Standard XI: Designs and Provides Quality Library Media Programs and Services

STANDARD STATEMENT XI: The effective school librarian establishes and administers quality library media center programs and services that support and enhance student learning.

Performance Criteria for Standard XI: The extent to which the school librarian:

1. Works in partnership with the school's management team and with all faculty and staff to maintain the visibility and quality of the library media center program.


2. Applies strategic planning principles in both short- and long-term planning for the program (i.e., determining needs, setting goals and objectives, devising and implementing action plans, and using on-going assessment strategies) for continuing program improvement.


3. Oversees the daily operation of the library media center to enhance student learning and support to faculty.


4. Establishes and updates policies and procedures to ensure effective delivery of services and reflect legal requirements and professional ethics.


5. Collaborates with teachers to integrate information literacy processes throughout the school's curriculum.


6. Demonstrates leadership in selecting, acquiring, organizing, and providing access to information (collection development) in various formats to meet the diverse needs of the school community.


7. Employs technologies for optimal student learning and library media center management.


8. Provides flexible, equitable, and timely access to information, ideas, and resources for learning within and beyond the library.


9. Participates in hiring and provides leadership in training and supervision of all library media center staff to support effective teaching and learning.


10. Prepares and administers a program budget to meet the school's information needs.


11. Oversees the acquisition and use of space, furnishings, equipment, and resources to maximize the use of and access to library services.