Teacher

Instructional Partner  

Information Specialist 

Program Coordinator  

The Library Media Specialist 
as Teacher:

Ø      instructs students and staff in authentic information problem solving strategies

Ø      promotes reading through reading motivation and reading guidance

Ø      integrates information and technology literacy with classroom curriculum

Ø      instructs students and staff in the search strategies required to navigate electronic resources

Ø      possesses a knowledge of literature for children and young adults

Ø      recommends resources for reading and research

Ø      provides orientation programs for students and staff concerning the facility, resources and services available through the library media center

The Library Media Specialist
as Instructional Partner:

Ø      collaborates with teachers in the planning, implementation and assessment of resource-based units of study

Ø      designs authentic learning tasks with teachers

Ø      develops and provides professional development programs for building level teachers, administrators and staff

Ø      participates in school based committees

Ø      develops and provides professional collections for staff

Ø      recommends resources for integration with instructional units

Ø      connects classroom curriculum with information and technology literacy

The Library Media Specialist
as Information Specialist:

Ø      evaluates and selects resources to support curriculum initiatives

Ø      conducts reference interviews to determine the information needs of students and staff

Ø      guides students and staff in the selection of appropriate resources

Ø      accesses external information resources

Ø      facilitates the use of presentation tools  in print, technology and media to disseminate information

Ø      promotes the ethical and responsible use of information

Ø      serves as the research expert for teachers and administrators

The Library Media Specialist
as Program Coordinator:

Ø      plans, executes and evaluates the library media program which aligns with school district goals

Ø      prepares and manages the library media center budget

Ø      develops a collection that supports the curriculum

Ø      supervises support staff and volunteers

Ø      participates in professional organizations and engages in professional development to maintain professional skills

Ø      develops procedures and organizational plans for the library media center

Ø      initiates community outreach programs

Ø      articulates intellectual freedom issues and manages challenges to materials according to school district guidelines

Ø      manages the electronic circulation system and on-line catalog