exemplary library media program self-evaluation rubric 2016

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2016 Judy Serritella Exemplary Library Media Program Self-Evaluation Rubric

GLMA & GLAOctober 2015 Page 3 of 13

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Target IndicatorsCategory 2 – Technology Basic Proficient Exemplary

7. Technology ManagementProvide and manage access todigital collections, technology tools& technology resources that supportand enhance instruction and reflectthe needs and interests of diverse P-12 students, school and community.(ALA/ AASL Standards for InitialPreparation of School Librarians,2010, Standard 5.5.3)

The library provides aninadequate technologyinfrastructure to support teachingand learning.

The library does not have a planin place for the updating andreplacing of hardware.

The library does not have avirtual presence of any kind.

The school library mediaspecialist rarely promotes 24-7access to electronic resources.

Many teachers are not aware ofelectronic databases available for

research and support of the CCSSliteracy focus.

The library provides an adequatetechnology infrastructure to supportteaching and learning.

The library may have a plan in placefor the updating and replacinghardware, however it is notimplemented on a regular basis.

The library has a virtual environmentwhich provides basic informationconcerning library programs andadditional resources.

The school library media specialistsometimes promotes 24-7 access toelectronic resources.

Not all subject area teachers may beaware that there are electronicdatabases available for research and tosupport the CCSS literacy focus.

The library provides a strong technologyinfrastructure to support teaching and learning.

The library has an active plan in place for theupdating and replacing hardware (e.g. computers).

The library has an active and engaging virtualenvironment which highlights student work,advocates for the library program and provides 24-7 access to additional resources (e.g. website,school library blog)

The school library media specialist consistentlypromotes and informs to ensure 24-7 access toelectronic resources.

All subject area teachers are aware that there areelectronic databases available for research and to

support the CCSS literacy focus.


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8. Technology Integration The school library media specialistintegrates the use of emergingtechnologies as a means foreffective and creative teaching andto support P-12 students' conceptualunderstanding, critical thinking andcreative processes.(ALA/ AASL Standards for InitialPreparation of School Librarians,2010, Standard 1.1.4)

The school library mediaspecialist uses technology todeliver curriculum content orinstructions to students.

The SLMS occasionally attemptsto integrate emerging technologiesinto instruction to reinforce theskills, dispositions,responsibilities, and self-assessments in AASL Standardsfor the 21 st-Century Learner andGeorgia state standards that

support student achievement.

The SLMS rarely recommendstechnology tools to enhanceinstruction.

The school library media specialistdirects teachers and students in theconventional use of technology tools.He/she encourages adaptation oftechnology by allowing students toselect a tool and modify its use toaccomplish the task at hand.

The SLMS integrates emergingtechnologies into instruction thatreinforce the skills, dispositions,responsibilities, and self-assessments inAASL Standards for the 21st-Century

Learner and state standards that supportstudent achievement.

The SLMS often recommendstechnology tools to enhance instruction.

The school library media specialist cultivates a richlearning environment where the blending choice oftechnology tools with student-initiatedinvestigations or projects across any content area ispromoted.

The SLMS integrates emerging technologies into avariety of instructional strategies to support thediverse learning styles, interests, and ability of allstudents to inquire, think critically, and gain andcreate knowledge.

Integration of these technologies also reinforces the

skills and self-assessments in AASL Standards forthe 21 st-Century Learner and Georgia statestandards that support student achievement.

The SLMS consistently recommends technologytools to enhance instruction and is a building leadermodeling technology integration.


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Target IndicatorsCategory 3 - Staffing Basic Proficient Exemplary

9a. If less than base size:A school system shall provide no lessthan half-time services of a LibraryMedia 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

In compliance with state boardrule.

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

Full-time Library Media Specialist is employedand is not 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.

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

In compliance with state boardrule , but the Library MediaSpecialist may be required toperform other duties on a dailyor frequent basis.

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

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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15. One of the national educationaltechnology goals states: “Effectiveand engaging software and on-lineresources will be an integral part ofevery school’s curriculum.” TheGALILEO Virtual Library providesGeorgia students and teachers accessto exceptional on-line resources at nocost to the local school district. .

Students will be giveninstruction in accessingGALILEO. The password willbe provided in a timely manner.

Instruction and promotion ofGALILEO will be in an organizedmanner and conducted on a frequentbasis. Students, faculty, and staff willbe given instruction and professionaldevelopment in the use of GALILEO.

Instruction and promotion of GALILEO will be inan organized manner and conducted on a frequentbasis. . Searches will be administered and taught insuch a way that maximize efficiency and result in ahigh quality product Best Practices and LearningModels that encourage and endorse GALILEO willbe produced, taught, and shared with other LibraryMedia Specialists throughout the state. TheLibrary 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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19. Local Board approved librarymedia policy is current. This policyrequires development of proceduresfor the school system and for selectingmaterials locally, handling requestsfor reconsideration of materials,considering gifts of instructionalresources, using non-school ownedmaterials, and complying with thecopyright law.(IFBD, 160-4-4.-.01)

A written library media policyexists and is implemented andupdated inconsistently.

A library media policy exists isimplemented consistently. The LibraryMedia Specialist recommends periodicrevisions.

A library media policy sets out clear andcomprehensive policies and is reviewed annuallywith guidance from the library media advisorycommittee for update consideration and subsequentlocal board approval. It is used by the librarymedia staff as a guiding document for the operationof the library media center.

20. Each local school system shall

spend 100 percent of the fundsdesignated for library media centercosts.(O.C.G.A. 20-2-167)

The library media program

receives an allocation forexpenditures every year. Thisamount meets the minimumexpenditure tests.

The library media program budget

exceeds the minimum state allocation.Local funding supplements stateallocation.

The Library Media Specialist, with guidance from

the library media advisory committee, is a partnerwith school and district administrators in planningthe media budget. Long-range strategic planningand supplemental funding plans are madecooperatively, and can include bond issues, grants,school fundraising, and business partnerships tosupplement the budget.


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Target IndicatorsCategory 6 - StaffDevelopment

Basic Proficient Exemplary

21. 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 andadministrative staff. Professionalresources and services for all facultymembers are provided in the librarymedia center for the "learningcommunity".(Information Power; Principle 8, p.100)

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.

Library Media Specialist seeks toenhance his/her professional skills,particularly technology skills, beyondthose required for recertification or bythe 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.

Library Media Specialist continually seeks toenhance his/her professional, particularlytechnology, skills. The Library Media Specialist,when funding permits, also participates annually instate or national conferences. The Library MediaSpecialist is included in planning the staffdevelopment program for the school staff andassists in teaching and organizing sessions. TheLibrary Media Specialist is recognized as a masterteacher and provides staff development optionsbeyond routine planning, e.g., providing a formalneeds assessment to determine staff developmentneeds of the faculty and designing formal courses toaddress those needs. The Library Media Specialistdraws on professional resources both at the localand district levels and online to provide individualassistance to teachers using technology anddesigning curriculum. The Library Media

Specialist may also assist the teacher in his/hergraduate research and secure professional resourcesfor them through interlibrary loan.


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List of citations used in this rubric:

Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning.

http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AASL/Professional_Tools10/Information_Power/Information_Power.htm American Association of School Librarians [and] Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Chicago:American Library Association, 1998. ISBN 0-8389-3470-6

Official Code of Georgia: O.C.G.A. 20-2-167, 12/03/01 and O.C.G.A 20-2-184, http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=20-2-167 http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=20-2-184

A Planning Guide for Information Power. . American Association of School Librarians a division of the American Library Association,

Chicago, 1999, ISBN # 0-8389-8073-2

AASL Standards for 21 st Century Learners. American Association of School Librarians: a division of the American LibraryAssociation. Chicago, 2007. http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards.

ALA/ AASL Standards for Initial Preparation of School Librarians (2010). American Library Association/ American Association ofSchool Librarians. Chicago, 2010.http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aasleducation/schoollibrary/2010_standards_with_rubrics_and_statements_1

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State Board Rule: IDA (1), 160-4-2-.01The Quality Core Curriculum and Student Competencieshttp://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/doe/legalservices/160-4-2-.01.pdf

State Board Rule: IFBD, 160-4-4.-.01 Media Programshttp://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/doe/legalservices/160-4-4-.01.pdf

State Board Rule: CGB, 160-5-1-.22 Personnel Requiredhttp://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/doe/legalservices/160-5-1-.22.pdf

State Lottery Guidelines: FY02 Computers in the Classroom Technology Project - A Georgia Lottery Grant http://techservices.doe.k12.ga.us/edtech/edtechcomputerclass.htm

State Facilities Guidelines: Square Footage Requirements for Use in Developing the Local Facilities Plans ;http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/schools/facilities/squareft.pdf

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