Melissa Merritt Georgia DOE 2012 Library Media Program Self-Evaluation Rubric

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Melissa

Merritt Spring 2013: Georgia

DOE

2012

Library Media Program Self- Evaluation

Rubric for Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolAll Exemplary programs will meet or exceed the definitions below for Basic, Proficient, and

Exemplary programs. All Exemplary programs will have achieved the requirements set out in state education laws,state board policies, state guidelines,

and selected National Standards.

Target Indicators

And Categories

Category 1 - Student

Achievement andInstruction

Levels of Proficiency


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Basic Proficient Exemplary

1. Information Literacy Standards areintegrated into content instruction(Information Power; Principle 2; Pg.58)

AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner are integrated intocontent instruction.( http://tinyurl.com/3q8dpa)

2. Collaborative planning includesboth the Library Media Specialistsand teachers to ensure use of librarymedia center resources that supporton-going classroom instruction andimplementation of state curriculumand the GPS and CCGPS.

(IFBD 160-4-4-.01)

Information Literacy Skillscurriculum is comprised ofbasic library mediaorientation skills andinstruction on how to find

information.

The Library MediaSpecialist participates incollaborative planning wheninitiated by the teacher.

Information literacy skills areintegrated into the curriculumthrough the collaborative efforts ofthe Library Media Specialist andteachers. Georgia Performance

Standards (GPS) and Common CoreGPS (CCGPS) are used as a basis forteaching.

The Library Media Specialistencourages collaborative planningamong teachers who are teachingunits of similar content. The LibraryMedia Specialist is familiar with the

GeorgiaStandards.orgwebsite andtheCommon Core standards andencourages teachers to use theresources available on GSO webpage.

The library media program fosters criticalthinking skills and independent inquiry sostudents can learn to choose reliable informationand become proactive and thoughtful users ofinformation and resources. The Library Media

Specialist and classroom teacher collaborateusing CCGPS and GPS to plan and teach theunits of study. The library media program usesthe AASL standards to help shape the learningof students in the school

The Library Media Specialist actively plans with

and encourages every teacher to participate in the

design of instruction. Learning strategies and

activities forall 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.


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Georgia DOE 2012 Library Media Program Self-Evaluation Rubric

3. Professional librarymedia staff are engagedin active teaching role/s.(Information Power;

Principle 4, p. 58)

4. The library mediacenter resourcesencourage and supportreading, viewing, andlistening.(Information Power;

Principle 6, p. 58)

5. Services areprovided to studentswho have diverselearning abilities,styles, and needs.(Information Power;Principle 7,

p.58)

6. Studentachievement isroutinely assessed.

(A Planning Guidefor InformationPower;p. 36)

The Library MediaSpecialist makesrecommendations tostudents for classprojects andpleasure reading.The Library Media

Specialist providesbasic orientationand instruction oninformation locationskills.

Bulletin boards anddisplays of booksand readingmaterials reflectdifferent aspects of

the curriculum,holidays, andcommunityinterests to supportrecreationalreading.

The librarymedia centerresources reflect

diverse learningabilities, styles,and needs.

Theclassroomteacher is

responsiblefor assessingstudentachievement.

The Library Media Specialist andteachers plan and teachcollaboratively so that the librarymedia program is an extension ofclassroom instruction.

The library media center offersevents and activities that appealto a wide range of interests.Attendance statistics verifystudents use.

The library media staff selectsresources and informs teachersof these resources withrecommendations to supportstudents diverse learningabilities and styles.

Together the teacher and LibraryMedia Specialist develop arubric(s) or another effectivemeans for assessing studentachievement.


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The Library Media

Specialist uses a variety

of teaching styles to meet

diverse needs of students.

Collaborative planning,

which takes place on a

regular basis, determines

where and how student

assessment takes place,

and whether the teacher

or the Library Media

Specialist does the

assessment. The GPS and

CCGPS are integrated

into the units led by the

LMS and classroom

teacher.

The library mediacenter is a criticalelement in theschools readingprogram. The

library mediaprogram meets theneeds of both thereading/languagearts curriculum andrecreationalreading.

The Library MediaSpecialist and teacherscollect and use studentdata to design activities

that will lead to studentachievement. Thelibrary media programsupports instructionalstrategies and learningactivities that meetindividual needs.

The teacher and Library MediaSpecialist use a variety ofcollaboratively designed tools

for assessing studentachievement, e.g., rubrics,student self-evaluations, andstudent presentations to peersand/or adult professionals in afield of s tudy.

Georgia Department of EducationDr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent

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Georgia DOE 2012 Library Media Program Self-Evaluation RubricTarget Indicators

Category 2 - Staffing Basic Proficient Exemplary

7a. If less than base size:

In compliance with state

board

A full-time Library Media Specialist

is Full-time Library Media Specialist is employed

A school system shall provide no less rule.employed and is not shared at anyother

and is not shared at any other time with otherareas

than half-time services of a Library time with other areas in the school nor in the school nor does he/she provide services

Media Specialist for each school less does he/she provide services outside outside the library media center. Adult

than base size and shall provide adult the library media center. Adult supervision by certified personnel is available for

supervision in the library media

center supervision by certified personnel is the entire day.

for the entire instructional day. available for the entire day.

Base Size definition defined by

unweighted FTE:

Grades K-5: 450

Grades 6-8:

624

Grades 9-12: 970

7b. If base size or larger:

In compliance with state

board

Library Media Specialist is not

required The following criteria that exceed state rules are

A school system shall employ a full- rule, but the Library Media to perform other duties on a daily or in place: Additional support personnel are

time Library Media Specialist for

each Specialist may be required to frequent basis. A part-time library employed in areas of the library media program.

base size school or larger. perform other duties on a daily media paraprofessional is employed. Library media staff is always available

(Base size defined by unweighted or frequent basis.

throughout the instructional day to assist

teachers

FTE: K-5, 450; 6-8, 624; 9-12, 970)and students. Support staff is not shared inother

(CGB, 160-5-1-.22)

areas of the school. A full-timeparaprofessional

person (clerk) is on staff in the library media

center.


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Georgia Department of Education

Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent


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Target Indicators

Category 3 - Facilities,Access,

and Resources

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Proficient Exemplary

8. There shall be a plan forflexibly scheduled librarymedia center access forstudents and teachers in

groups or as individualssimultaneously throughouteach instructional day.Accessibility shall refer to thefacility, the staff, and theresources and shall be basedon instructional need. (IFBD160-4-4-.01)

9. School library mediacenter square footagerequirements based on FTE.

(Square FootageRequirements for Use inDeveloping the LocalFacilitiesPlans)

http://tinyurl.com/Ga-Media - Center-square-footage (Page6)

10. Streaming video is usedthroughout the school tosupport the curriculum.Interactive whiteboards andcomputers are used forteaching and learningthroughout the school.

A central electronic mediadistribution system is alsoavailable.

(Square FootageRequirements forUse inDeveloping the Local

Facilities Plans)

Flexible schedulingmakes resources andassistance available atthe time of learningneed, but schoolschedules may overridethis preferableflexibility. Librarymedia staff is availableto teachers and studentsfor most of the schoolday.

Based on FTE, the

library media centermeets minimum squarefootage requirements.

Streaming video isused on a regularbasis to support the

curriculum.

The school has severalwhite boards locatedthroughout the buildingand used on a frequentbasis.

Electronic distributionsystem meets staterequirements.

Flexible scheduling andlibrary media staff areavailable throughout the day toassist teachers and studentsregardless of ability or

disability. The library mediacenter is available eitherbefore or after school.

Based on FTE, the librarymedia center exceeds

minimum square footagerequirements and is largeenough to accommodate largeand small groups andindividuals workingsimultaneously. Shelving,storage areas, and electricwiring meet the needs of thecollection.

Streaming video is used on aregular basis to support the

curriculum.

The school has several whiteboards located throughoutthe building and used on afrequent basis.

Electronic distributionsystem meets staterequirements.

Flexible scheduling is maintainedallowing full participation of teachersand the Library Media Specialist incollaborative planning and allowingstudents to come to the library mediacenter at any time. The library mediacenter is available both before and afterschool. Some evening hours may bescheduled for instructional needs ofstudents and families.

Based on FTE, the library media centerexceeds minimum square footage

requirements and is large enough toaccommodate large and small groupsand individuals working simultaneously.Shelving, storage areas, and electricwiring meet the needs of the collection.In addition, production and presentationspace is available. Students with specialneeds are easily accommodated in theLibrary Media Center.

Streaming video and othertechnologies are used on a regularbasis to support the curriculum. The

Library Media Center has awhiteboard and it is used on a regularbasis.

The school has several whiteboards located throughout thebuilding and used on a frequentbasis.

Electronic distribution systemmeets state requirements.

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Georgia DOE 2012 Library Media Program Self-Evaluation Rubric11. Print and non-print resources

and Print and non-print libraryaccess to online information are

basic media center resources are

to a library media program. A

school adequate to support the core

network is effective for delivering curriculum. Two or three

media resources to the classroom and

computers for student access

to

beyond. Multiple computers are

online resources are available

in

available for student access to online the library media center.

resources that enhance instruction.

(FY02 Computers in the Classroom

Technology Project - A Georgia

Lottery Grant)

12. All library media resources are Management and circulation

managed for maximum efficient use. workstations and at least one

The library media center has an online catalog access (OPAC)electronic online public access

catalog

exist in the library media

center.

(OPAC). Funds for acquisition of MARC format is used.

computers are utilized to implement

the goals/objectives set forth in the

State Technology Plan 2007-2012 or

in the System Comprehensive School

Improvement Plan.

(FY02 Computers in the Classroom

Technology Project - A Georgia

Lottery Grant)

Print and non-printresources, includingsubscription databasesand other library mediacenter resources areavailable online tomultiple networked

computers within thelibrary media center only.A LAN (Local AreaNetwork) is fullyfunctional. Networkservices are delivered toall classrooms.

The OPAC iselectronically networkedto several computerswithin the library mediacenter. New acquisitionsare added based onreliable review sources,state and national awardbooks, and curriculumneeds. Weeding is anongoing process. Anetwork distribution ofresources beyond thelibrary media center isnot available.

Print and non-print resources,including subscriptiondatabases, access to the Internet,and other library media centerresources are available on aLAN throughout the school.Some library media center

resources are accessible viaInternet access outside theschool. Students use librarymedia center technologyindependently for extendedprojects and informationretrieval.

The OPAC is available on a LANthroughout the school. Allresources are recorded in MARCformat so that access is availableon the LAN and weeding of out-of-date materials can be timely.The OPAC is up-to-date andreflects the library media centerholdings. Some library mediacenter resources are accessiblevia Internet access outside theschool.


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13. One of thenational educationaltechnology goalsstates: Effective andengaging software andon-line resources willbe an integral part of

every schoolscurriculum. The

GALILEO VirtualLibrary providesGeorgia students andteachers access toexceptional on-lineresources at no cost tothe local schooldistrict. .

Students will begiven instruction inaccessingGALILEO. Thepassword will beprovided in a timelymanner.

Instruction and

promotion of GALILEO

will be in an organized

manner and conductedon a frequent basis.

Students, faculty, andstaff will be given

instruction andprofessional

development in the use

of GALILEO.

Instruction and promotion ofGALILEO will be in anorganized manner and conductedon a frequent basis. . Searcheswill be administered and taughtin such a way that maximizeefficiency and result in a high

quality product Best Practicesand Learning Models thatencourage and endorseGALILEO will be produced,taught, and shared with otherLibrary Media Specialiststhroughout the state. The LibraryMedia Specialist conducts StaffDevelopment classes with thefaculty and staff. The faculty andstaff will take advantage of theonline courses and lessonsavailable through GALILEO.


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Category 4 - AdministrativeBasic

Support


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Proficient Exemplary

14. The local system superintendent

A system media contact

person

shall appoint a system media contact (SMCP) is appointed andperson (SMCP) to serve as a liaison

to

communication from the

SMCP

the department. is received and posted for all(IFBD, 160-4-4.-.01 ) Library Media Specialists and

staff. The media coordinator

or

curriculum coordinator may

serve as the SMCP to facilitate

communication to and from

DOE.

15. Administrative staff support at The school principal provides

both the school and district levels is support to the library media

essential for the development of a program and makes time to

strong l ibrary media program. meet with the Library Media(Information Power; Principle 4, p. Specialist occasionally.

100)

A system media contact person

(SMCP) is appointed and

communication from the SMCP

is received and posted for all

Library Media Specialists and

staff. The SMCP coordinates

communication among all

Library Media Specialists in the

district, and disseminates

messages from GaDOE,

GALILEO, and other entities.

The school principal anddistrict administrators takean active role in encouragingteachers to integrate librarymedia resources into the

curriculum. School,department, and districtlevel administrators meetregularly with the LibraryMedia Specialist.

The SMCP maintains communicationamong Library Media Specialists in thedistrict. District level administratorsfacilitate the communication among theSMCP, Library Media Specialists, andthemselves. The SMCP understands therole of the Library Media Specialist andencourages opportunities for LibraryMedia Specialists to meet regularly. Thedistrict encourages links on school anddistrict websites for library media centerannouncements and services.

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 MediaSpecialist to be knowledgeable about

current educational trends, promoting

occasional visits to exemplary programs,

and providing budgetary support.


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16. Each local board ofeducation shall adopt alibrary media policy thatprovides for theestablishment of a mediacommittee at the systemlevel and at each school.A library mediacommittee makesrecommendations anddecisions relating toplanning, operation,evaluation, andimprovement of thelibrary media program.This committee shallannually evaluate librarymedia services anddevelop a multi-year

media plan for budgetservices and priorities.

(IFBD, 160-4-4.-.01)

17. Local Boardapproved library mediapolicy is current. Thispolicy requiresdevelopment ofprocedures for the schoolsystem and for selectingmaterials locally,

handling requests forreconsideration ofmaterials, consideringgifts of instructionalresources, using non-school owned materials,and complying with thecopyright law.(IFBD, 160-4-4.-.01)

18. Each localschool system shall

spend 100 percent ofthe funds designatedfor library media

center costs.(O.C.G.A. 20-2-167)

System and local schoollibrary mediacommittees supportimplementation of thelibrary media program.A media advisorycommittee exists and

meets once or twice ayear. (This committeemay be the same as thetechnology committee insome local schools.)

A written library media

policy exists and isimplemented andupdated inconsistently.

The library mediaprogram receives anallocation forexpenditures everyyear. This amountmeets the minimumexpenditure tests.

A library media advisorycommittee exists and meets aminimum of twice a year.Planning and evaluation of thelibrary media program isexecuted regularly. (Thiscommittee may be the same asthe technology committee insome schools.)

A library media policy exists is

implemented consistently. TheLibrary Media Specialistrecommends periodic revisions.

The library media program

budget exceeds the minimumstate allocation. Local fundingsupplements state allocation.


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A library media advisorycommittee is effective inthe development oflibrary media policy, e.g.,budget development,acquisition of resources,and reconsideration ofmaterials. This policy,which may be the

media/technology plan insome schools, is the basisof operation for actionsof the advisorycommittee, the librarymedia staff, and

administration. It isevaluated,reviewed, andupdated annually.

A library mediapolicy sets out clearand comprehensive

policies and is reviewedannually with guidancefrom the library mediaadvisory committee forupdate consideration andsubsequent local boardapproval. It is used bythe library media staff asa guiding document for

the operation of thelibrary media center.

The Library Media Specialist,with guidance from the librarymedia advisory committee, is apartner with school and districtadministrators in planning themedia budget. Long-rangestrategic planning and

supplemental funding plans aremade cooperatively, and caninclude bond issues, grants,school fundraising, and businesspartnerships to supplement thebudget.



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Category 5 -

Staff

Development

Basic Proficient Exempla

ry

19. Staff developmentopportunities are availableboth for the library mediastaff to enhance their ownprofessional knowledge andfor the library media staff toprovide information andtechnology literacy skills toother teachers andadministrative staff.Professional resources andservices for all facultymembers are provided in thelibrary media center for the

"learning community".(Information Power;Principle 8, p.100)

Category 6 Other

(Give additional indicatorsthat describe the quality ofyour school library mediaprogram as it relates totechnology integration)

Library MediaSpecialist participates

in staff developmentoptions and providesinformal staffdevelopmentinstruction duringcollaborative planningwith teachers. Currentprofessional resourcesare maintained in thelibrary media center ifthe district does notprovide a centralizedprofessional resourcecenter.

Library Media Specialistseeks to enhance his/her

professional skills,particularly technologyskills, beyond those requiredfor recertification or by theschool district. LibraryMedia Specialist providesoccasional formal staffdevelopment instruction andinformal instruction duringcollaborative planning withteachers. The school systemmakes staff developmentoptions available for librarymedia support staff. TheLibrary Media Specialist isknowledgeable of the districtprofessional developmentservices.

Library Media Specialist continuallyseeks to enhance his/her professional,

particularly technology, skills. TheLibrary Media Specialist, when fundingpermits, also participates annually instate or national conferences. TheLibrary Media Specialist is included inplanning the staff development programfor the school staff and assists inteaching and organizing sessions. TheLibrary Media Specialist is recognizedas a master teacher and provides staffdevelopment options beyond routineplanning, e.g., providing a formal needsassessment to determine staffdevelopment needs of the faculty anddesigning formal courses to addressthose needs. The Library MediaSpecialist draws on professionalresources both at the local and districtlevels and online to provide individualassistance to teachers using technologyand designing curriculum. The LibraryMedia Specialist may also assist theteacher in his/her graduate research andsecure professional resources for themthrough interlibrary loan.


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Georgia DOE 2012 Library Media Program Self-Evaluation RubricList of citations used in this rubric:

Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning.http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AASL/Professional_Tools10/Information_Power/Information_Power.ht mAmerican Association of School Librarians [and] Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Chicago:American Library Association, 1998. ISBN 0-8389-3470-6

Official Code of Georgia: O.C.G.A. 20-2-167, 12/03/01 and O.C.G.A 20-2-184, http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=20-2-167 http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=20-2-184

A Planning Guide for Information Power. .American Association of School Librarians a division of the American Library Association, Chicago, 1999, ISBN # 0-8389-8073-2

AASL Standards for 21st

Century Learners. American Association of School Librarians: a division of the American LibraryAssociation. Chicago, 2007. http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards.

State Board Rule: IDA (1), 160-4-2-.01The Quality Core Curriculum and Student Competencies

http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/doe/legalservices/160-4-2-.01.pd f

State Board Rule: IFBD, 160-4-4.-.01 Media Programshttp://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/doe/legalservices/160-4-4-.01.pd f

State Board Rule: CGB, 160-5-1-.22 Personnel Requiredhttp://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/doe/legalservices/160-5-1-.22.pd f

State Lottery Guidelines:FY02 Computers in the Classroom Technology Project - A Georgia Lottery Granthttp://techservices.doe.k12.ga.us/edtech/edtechcomputerclass.htm

State Facilities Guidelines: Square Footage Requirements for Use in Developing the Local Facilities Plans ;http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/schools/facilities/squareft.pd f

The State of Georgia K-12 Technology Plan: 2003-2006. Georgia Department of Education.

http://techservices.doe.k12.ga.us/edtech/2003techplan.ph p



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