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School Library Advisory Committee
School Library Advisory Committee
Library Media Services is looking for approximately four elementary, three middle and two high school library media coordinators to serve on a School Library Advisory Committee (SLAC) for the 2025-26 school year. Ideally, the committee members will also represent all Zones.
Responsibilities will include attending meetings, giving feedback on library media services procedures, practices and plans, and communicating with and seeking input from other SLMCs in assigned Zones.
This is a voluntary opportunity - compensation is not available at this time but CEU credit may be able to be offered.
Please indicate your interest in being selected by filling out the form below. Selections will be made based on grade level representation, Zone distribution, and availability.
Meetings dates:
September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 18, April 8, May 13
License Renewal Requirements
License Renewal Requirements
Required renewal credits for Student Services Personnel =
4 Professional Discipline Area (Academic) credits
4 General credits
The rule of thumb is that any "overage" in any CEU category will automatically default to general credit. Please refer to the Professional Learning Portal for more information.
Blended Learning and Technology Services offer additional trainings relevant to SLMCs and school staff.
When completing the Professional Development Plan in September, SLMCs can refer to these example PDP goals.
ISTE Membership
ISTE Membership
To use your free ISTE membership, login to NCEdCloud and click on the ISTE link to setup and access your account.
Your membership gives you access to a free eBook every year, Topic Guides on relevant topics, and professional development resources.
Download your free eBook and find the specialized Topic Guide for North Carolina School Librarians here.
Monthly Virtual Meetings
Monthly Virtual Meetings
Once a month Teams meetings covering relevant topics focused on library management and non-instructional duties.
Quarterly Professional Learning Days
Quarterly Professional Learning Days
1.7 Academic credits
Offered four (4) times per year, Quarterly Professional Learning Days will feature breakout sessions and training on best instructional practices, as well as collaboration time with colleagues.
Register here (Course #29370)
Grade Level PLCs
Grade Level PLCs
.6 Academic credits
Participants will share collaboration strategies, lesson plans, and programming ideas.
Register here (Course #29368)
New SLMC Meetings
New SLMC Meetings
1.0 Academic credits
New SLMCs (1-3 yrs) will meet regularly for onboarding and support from the LMS department.
The format will be a mix of virtual and in-person meetings.
Register here (Course #29369)
Trainings and Workdays
Trainings and Workdays
Cataloging Best Practices Training
Cataloging Best Practices Training
0.3 General credits
Training on cataloging best practices and time to work on processing library books.
Asynchronous Option
must be completed by December 15 to receive credit
In-Person Option
Limited to 30 participants.
October 2
TBD
Register here (Course #29367)
Registration is for either option - must register to receive credit
Digital Learning and Media Inventory (DLMI) Workday
Digital Learning and Media Inventory (DLMI) Workday
0.3 General credits
Half-day session to complete the required DLMI Report.
Limited to 30 participants.
May 1
Community Education Center
Registration will open in March
Reviewing and Selecting Books for Young Adults
Reviewing and Selecting Books for Young Adults
1.0 Academic Credits
Monthly sessions to discuss current books and review appropriateness for grades 6-12.
For secondary SLMCs
Meets monthly
Location to be determined
Register here (Course 29423)
State or National Association Professional Learning Opportunities
State or National Association Professional Learning Opportunities
SLMCs can register to attend and submit proposals to present at professional conferences. If attendance will require an absence from school, permission from an administrator should be granted prior to registration.
SLMCs can request credit for non-GCS professional learning through Performance Matters using the "Out Of District Event Request". Questions regarding non-GCS credits should be directed to the Professional Learning and Leadership Department.
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