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Under Investigation:
The Supervisor Situation
Investigators:
Diane [email protected]
du
Alexandra [email protected]
u
Rebecca [email protected]
Ann Carlson [email protected]
Jeff [email protected]
Sheri [email protected]
u
The supervisor… works with administrators,
teaching staff, & other supervisors to provide better
educational experiences for children & young people.
American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 1960, p. 42
1960:
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The value of the supervisor as one who
interpret[s] the role of the library to
everyone...so that people are made aware of
the importance of the library in all places in the
school program.Saunders, 1968, p. 149
1968:
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[T]he director of the district program [is] in a key
role in decision-making related to setting overall
goals, analyzing curriculum, selecting
instructional modes, & establishing &
maintaining responsible evaluative processes.American Library Association (ALA/AASL) & Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT) , 1975,
p. 11
1975:
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The director communicates the goals & needs of
both the school & district library media programs
to the superintendent, board of education, other
district-level personnel, & the community.
ALA/AASL & AECT, 1988, pp. 102-103
1988:
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The supervisor… offer[s] special support to
school library media specialists in such areas as
advocacy, technical services, cooperative
programming, opportunities for resource sharing
& leadership on a wide range of issues.ALA /AASL & AECT, 1998, pp. 124-125
1998:
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The Lilead Project:
Baseline Data
• Position profiles
• Knowledge & skills required for the position
• Greatest challenges & needs
• Demographic data
Under Investigation
Why?When?
What?
Where?
What does a supervisor do?
Planning, organizing and developing standardization and evaluating organizational efforts and procedures to ensure strategic utilization of contracting goals and objectives
Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws which include interviewing, hiring, staff development, staff supervision, complaint resolution and problem solving
PGCPS Job Description: Director, School Library Media Programs
What
? State testing program, English and reading observations, and
other administrative dutiesSecondary language
arts curriculums, secondary social
science curriculums, Common Core
planning, and other administrative dutiesFine arts, music and visual art, and world
languages
Other duties as assigned…
Where is your supervisor?
The supervisor? Of libraries? In our schools?
There is no library supervisor.
This page cannot be found.
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A key role of the supervisor is to serve as
a partner with the entire educational
community to support student
achievement goals and objectives.
AASL. (May, 2012). Position statement on the school library supervisor.
Does Visibility Matter?
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Your supervisoron the district website
• Meeting with district-level administrators - 91%
• Consulting with principals - 94%
• Advocating for library programs - 95 %
What principals and teachers need to learn is the role of the librarian and how to work with that person.“
”- Keith Curry Lance
When can your supervisor help?
Connecting with your supervisor is easy
Why is a supervisor important?
•Integrating digital resources
•Implementing Common Core standards
•Creating 21st Century libraries
…I would always like additional professional
development in digital devices, digital
content, digital management, etc. We
must always be aware of the latest
advancement influencing the way we
operate our programs.
Survey respondent
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Curriculum Integration
Why is your supervisor important? In accordance with the
Annotated Code of Maryland § 13A.05.04.01, Board Policy, and the Superintendents Rules, each local school system shall establish in each school a unified school library media program for the use of all students. The Office of Library Information Services shall administer the school library media program by:
1. Administering the K-12 library media program and services based on system goals and national and state standards.
2. Assessing program effectiveness by collecting, monitoring, and analyzing data and applying research principles.
3. Planning and managing budget expenditures for the support of library media programs and services, including seeking and writing grants.
4. Making accessible a comprehensive and organized collection of print, nonprint, media, electronic resources, and technologies through a systematic review, evaluation, and cataloging process
5. Developing policies and procedures to ensure maximum use of school library media resources and technologies.
6. Developing and administer policies regarding materials selection, the handling of challenged materials and copyright, and telecommunications policies and issues.
7. Collaborating with the Departments of Elementary and Secondary Programs to integrate information and technology literacy outcomes with the Essential Curriculum.
8. Assisting subject area curriculum offices in the use of information technologies for learning and teaching and distribution of resources and curriculum materials.
9. Supervising and evaluate the performance of staff of the Automation and Media Processing Center, Review and Evaluation Center, and the Professional Research Library.
10. Collaborating with the Department of Professional Development to administer, design, implement, and assess staff development programs for library media specialists.
11. Facilitating public information and support for school library media programs and services and represent the school system in collaboration with government, private agencies, and professional organizations.
12. Consulting with the Division of Physical Facilities to develop specifications for remodeling or new construction of library media center facilities.
13. Providing information on educational studies, research, standards, legislation, and growth opportunities to library media staff, administrators, and teachers.
Your Supervisor Affects You!
Our goal is to find out how.
Q&A
Investigators:
Diane [email protected]
du
Alexandra [email protected]
u
Rebecca [email protected]
Ann Carlson [email protected]
Jeff [email protected]
Sheri [email protected]
u
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