Program Management and Administration is an important component in providing resources and information to all patrons. Without the resources and education, without patrons and without budgetary support, a library can not run effectively and efficiently. Today’s Librarian wears many more hats than those of yesteryear. But what is foremost the continuous thread to the role of a Librarian is creating a safe place for all to dive headfirst into finding the genre and books that resonate with each of us, open our eyes and minds to new and divergent thinking and create a society of diverse, literate and empathetic society. I believe that most, if not all, Librarians feel the same, that “the education of our children is paramount to the future of our world.” (Boewe.2019. Twitter) We are the light that shines the path to enlighten their way. I present that demonstrate an understanding and importance of ensuring curation, reviewing, long range planning and assessment artifacts. Also included is again, my "I Believe" Statement that protecting the rights of students, staff, volunteers and users also means providing other tools, supervised access and education on Digital Citizenship to provide for the rights to an equitable education and 21st century skills.
5.1 Collections
Candidates evaluate and select print, non-print, and digital resources using professional selection tools and evaluation criteria to develop and manage a quality collection designed to meet the diverse curricular, personal, and professional needs of students, teachers, and administrators. Candidates organize school library collections according to current library cataloging and classification principles and standards.
5.2 Professional Ethics
Candidates practice the ethical principles of their profession, advocate for intellectual freedom and privacy, and promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility. Candidates educate the school community on the ethical use of information and ideas.
5.3 Personnel, Funding, and Facilities
Candidates apply best practices related to planning, budgeting, and evaluating human, information, and physical resources. Candidates organize library facilities to enhance the use of information resources and services and to ensure equitable access to all resources for all users. Candidates develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures that support teaching and learning in school libraries.
5.4 Strategic Planning and Assessment
Candidates communicate and collaborate with students, teachers, administrators, and community members to develop a library program that aligns resources, services, and standards with the school's mission. Candidates make effective use of data and information to assess how the library program addresses the needs of their diverse communities.
5.3, 5.4
AASL 5.2