LBR 504 The Role of the School Library Media Center in the School Community

Course Description

This course is designed to examine the programs and services of the school library media center. Topics will include the identification of student characteristics, ways to lead innovation in the school community, and professional resources for faculty and staff. Consideration will be given to both everyday activities and special events. Additionally, students will explore ways to encourage and promote the effective use of the library and its resources and to develop collaborative efforts within the school community.

Topics and Objectives

Overview of School Library Media Center

· Define the roles of the school library media center in the school community.

· Describe the various programs and services of the school library media center.

· Identify the guiding principles of school library programs and services.

School Library Media Center Programs and Services

· Describe how programs and services integrate curriculum and standards.

· Describe how programs and services impact student learning.

· Identify a process for evaluation and refinement of programs and services for improved effectiveness.

Collaboration with the School Community

· Identify how the school library media center collaborates with the school community.

· Relate the value of the school library media center collaborative efforts to the school community.

Student Characteristics that Impact Programs and Services

· Identify the various student characteristics that influence programs and services.

· Identify various methods to accommodate student characteristics in the school library media programs and services.

Leading Innovation through the School Library Media Center

· Identify how the school library media specialist helps teachers to integrate technology into instruction.

· Describe how and why it is important for the school library media specialist to stay current with technology.

· Identify the role of the school library media center in leading educational innovation.

Professional Resources for Faculty and Staff

· Identify what should be included in a professional collection for faculty and staff.

· List ways to provide timely print and non-print materials to faculty and staff.

· Identify the technological resources provided to faculty and staff within the school library media center.

Marketing and Promotion

· Define the goal of marketing and promotion of the school library media programs and services.

· Identify written, verbal, and visual methods to market and promote the school library media programs and services.

Special Events

· Identify special events that support various school library media programs and services.