GLMA & GLA 2013 Library Media Self-Evaluation Program

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Memorandum

To: Tiffany Pitts, Principal

From: Cynthia Johnson, Media Specialist

Date: November 13, 2014

Ms. Pitts,

As the media specialist, I have used the 2013 GLMA & GLA Library and Media

Program Self Evaluation Rubric to evaluate our media program. There are 20

target indicators and categories in the evaluation rubric with levels of ratings of

Basic, Proficiency and Exemplary. Below are the summary of results of myevaluation. After using this evaluation tool I found that the media program is in

need of a few changes to become an exemplary media program. I am proud to say

that there are only 5 areas of Basic, 7 areas of Proficiency and 8 areas of

Exemplary. I would like to offer an Action plan to improve the ratings. Below are

the target indicators and the media program ratings along with the action steps

for improvement.

Basic Areas:

The Library Media Specialist makes recommendations to students for class

projects and pleasure reading. The Library Media Specialist provides basic

orientation and instruction on information location skills. (Basic)

To move to proficient the Library Media Specialist need

continue collaborating with teachers on a regular basis,

and begin to co-teach regular so that the media program

becomes an extension of classroom instruction.

The classroom teacher is responsible for assessing studentachievement. (Basic)

The teacher and the library media specialist should

collaborate often and develop rubrics and a variety of

ways to evaluate for student achievement. This should

not be left to teachers only.



Services of a Library Media Specialist is in compliance with state

board rule(Basic)

The media specialist should conference with the

principal and share the GLMA Self-Evaluation Rubric and

discuss roles and responsibilities of the Library Media

Specialist to ensure adult supervision by certified

personnel is available for the entire day.

In compliance with state board rule, but the Library Media Specialist

may be required to perform other duties on a daily or frequent

basis.(Basic)

Use daily activities and roles and responsibilities of the

media specialist to encourage principal to allow media

specialist and media clerk to remain in the library media

center the entire day.

The library media program receives an allocation for expenditures

every year. This amount meets the minimum expenditure

tests.(Basic)

Media Specialist and library advisory committeeschedule a meeting with the Superintendent and share

what is needed for an exemplary media program and

discuss the budget.

Proficient Areas:

Information literacy skills are integrated into the curriculum through

the collaborative efforts of the Library Media Specialist and teachers.Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) and Common Core GPS

(CCGPS) are used as a basis for teaching. (Proficient)

The media specialist needs to collaborate more in depth

with teachers using CCGPS consistently throughout the



year with units of study and incorporate AASL standards

in units.

The Library media center offers events and activities that appeal to a

wide range of interests. Attendance statistics verify students’ use.(Proficient)

Although the media center offers events and activities,

the events and activities need to be sure to meet the

reading/language arts curriculum as well as recreational

reading.

The library media staff selects resources and informs teachers of

these resources with recommendations to support students’ diverselearning abilities and styles. (Proficient)

Media specialist and teacher should use the data we

collect to design activities that leads to student

achievement. When the teacher have their data

meetings the media specialist should be a part of the

meeting to offer instructional strategies that promote

the 21st

century learning skills.

Flexible scheduling and library media staff are available throughout

the day to assist teachers and students regardless of ability or

disability. The library media center is available either before or after

school. (Proficient)

The media center needs to be open at least 30 minutes

before school and 30 minutes after school to ensure

teachers, students, and parents can better utilize the

media. Students will be able to continue to work onresearch if needed afterschool. Parents can be offered

the opportunity to come in after school for assistance if

needed.



Based on FTE, the library media center exceeds minimum square

footage requirements and is large enough to accommodate large and

small groups and individuals working simultaneously. Shelving,

storage areas, and electric wiring meet the needs of the collection.

(Proficient)

To move to exemplary, we need to use the recycling

company several times to rid of the big obsolete

electronics stored in the storage and media room to

make space for production and presentations. I would

like to set up the library for areas of small and large

groups to work simultaneously. Based on FTE our media

center exceeds minimum square footage requirements,

it just needs re-arranging to better accommodate smalland large groups.

Streaming video is used on a regular basis to support the curriculum.

The school has several white boards located throughout the building

and used on a frequent basis. Electronic distribution system meet

state requirements.

Electronic distribution system meets state requirements.

The Library Media Center needs a whiteboard or

interactive projector and screen to use for professional

development as well as with student whole group

lessons to support the curriculum. Encourage advisory

committee to meet with SMCP to purchase whiteboard

for media center.

Instruction and promotion of GALILEO will be in an organized manner and

conducted on a frequent basis. Students, faculty, and staff will be giveninstruction and professional development in the use of GALILEO.

(Proficient)

Teachers that are continuing education uses GALILEO

but not frequently. The media specialist will implement

staff development for more instruction of GALILEO for



teachers and create lessons to incorporate the use of

GALILEO in curriculum instruction for students and units

of study.

Library Media Specialist seeks to enhance his/her professional skills,

particularly technology skills, beyond those required for recertification or

by the school district. Library Media Specialist provides occasional formal

staff development instruction and informal instruction during collaborative

planning with teachers. The school system makes staff development

options available for library media support staff. The Library Media

Specialist is knowledgeable of the district professional development

services. (Proficient) Even though the media specialist continues to attend

webinars, subscribe to library journals, be a member of

professional organizations and attends conference when

able to stay abreast of current trends and issues

concerning reading and technology, there need to be a

formal plan for staff development options. There need

to be an ongoing needs assessment throughout the

year. Staff development on the use of technology in the

curriculum for all grade levels should be once a month.

Exemplary Areas:

The principal and district encourages every teacher to participate in the design of

instruction, using Best Practices, use differentiation in the classroom, based on

data. Print and non-print resources are accessible in school as well as outside of

school.

The Library Media Specialist actively plans with and encourages every

teacher to participate in the design of instruction. Learning strategies and



activities for all students are designed with all teachers who are willing to

plan collaboratively. All students with diverse learning styles, abilities, and

needs are included in collaborative plans. (Exemplary)

Print and non-print resources, including subscription database, access to

the Internet, and other library media center resources are available on aLAN throughout the school. Some library media center resources are

accessible via Internet access outside the school. Students use library media

center technology independently for extended projects and information

retrieval. (Exemplary)

The OPAC is available on a LAN throughout the school. All resources are

recorded in MARC format so that access is available on the LAN and

weeding of out-of-date materials can be timely. The OPAC is up-to-date and

reflects the library media center holdings. Some library media centerresources are accessible via Internet access outside the school. (Exemplary)

A system media contact person maintains communication among Library

Media Specialists in the district. District level administrators facilitate the

communication among the SMCP, Library Media Specialists, and

themselves. The SMCP understands the role of the Library Media Specialist

and encourages opportunities for Library Media Specialists to meet

regularly. The district encourages links on school and district websites for

library media center announcements and services. (Exemplary)

The school principal and district administrators take a leadership role in

encouraging teachers to integrate library media resources into the

curriculum, fostering a climate of collaboration and inquiry, encouraging

the Library Media Specialist to be knowledgeable about current educational

trends, promoting occasional visits to exemplary programs, and providing

budgetary support. A library media advisory committee is effective in the

development of library media policy, e.g., budget development, acquisition

of resources, and reconsideration materials. This policy, which may be the

media/technology plan in some schools, is the basis of operation for actions

of the advisory committee, the library media staff, and administration. It is

evaluated, reviewed, and updated annually. (Exemplary)

A library media policy sets out clear and comprehensive polices and is

reviewed annually with guidance from the library media advisory

committee for update consideration and subsequent local board approval.



It is used by the library media staff as a guiding document for the operation

of the library media center. (Exemplary)

The Library Media Specialist, with guidance from the library media advisory

committee, is a partner with school and district administrators in planning

the media budget. Long-range strategic planning and supplemental fundingplans are made cooperatively, and can include bond issues, grants, school

fundraising, and business partnerships to supplement the budget.

(Exemplary)

Overall our media center is proficient with room for improvement. The goal is to

continue to strive for exemplary in all areas to better serve the teachers, students

and community and effectively teach 21

st

century skills in order to create a 21

st

century community.

GLMA & GLA 2013 Library Media Self-Evaluation Program

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