The Role of School Librarians

THE ROLE OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANSL E A R N I N G T A R G E T S

By the end of the lesson:

1. I will know the difference between an elementary school librarian and secondary school librarian.

2. I will be able to make a purchasing recommendation to Mrs. Eilers to improve our Easy book collection.

B E L L W O R K

1. Login to computer2. Open Internet

Explorer3. Go to

padlet.com/wall/kadar14a

4. Follow the directions.

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PRIMARY

VS. SECONDARY

H O W AR E T

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I FF E R E N T ?

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARIANS

F I X E D S C H E D U L I N GFocused on instruction: Library classes Computer classesAfter school clubsTutoringScheduling spaceDisplays/promotionsEmails and phone callsReporting

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARIANSF L E X I B L E S C H E D U L I N G

Focused on serving students & faculty

Teaching: Research Internet safety/digital

citizenship TechnologyCollection development

& purchasingLeadership and

management

After school clubs

TutoringScheduling spaceDisplays/

promotionsEmails and

phone calls

MY WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday -- Organize & Set Goals

Tuesday -- Books and Purchasing

Wednesday -- Lesson Planning

Thursday -- Marketing & Design

Friday -- Record and Displays

MY DAILY SCHEDULE

Different every day!

I never know what I’m going to get!

TRAINING

H O W DO Y

O U GE T T

H E R E ?

JOURNEY FOR MOST PEOPLE

Undergraduate

Teaching Degree

+ Classroom Experience

+ K-12 Endorsement

in School Libraries

added later

= School Librarian

HOW DID MRS. EILERS GET HERE?

Journalism Degree

+ 10 Years in Business

+ 10 Years as Mom

+ Library Endorseme

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+ Teaching Certificate in One Year

+ One year in 3

Elementary Schools

= CHS School

Librarian

CLASSES I TOOKTeaching & Learning in the Digital EnvironmentChildren’s Literature & EducationYoung Adult Literature & EducationReference Resources & ServicesCataloging & ClassificationManaging Collections in LibraryLeadership/Management in LibrarySpecial (Teaching) Methods in School Library

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TOUR OUR COLLECTIONFiction books Non-fiction booksProfessional booksReference booksDVDsE-BooksOnline subscriptions – databases, etc.

THERE’S A POLICY FOR THAT!1.      Objectives of Library Services – The primary objective of a school or district library is to support, supplement and enrich the educational program. It is the

responsibility of each library to provide a wide range of materials on all levels of difficulty, with diversity in learning approach, and the presentation of varying points of view.

 2.      Library Bill of Rights – The Board of Education for the School District of Omaha endorses the tenets set forth in the American Library Association “Library Bill of

Rights” and addresses them to the responsibilities of school library as follows: a)      To provide a comprehensive collection of instructional materials selected in compliance with basic written selection principles, and to provide maximum

accessibility to these materials.b)      To provide materials that will support the curriculum, taking into consideration the individual’s needs, and the varied interests, abilities, socioeconomic

backgrounds, and maturity levels of the students served.c)      To provide materials for teachers and students that will encourage growth in knowledge, and that will develop literary, cultural, and aesthetic appreciation, and

ethical standards.d)     To provide materials which reflect the ideas and beliefs of religious, social, political, historical, and ethnic groups and their contribution to the American and world

heritage and culture, thereby enabling students to develop an intellectual integrity in forming judgments.e)      To provide a written statement, approved by the local Board of Education, of the procedures for the challenge of censorship of materials in school library media

centers.f)       To provide qualified professional personnel to serve teachers and students. 3.      Responsibility for Selection of Library Materials – The Omaha Board of Education is legally responsible for all matters relating to the operation of the public

schools. Responsibility for formulating and implementing practices governing the selection of library materials is delegated to the professional staff. The selection of materials is assisted by committees involving principals, teachers, supervisors, school librarians, parents, and students. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of library materials and making recommendations for purchase rests with the Supervisor of Library Services.

 4.      School Library – Needs of the individual school, based on knowledge of the curriculum, the student population, and the existing collection, are given first

consideration in selecting materials. Materials for purchase are evaluated on the following criteria:a)      Educational value and significance to the curriculum and needs of students.b)      Need and value for a balanced, comprehensive collection.c)      Reputation and significance of author or producer.d)     Clarity, adequacy, and scope of text or audiovisual presentation.e)      Validity, accuracy, objectivity, up-to-datedness, and appropriateness of text or audiovisual presentation.f)       Logical organization and presentation of contents.g)      High degree of readability and/or comprehensibility.h)      High degree of user appeal.i)        Quality format for general usage.j)        High degree of artistic quality and/or literary style.k)      Value commensurate with cost and/or need.Requests from faculty and students are given consideration by school librarians with assistance, as needed, from the district level staff. 5.      Procedures for Selection – In recommending or selecting materials for purchase, the school librarian should evaluate the existing collection and consult:a)      Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.b)      Specialists from various curriculum departments and grade levels.c)      Materials recommended by the district library media selection committees. Any materials ordered for purchase must be recommended by one or more of the above

sources or be approved by the library media staff at the district level. 6.      Procedures Relating to Specific Types of Materials – The school librarian should use the following guidelines:a)      Gift materials are accepted or rejected for school use by approved selection standards.b)      Multiple copies of items in demand may be purchased as needed, up to four items per title.c)      Serials and periodicals should be examined annually to determine their continued value to the collection.d)     Full-length feature films (over 60 minutes) are not be purchased for the school library collection unless requested by a Curriculum & Learning supervisor.

THE BASICS

H O W T O

Read synopsisRead

professional reviews

Decide if it fits your needs.

L O C A T E R E V I E W S

1. Login to your computer2. Open Internet Explorer3. Go to bn.com4. Browse the children’s

books.5. Locate Editorial Reviews for

books.6. Pick one book to

recommend.What are my Needs?• Appropriate for age

• User appeal• Quality writing and

illustration

Go to padlet.com/wall/kadar14bType 1) Title and Author of your recommended book, 2) the URL

of the professional review backing up your

recommendation, 3) the age of the intended reader, and 4) a one sentence synopsis of the

book.