The expectations linked above provide a guideline and rubric for SLMCs and administrators when evaluating their school library programs and determining if GCS standards are being met.
The Collection Development and Cataloging Standards resources below provide further support for SLMCs in adhering to GCS best practices for school library management.
Effective school library programs in GCS support the GCS Strategic Direction Focus Areas and Shared Commitments.
Future Ready Librarians® is an expansion of the Future Ready Schools® initiative aimed at raising awareness among district and school leaders about the valuable role school library media coordinators can play in supporting the Future Ready goals of their school and district. Two guiding questions are central to Future Ready Librarians®:
How can librarians and libraries support Future Ready schools?
How can librarians and libraries become more future ready?