STANDARD XI: DESIGNS AND PROVIDES QUALITY LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

STANDARD STATEMENT: 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:

• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Oversees the daily operation of the library media center to enhance student learning and support to faculty.
  
  
• Establishes and updates policies and procedures to ensure effective delivery of services and reflect legal requirements and professional ethics.
  
  
• Collaborates with teachers to integrate information literacy processes throughout the school's curriculum.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Employs technologies for optimal student learning and library media center management.
  
  
• Provides flexible, equitable, and timely access to information, ideas, and resources for learning within and beyond the library.
  
  
• Participates in hiring and provides leadership in training and supervision of all library media center staff to support effective teaching and learning.
  
  
• Prepares and administers a program budget to meet the school's information needs.
  
  
• Oversees the acquisition and use of space, furnishings, equipment, and resources to maximize the use of and access to library services.