Function of the School Function of the School Library Media CenterLibrary Media Center

Britany Howell

LM 563

University of West Alabama

Function of the Library Function of the Library Media CenterMedia Center

Provide a wide range of resources and information that accommodate the needs and interests of students

Provide a setting where students develop skills they will need to locate, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and communicate information and ideas

Serves ALL students of the community

Collection should include materials to meet the needs of all learners

Promote the importance of valuing the freedom to read

Function of the Library Function of the Library Media CenterMedia Center

Technology-rich learning environment with an array of information resources

Focus on the process of learning rather than giving out information

Combines effective learning and teaching strategies with activities

Create and maintain a program for a broad learning community – students, teachers, parents, administration, and community

Vision of the School Library Vision of the School Library Media CenterMedia Center

To create a foundation for lifelong learning

To guarantee every young person an equal and effective educational opportunity

Vision of the School Library Vision of the School Library Media CenterMedia Center

Enforce a library media program that promotes student reading, such as:

– Connecting a reluctant reader with the right book to motivate him/her to read

– Help a poor reader comprehend better by teaching about “signal” words

– Encourage a good reader to challenge themselves by choosing a more difficult book

– Entice a young author to publish his/her book

Goals of the School Library Goals of the School Library Media CenterMedia Center

Ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information

Provide intellectual access to information through integrated learning activities that help children achieve information literacy

To provide physical access to information by:

Organizing diverse collections Systematic procedure for accessing information

outside the library media center

Goals of the School Library Goals of the School Library Media CenterMedia Center

Provide learning experiences that encourage students to become discriminating consumers

Provide a program that functions as the information center of the school

Provide resources and activities for learning that represent a diversity of experiences, opinions, and social and cultural perspectives

Services that should be Services that should be offered to studentsoffered to students

Flexible scheduling Instruction led by the

library media specialist on a regular basis

Technology-enhanced programs

Services that should be Services that should be offered to teachersoffered to teachers

LeadershipCollaborationPartnershipTraining

Services that should be Services that should be offered to the communityoffered to the community

Diverse collections that represent various points of view on current and historical issues

Adult EducationNon-discriminatory

environment that is conducive to learning

Role of the Library Media Role of the Library Media SpecialistSpecialist

Should be a leader in carrying out the school’s instructional program

Serve as an information specialist Teacher Instructional Consultant Is part of a planning and teaching team with the classroom Teaches information literacy Provides one-on-one tutoring for students in need

Role of the Library Media Role of the Library Media SpecialistSpecialist

Serves as program administratorTrainer who provides in-service programs

for teachers on resource-based learning, integrating information literacy into the curriculum, and getting the most out of technology

Manage networked technology

Principal’s RolePrincipal’s Role

Provide access to information for students and staff Collaborate with teachers so every student learns to access, evaluate, and use information Join in the learning community to encourage every

student to read, view, and listen for information enjoyment

Principal’s RolePrincipal’s Role

Administer a planned program that provides a welcoming environment that is conducive to learning

Ensure that library media services match the needs and preferences of the school community

Know the condition of your school’s collection

ReferencesReferences

American Association of School Librarians & Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (1998). Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning. Chicago: American Library Association.

American Library & American Association of School Librarians. (n.d.). Position Statement on the Role of the School Library Media Program. Retrieved December 4, 2007, from The University of West Alabama Web site: http://www.bb.uwa.edu

American Library & American Association of School Librarians. (n.d.). Position Statement on the Value of Library Media Programs in Education. Retrieved December 4, 2007, from The University of West Alabama Web site: http://www.bb.uwa.edu

Lance, Keith C. (1994). The Impact of School Library Media Centers on Academic Achievement. SLMQ, 22. Retrieved December 4, 2007, from The University of West Alabama Web site: http://www.bb.uwa.edu

ReferencesReferences

Lance, Keith C., Rodney, Marcia J., & Hamilton-Pennell, Christine. (2000). How School Librarians Help Kids Achieve Standards. Retrieved December 4, 2007, from The University of West Alabama Web site: http://www.bb.uwa.edu

Lance, Keith C. (2001). The Importance of School Libraries. Retrieved December 4, 2007, from The University of West Alabama Web site: http://www.bb.uwa.edu

Lance, Keith C. (2001). Proof of Power: Quality Library Media Programs Affect Academic Achievement. Multimedia Schools. Retrieved December 4, 2007, from The University of West Alabama Web site: http://www.bb.uwa.edu

Literacy Partners. Retrieved December 4, 2007, from The University of West Alabama Web site: http://www.bb.uwa.edu