies and procedures manual. Policies that have been approved by School Committee are included in these manuals and are consistent in all libraries.
XII. Advocacy
Why Principals Should Support School Libraries
http://www.ericdigests.org/2003-3/libraries.htm
Simmons Study - Linking Students Achievement to Libraries
http://web.simmons.edu/%7Ebaughman/mcas-school-libraries/
MSLMA Mass. School Library Media Association Advocacy Resources
http://www.mslma.org/CAR/advocacy.html
The Ohio Study - School Libraries and Student Learning
http://www.oelma.org/studentlearning/default.asp
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