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Takes a brief look at the different types of people who enter the school library, from the school librarian to paraprofessional aides, parent and other volunteers, student aides teachers, administrators and guests, such as authors and public librarians.
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Management in School Libraries!
People
Fall 2014 LIB 620 Library Administration
• Who are the people in the library?–The librarian–Adult library aides–Student aide workers–Students–Teachers–Administrator(s)–Guests
People management?2
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• Or Media Specialist?• Or School Media Librarian?• Or Teacher Librarian?• For whom: – “the appropriate first professional degree
is either of the following:• A master's degree from a
program accredited by ALA,• A master's degree with a specialty in school
librarianship from a program recognized by AASL in an educational unit accredited by CAEP.”– ALA and AASL
: Assuring Quality in School Librarianship Education Programs
School Librarian?
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Kentucky requirements?
Download the pdf file for the Rubric here!
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How many certified hands are needed?
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• School librarians are crucial!
Why?
http://youtu.be/6eilZJp3_h8
Published on Oct 22, 2014
Support over 50,000 school librarians
making a difference every day in our schools. Join the
conversation. #SchoolLibrariesMatt
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• A full-time school librarian makes a critical difference in boosting student achievement– This study adds to the evidence that all K–12 students
need and deserve quality school library programs with full-time certified staff. Students are more likely to succeed when they have library programs that are well staffed, well funded, technologically well equipped, well stocked, and more accessible. And, the neediest learners may benefit the most from trained librarians and quality library programs.• Article from SLJ By Debra E. Kachel
and Keith Curry Lance on March 7, 2013
• See Why School Libraries Matterfrom the Education Law Center of Pennsylvania, 2012
• See also the newer South Carolina Study
Research evidence
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• Paraprofessionals in school libraries– Support positions in school library media
programs vary widely. Many school systems limit clerical and support positions to part-time status lessening or avoiding full-time employee benefits. In some cases, all support personnel, non-certified positions not within central administrative offices are limited to 6 hour work-days. • Program Administration: Library
Media Support Personnel
Library help: aides?
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Aides or Professionals?
Read full article here
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• Paraprofessionals: a dilemma – I've been struggling with this
conflict between treating non-professionals like professionals for years. First, I love my paras, clerks and others with whom I have worked. I believe there are paras who do a better job than some professional librarians I've met. And well-trained paras are better for kids than paras without training.
– I certainly understand the fears that we may be enabling the "de-professionalization" of librarians by supporting paraprofessionals doing professional tasks.• Doug Johnson, Blue Skunk Blog, Wednesday, April 6,
2011 at 05:41AM
Concerns
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• Surviving Without a Library AssistantFebruary 10, 2013 by Jocelyn
–Suggestions for Solo School Librarians1. Enlist the help of parent volunteers2. Find student volunteers for small jobs3. Sort your books during check in4. Make lists5. Learn to say no
Professionals minus Paraprofessionals?
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Adult volunteers
Read the full article here!
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• – Here’s a depressing library story. Dozens
of schools across Los Angeles have closed up their libraries.
Volunteers running the library?
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/blogs/annoyedlibrarian/2014/01/27/no-good-guys-here
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According to the California Department of Education, only about half of elementary and middle schools students in L.A. Unified can read at grade level.Dozens of LA Unified schools lack staff needed to run libraries
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Students as aides?
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• More for training the students than getting work done?
Student aides in elementary school?
To listen to the podcast, go to the website:http://lis460.podbean.com/e/morgan-vanclief-student-workers-in-the-library/
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• – First, start small– Respect the teachers and
their schedules– Don’t be afraid to say something– Say “Thank you” to those
who do collaborate
Managing Teachers
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Managing Principals
Read the article here!
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• Author visits:1. Pick the right author2. Prime the students3. Read the books4. Celebrate the visit5. Schedule smartly6. Use the opportunity7. Offer book orders
Managing Guests
Read article here
7 Tips for the perfect author visitFriday, September
5, 2014copyright 2014 Brad
Herzog
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Public Librarians as Guests
http://schoollibrarypals.wikispaces.com/
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
