media library evaluation

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Georgia DOE 2012 Library Media Program Self-Evaluation RubricAll Exemplary programs will meet or exceed the definitions below for Basic, Proficient, and Exemplary programs. All Exemplary programswill have achieved the requirements set out in state education laws, state board policies, state guidelines, and selected National Standards.

1. Information Literacy Standards areintegrated into content instruction(Information Power; Principle 2; Pg.58)AASL Standards for the 21st-CenturyLearner are integrated into contentinstruction. (http://tinyurl.com/3q8dpa)

2. Collaborative planning includesI both theLibrary Media spec.ialists andteachers toensure use of library mediaI center resources that support on-goingclassroom instruction andimplementation of state curriculumand the GPS and CCGPS.(IFBD 160-4-4-.01)

Information Literacy Skillscurriculum is comprised ofbasic library media orientationskills and instruction onhowto find information.

The Library Media Specialistparticipates in collaborativeplanning when initiated by theteacher.

Information literacy skills areintegrated into the curriculum throughthe collaborative efforts of the LibraryMedia Specialist and teachers. GeorgiaPerformance Standards (GPS) andCommon Core GPS (CCGPS) areusedas abasis for teaching.

TheLibrary Media Specialistencourages collaborative planningamong teachers who are teaching unitsof simlar content. The Library MediaSpecialist is famliar with the GeorgiaStandards. orgwebsite and theCommon Core standards andencourages teachers to use theresources available onGSO web page.

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'Fhelibrary media program fosters critical thinkingskills and independent inquiry so students canlearn to choose reliable information andbecomeproactive and thoughtful users of information andresources. The Library Media Specialist andclassroom teacher collaborate using CCGPS andGPS to plan and teach the units of study. Thelibrary media program uses the AASL standards tohelp shape the learning of students in the school

jThe Library Media Specialist actively plans with ,jand encourages every teacher toparticipate in thedesign of instruction. Learning strategies andactivities for all students aredesigned with allteachers who arewilling to plan collaboratively'A.ll students with diverse learning styles, abilities,andneeds are included in collaborative plans. j


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Georgia DOE 2012 Library Media Program Self-Evaluation Rubric3. Professional library media staff areengaged inactive teaching role/s.(Information Power;Principle 4, p. 58)

4. The library media center resourcesencourage and support reading,viewing, and listening.(Information Power;Principle 6, p. 58)

5. Services are provided to studentswho havediverse learning abilities,styles, and needs.(Information Power; Principle 7,p.58)

6. Student achievement is routinelyassessed.(APLanning Guide for InformationPower; p. 36)

The Library Media Specialistmakes recommendations tostudents for class projects andpleasure reading. The LibraryMedia Specialist provides basicorientation and instruction oninformation location skills.

Bulletin boards and displays ofbooks and reading materialsreflect different aspects of thecurriculum, holidays, andcommunity interests to supportrecreational reading.

The library media centerresources reflect diverselearning abilities, styles, andneeds.

The classroom teacher isresponsible for assessingstudent achievement.

The Library Media Specialist andteachers plan and teach col\aborativelyso that the library media program isanextension of classroom instruction.

The library media center offers eventsand activities that appeal to awiderange of interests. Attendance statisticsverify students' use.

The library media staff selectsresources and informs teachers of theseresources with recommendations tosupport students' diverse learningabilities and styles.

Together the teacher and LibraryMedia Specialist develop a rubric(s) oranother effective means for assessingstudent achievement.

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The-Library Media Specialist uses avariety ofteaching styles to meet diverse needs of students.Collaborative planning, which takes place on aregular basis, determnes where and how studentassessment takes place, and whether the teacher orthe Library Media Specialist does the assessment.The GPS and CCGPS are integrated into theunitsled by the LMS and classroom teacher. /

/\/The library media center is a critical element in theschool's reading program. The library mediaprogram meets the needs of both thereading/language arts curriculum and recreationalreading.

The Library Media Specialist and teachers collectam use student data to design activities that willlead to student achievement. The library mediaprogram supports instructional strategies andlearning activities that meet individual needs.

The teacher and Library Media Specialist use avariety of collaboratively designed tools forassessing student achievement, e.g., rubrics, Jstudent self-evaluations, and studentpresentations to peers and/or adult professionalsina field of study.

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Georgia DOE 2012Library Media Program Self-Evaluation RubricTarget Indicators

Category 2- Staffing

7a. If less than base size:A school system shall provide no lessthan half-time services of aLibraryMedia Specialist for each school lessthan base size and shall provide adultsupervision in the library media centerfor the entire instructional day.Base Size definition defined byunweighted FTE:Grades K-5: 450Grades 6-8: 624Grades 9-12: 970

7b. If base sizeor larger:A school system shall employ a full-time Library Media Specialist for eachbase size school or larger.(Base size defined byunweightedFTE: K-5, 450; 6-8,624; 9-12,970)(CGB, 160-5-1-.22)

Basic

In compliance with stateboardrule.

In compliance with state boardrule, but the Library MediaSpecialist may berequired toperform other duties onadailyor frequent basis.

Proficient

A full-time Library Media Specialist isemployed and is not shared at any othertime with other areas in theschool nordoes he/she provide services outsidethe library media center. Adultsupervision by certified personnel isavailable for theentire day.

Library Media Specialist is not requiredto perform other duties onadaily orfrequent basis. A part-time librarymedia paraprofessional is employed.


Exemplary

Full-time Library Media Specialist is employedand isnot shared at any other time with other areasin the school nor does he/she provide servicesoutside the library media center. Adultsupervision by certified personnel is available forthe entire day.

The following criteria that exceed state rules arein place: Additional support personnel areemployed in areas of the library media program.Library-media staff is always availablethroughout the instructional day to assist teachersand students. Support staff is not shared in otherareas of the school. A full-time paraprofessionalperson (clerk) is on staff in the library mediacenter./-/


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Georgia DOE 2012Library Media Program Self-Evaluation RubricTarget Indicators

Category 3- Facilities, Access,and Resources8. There shall be aplan for flexiblyscheduled library media center accessfor students and teachers in groups oras individuals simultaneouslythroughout each instructional day.Accessibility shall refer to the facility,the staff, and the resources and shallbe based on instructional need.(IFBD 160-4-4-.01)

9. School library media center squarefootage requirements based on FTE.(Square Footage RequirementsforUse in Developing the Local FacilitiesPlans)http://tinyurl.com IGa-Media-Center-square-footage (Page 6)

10. Streamng video is usedthroughout the school to support thecurriculum. Interactive whiteboardsand computers areused for teachingand learning throughout the school.A central electronic media distributionsystem isalso available.(Square Footage Requirements forUse inDeveloping the Local FacilitiesPLans)

Basic

Flexible scheduling makesresources and assistanceavailable at the time of learningneed, but school schedules mayoverride this preferableflexibility. Library media staffis available to teachers andstudents for most of the schoolday.

Based on FTE, the librarymedia center meets mnimumsquare footage requirements.

Streamng video isused on aregular basis to support thecurriculum.The school has several whiteboards located throughout thebuilding and used on afrequentbasis.Electronic distribution systemmeets state requirements.

Proficient

I "Flexible scheduling and library mediastaff areavailable throughout the day toassist teachers and students regardlessof ability or disability. The librarymed~nter is available either beforeor after school.

Based on FTE, the library media centerexceeds mnimum square footagerequirements and is large enough toaccommodate large and small groupsand individuals workingsimultaneously. Shelving, storageareas, and electric wiring meet theneeds of the collection.

Streamng video is used on a regularbasis to support the curriculum.The school has several white boardslocated throughout the building andused on a frequent basis.Electronic distribution system meetsstate requirements.

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Electronic distribution system meets state Vrequirements.

Exemplary

Flexible scheduling ismaintained allowing fullparticipation of teachers and the Library MediaSpecialist in collaborative planning and allowingstudents to come to the library media center at anytime. The library media center is available bothbefore and after school. Some evening hours maybe scheduled for instructional needs of studentsand famlies.

Based onFTE, the library media center exceedsmnimum square footage requirements and is largeenough to accommodate large and small groupsand individuals working simultaneously. Shelving,storage areas, and electric wiring meet the needs ofthe collection. In addition, production andpresentation space isavailable. Students withspecial needs are easily accommodated in the \Library Media Center. ~Streamng video and other technologies areusedon aregular basis to support the curriculum. TheLibrary Media Center has awhiteboard and it isused onaregular oasis.he school nas several white boards locatedt ougfiout the building and used on a freque tbasis.


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11. Print and non-print resources and Print and non-print library Print and non-print resources, including 1.,Printand non-print resources, includingaccess toonline information arebasic media center resources are subscription databases andother library subscription databases, access to the Internet, andto a library media program, A school adequate to support the core media center resources are available other library media center resources are availablenetwork is effective for delivering curriculum. Two or three online tomultiple networked computers on aLAN throughout the school, Some librarymedia resources to the classroom and computers for student access to within the library media center only, A media center resources are accessible via Internetbeyond, Multiple computers are online resources areavailable in LAN (Local Area Network) is fully access outside the school. Students use libraryavailable for student access to online the library media center. functional. Network services are media center technology independently forresources that enhance instruction, delivered to all classrooms. xtended projects and information retrievaL(FY02 Computers in the Classroom rTechnology Project - A Georgia vLottery Grant)12, All library media resources are Management and circulation TheOPAC iselectronically networked The OPAC isavailable on aLAN throughout themanaged for maximum efficient use, workstations andat least one toseveral computers within the library schooL All resources arerecorded inMARCThe library media center has an online catalog access COPAC) media center, New acquisitions are format so that access is available on the LAN andelectronic online public access catalog exist in the library media center. added based on reliable review sources, weeding of out-of-date materials can betimely. ,(OPAC), Funds for acquisition of MARC format isused, stateandnational award books, and TheOPAC isup-to-date and reflects-the librarycomputers areutilized to implement curriculum needs, Weeding is an media center holdings. Some library media centerthegoals/objectives set forth in the ongoing process. A network resources are accessible via Internet access outsideStateTechnology Plan 2007-2012 or distribution of resources beyond the the school.in the System Comprehensive School library media center is not available.Improvement Plan,(FY02 Computers in the ClassroomTechnology Project - A Georgia Jottery Grant)

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13. One of the national educational Students will be given Instruction and promotion of Instruction and promotion of GALl LEO will be intechnology goals states: "Effective instruction inaccessing GALILEO will be inan organized an organized manner and conducted ona frequentand engaging software and on-line GALILEO. The password will manner andconducted ona frequent basis.. Searches will be admnistered and taught inresources will be an integral part of be provided ina timely manner. basis. Students, faculty, and staff will such away that maximze efficiency and result inaevery school's curriculum." The begiven instruction andprofessional high quality product Best Practices and LearningGALILEO Virtual Library provides development inthe use ofGALILEO. Models that encourage and endorse GALILEO willGeorgia students and teachers access beproduced, taught, and shared with other Libraryto exceptional on-line resources at no Media Specialists throughout the state. Thecost to the local school district. . Library Media Specialist conducts StaffDevelopment classes with the faculty and staff.The faculty and staff will take advantage of theonline courses and lessons available throughGALILEO.

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Target IndicatorsGeorgia DOE 2012 Library Media Program Self-Evaluation Rubric

Category 4 - AdministrativeSupport14. The local system superintendentshall appoint a system media contactperson (SMCP) to serve as a liaison tothe department.(IFBD, 160-4-4.-.0] )

15. Admnistrative staff support atboth the school and district levels isessential for the development of astrong library media program.(Information Power; Principle 4, p.100)

BasicA system media contact person(SMCP) is appointed andcommunication from the SMCPisreceived and posted for allLibrary Media Specialists andstaff. The media coordinator orcurriculum coordinator mayserve as the SMCP to facilitatecommunication to and fromDOE.The school principal providessupport to the library mediaprogram andmakes time tomeet with the Library MediaSpecialist occasionally.

ProficientA system media contact person(SMCP) is appointed andcommunication from the SMCP isreceived and posted for all LibraryMedia Specialists and staff. The SMCPcoordinates communication among allLibrary Media Specialists in the district,and dissemnates messages fromGaDOE, GALILEO, and other entities.

The school principal and districtadmnistrators take an active role inencouraging teachers to integratelibrary media resources into thecurriculum. School, department, anddistrict level admnistrators meetregularly with the Library MediaSpecialist.

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ExemplaryThe SMCP maintains communication amongLibrary Media Specialists in the district. Districtlevel admnistrators facilitate the communicationamong the SMCP, Library Media Specialists, andthemselves. The SMCP understands the role oftheLibrary Media Specialist and encourages opportunities for Library Media Specialists to meetregularly. The district encourages links on schooland district websites for library media center Jannouncements and services.The school principal and district admnistratorslake aieadership role in encouraging teachers tointegrate library media resources into thecurriculum, fostering aclimate of collaboration andinquiry, encouraging the Library Media Specialistto be knowledgeable about current educationaltrends, promoting occasional visits to exemplaryprograms, and providing budgetary support.


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16. Each local board of education System and local school library A library media advisory commttee A library media advisory commttee is effective inshall adopt a library media policy that media commttees support exists and meets amnimum of twice a the development oflibrary media policy, e.g.,provides for the establishment of a implementation of the library year. Planning and evaluation of the budget development, acquisition of resources, andmedia commttee at the system level media program. A media library media program is executed reconsideration of materials. This policy, whichand at each school. A library media advisory commttee exists and regularly. (This commttee may bethe may be themedia/technology plan in some schools,commttee makes recommendations meets once or twice ayear. same as the technology commttee in is the basis of operation for actions of theadvisoryanddecisions relating toplanning, (This commttee may bethe some schools.) commttee, the library media staff, andoperation, evaluation, and same asthe technology admnistration. It isevaluated, reviewed, andimprovement of the library media commttee in some local updated annually.program. This commttee shall schools.) I~annually evaluate library mediaservices and develop amulti-yearmedia plan for budget services and \riorities.(IFBD,160-4-4.-.01)17. Local Board approved library A written library media policy A library media policy exists is A library media policy sets out clear andmedia policy iscurrent. This policy exists and is implemented and implemented consistently. The Library comprehensive policies andis reviewed annuallyrequires development of procedures updated inconsistently. Media Specialist recommends periodic with guidance from the library media advisoryfor the school system and for selecting revisions. commttee for update consideration and subsequentmaterials locally, handling requests local board approval. It isused by the libraryfor reconsideration of materials, media staff as aguiding document for the operationconsidering gifts of instructional of the library media center.resources, using non-school ownedmaterials, and complying with thecopyright law. jIFBD,160-4-4.-.01)18. Each local school system shall The library media program The library media program budget The Library Media Specialist, with guidanee fromspend 100percent of the funds receives an allocation for exceeds themnimum stateallocation. the library media-advisory commttee, is apartnerdesignated for library media center expenditures every year. This Local funding supplements state with school and district admnistrators inplanningcosts.(O.C.G.A. 20-2-167) amount meets the mnimum allocation. the media budget. Long-range strategic planningexpenditure tests. I~andsupplemental funding plans aremadecooperatively, and caninclude bond issues, grants,

tchool fundraising, andbusiness partnerships tosupplement the budget, (

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Georgia DOE 2012 Library Media Program Self-Evaluation RubricTarget Indicators

Category 5 - StaffDevelopment19. Staff development opportunitiesare available both for the librarymedia staff to enhance their ownprofessional knowledge and for thelibrary media staff to provideinformation and technology literacyskills to other teachers andadmnistrative staff. Professionalresources and services for all facultymembers are provided in the librarymedia center for the "learningcommunity" .(Information Power; Principle 8, p.100)

Basic ProficientLibrary Media Specialist seeks toenhance his/her professional skills,particularly technology skills, beyondthose required for recertification orbythe school district. Library MediaSpecialist provides occasional formalstaff development instruction andinformal instruction duringcollaborative planning with teachers.The school system makes staffdevelopment options available forlibrary media support staff. TheLibrary Media Specialist isknowledgeable of the districtprofessional development services.

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Category 6- Otherj

(Giveadditional indicators thatdescribe the quality of your schoollibrary media program as itrelates totechnology integration)

Library Media Specialistparticipates in staffdevelopment options andprovides informal staffdevelopment instruction duringcollaborative planning withteachers. Current professionalresources are maintained in thelibrary media center if thedistrict does not provide acentralized professionalresource center.

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Library Media Specialist continually seeks toenhance his/her professional, particularlytechnology, skills. The Library Media Specialist,when funding permts, also participates annually instate or national conferences. The Library MediaSpecialist is included inplanning the staffdevelopment program for the school staff andassists in teaching and organizing sessions. TheLibrary Media Specialist is recognized as amaster .~eacher and provides staff development optionsbeyond routine planning, e.g., providing aformalneeds assessment todetermne staff developmentneeds of the faculty and designing formal courses toaddress those needs. The Library Media Specialistdraws onprofessional resources both at the localanddistrict levels and online to provide indivi ualassistance to teachers using technology anddesigning curriculum. The Library MediaSpecialist may also assist the teacher in his/hergraduate research and secureprofessional resourcesfor them through interlibrary loan.

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