This project was created through evaluations based on School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas. Overall, the evaluations revealed there was not a library advisory committee that could support decision making and problem solving for the library program. The development of a library advisory committee will target reviewing statistical data to improve library program, creating collaborations between library and other professional staff, and providing professional development for staff in information literacy.
This project addresses
Standard 6: Learner- centered Information Science and Librarianship- Principle 2 and 3 (RATED ACCEPTABLE). This standard was rated acceptable due to a lack of an advisory committee that could support and improve the library program.
Standard 5: Learner-centered Connections to Community- Principle 1 and 2 (RATED ACCEPTABLE). This standard was rated acceptable because of limited partnerships between the library and community. In addition, library hours and programming during the summer were insufficient
Standard 1: Learner-centered Teaching and Learning-Principle 1 and 3 (RATED ACCEPTABLE). This standard was rated acceptable because of limited collaborative instruction and ongoing instruction in information literacy.
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Standard 6: Learner- centered Information Science and Librarianship- Principle 2 and 3 (RATED ACCEPTABLE) This standard was rated acceptable due to a lack of an advisory committee that could support and improve the library program.
The development of a library advisory committee, including responsibilities and evaluations ensures that there is a team of people working together for the success of all students and staff. The committee will address principle 2 by evaluating statistical measures to improve the program. It will meet principle 3 by providing feedback for collection development, library policy and programming.
Library Advisory Committee Vision Statement
The Library Advisory Committee represents stakeholders from the school and broader community that are invested in building and supporting the library program and its goals through collaboration and problem solving. The committee will be a positive influence in the design and development of the school library program, providing input, guidance and support. Increased perspectives provided by the committee will help in creating a diverse and inclusive library space that provides tools and resources to support educational goals in the 21st century.
Library Advisory Committee Members
The ten-member committee will be chaired by the school librarian. A vice chairman and secretary will be appointed by the school librarian. The committee will include the librarian, three teachers, two students, two parents, one member of the administration and one librarian from the local public library.
Roles and Responsibilities
· Assist the school librarian and administration in making strategic and knowledgeable decisions including creating a long-range plan for the development of the collection and library services
· Develop, provide feedback and promote library programming
· Provide input on acquiring resources that support the curriculum
· Plan and develop initiatives that support and enhance teacher and librarian collaboration
· Provide feedback and suggestions for library policies
· Advocate and communicate the importance and value of the library program to the school and broader community
· Assist in the planning and development of fundraising activities, special projects and activities
· Review requests for reconsideration of materials
· Attend monthly meetings after school hours
· Vice chairman will lead meetings in the absence of the librarian
· The secretary will take notes and send meeting minutes to administration and staff
Committee Evaluations
The committee will measure the school community's satisfaction with the library program by completing evaluations and surveys.
Summer Programming: The committee will create surveys for teachers, students and their families to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the new programming at the end of the summer session.
Collaboration: The librarian will compile data on the frequency and kinds of collaboration with teachers and present data quarterly during faculty meetings and initiate a discussion on areas of concern or improvement.
Overall Library Evaluation: The committee with create a satisfaction survey for teachers, students and parents at the end of the first semester and the end of the school year. The committee will use the information to revise policies and programming.