Standard 1 - Leadership
School library media coordinators demonstrate leadership.
Element Overview
All of the text describing the standards and elements below comes directly from the NCEES Info & and Resources website.
Element a.
MCs lead in the school library media center and media program to support student success.
Element b.
MCs lead in their schools.
Element c.
MCs advocate for effective media programs.
Element d.
MCs demonstrate high ethical standards.
Element a.
School library media coordinators lead in the school library media center and media program to support student success.
School library media coordinators provide leadership for the school library media program.
They share responsibility for the progress of all students:
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ensure that they graduate from high school,
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are globally competitive for work and postsecondary education
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are prepared for life in the 21st Century.
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They collaboratively create, align, and implement a program informed by state and national guidelines and research-based best practices.
They transform the library media center into a 21st Century learning environment (both virtual and physical) and a shared space for:
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knowledge construction,
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collaboration and
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inquiry-based learning; and
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they assist teachers with similar transformations.
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They coordinate the activities and training of library media support personnel including volunteers.
Developing
SLMC should...
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Understand
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The significance of a collaborative media program and its impact on student learning.
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21st Century skills and content.
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How to establish an open, equitable, accessible and flexible learning environment.
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SLMC can:
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articulate the need to partner with staff to create a quality media program and understands the positive effects that such a program has on student learning
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articulate his/her knowledge of 21st Century skills and content as they pertain to the library media program
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media literacy,
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information literacy,
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digital citizenship,
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and digital literacy
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understand the need for a safe, orderly and equitable media center that can be adapted for different needs
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maintain a media schedule available for teachers and others to sign up:
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lessons,
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stories,
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checkout, or
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other activities​
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Proficient
SLMC should ...
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Align all components of the school's library media program with:
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21st Century skills and content.
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State / local priorities and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
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Research-based practices.
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Provide leadership in collaboratively planning, promoting, and sustaining the school library media program, services, and
resources.
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Establish the library media center as both a physical and virtual shared learning space.
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Provide an open, equitable and
accessible learning environment.
SLMC can:
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Ensure that instruction, programming
and resources reflect and incorporate 21st
Century skills and content as they pertain to the
library media program:-
media literacy,
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information literacy,
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digital citizenship, and
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digital literacy
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Implement curriculum that is aligned with district and state priorities, as well as the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
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Meet formally or informally with key
stakeholders to initiate collaboration efforts-
​in-person or electronic communication,
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PLC/PLN meetings,
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department meetings, etc.
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Promote the use of digital resources:
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e-books,
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online catalog,
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NCWiseOwl, etc.
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Maintain an online presence (websites, social media, etc.) that shares relevant information with the school community
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Establish and maintain a safe, orderly and equitable media center that can be adapted for different needs
And all Developing responsibilities!
Accomplished
SLMC should ...
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Provide leadership to the school community in creating a 21st Century learning environment.
SLMC can:
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Participate in and/or leads school-based committees:
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​MTAC,
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SLT,
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PTA meetings, etc.
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Facilitate professional development opportunities for staff at the school level​
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Work with community organizations (ex: public library) to promote 21st Century skills and learning.
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Organize and/or lead events for students, families and/or community members to participate in literacy or 21st Century skills-based activities:
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book fairs,
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reading programs,
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contests, etc.
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Advise student clubs and/or supports school-based programs:
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book clubs,
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fundraising activities, etc.​​
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Is a member of state or national professional organizations:
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NCSLMA,
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AASL,
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ALA​, etc.
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Lead sessions orienting parents/new teachers or other groups to physical and virtual media center resources and services​
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Actively communicate with students, staff, families and members of the community verbally:
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newsletters,
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websites,
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social media, etc.​
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Coordinate and train volunteers and/or other personnel
And all Developing & Proficient responsibilities!
Distinguished
SLMC should ...
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Provide leadership at district, state, and/or national level in creating 21st Century learning environments.
SLMC can:
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Attend meetings or conferences for state or national professional organizations:
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NCSLMA,
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NCTIES,
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AASL,
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ALA, etc.
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Publish material on educational or information science topics in district, state or national publications​
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Serve on a committee for district, state or national professional organization
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Present at district, state or national meetings or conferences:
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planning committees,
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steering committees,
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district-level school media meetings
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Participate in blogs/discussion boards/ listservs/ twitter chats about literacy, ethics, or other 21st Century skills​
And all Developing, Proficient & Accomplished responsibilities!
Element b.
School library media coordinators lead in their schools.
School library media coordinators work collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional learning community.
They analyze data to develop goals and strategies in the school improvement plan that enhance student learning.
They provide input in determining the school budget and in the selection and provision of professional development that meets the needs of the students, the staff, and their own professional growth.
They participate in the hiring process and collaborate with their colleagues to support teachers in the improvement of the effectiveness of their departments or grade levels.
They establish positive working relationships and communicate with other educators to identify and select resources for curriculum support.
They also partner with teachers to design instruction that:
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seamlessly integrates 21st Century skills,
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information fluency, and
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digital literacy
across the curriculum.
Developing
SLMC should...
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Understands the goals of the school
improvement plan
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Participates in shared decision making within
the school
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Supports and participates in professional
learning communities
SLMC can...
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bases her/his Professional Development Plan (PDP) in part on the School Improvement Plan goals.
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regularly attends meetings where
shared decision making occurs:-
staff meetings,
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SLT,
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PLC/PLN,
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MTAC,
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PTA,
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FAC, etc.
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attends meetings related to PLC
initiatives:-
PLC meetings,
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grade level/department meetings,
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intervention teams,
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vertical team meetings, etc.​
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Proficient
SLMC should...
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Participates in the development of the school
improvement plan
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Infuses multiple literacies and 21st Century
skills within content-area instruction
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Provides technology-enabled one-on-one and
group professional development for school-based educators
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Participates in the recruitment hiring process
and/or mentoring of school-based educators, if needed.
SLMC can:
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participates in the creation of the School
Improvement Plan by providing information,
data, and/or suggestions to the School
Leadership Team
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provides and shares resources and
information with staff about relevant topics:-
traditional literacy,
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media literacy,
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information literacy,
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digital citizenship, and/or
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other 21st Century skills as they relate to the library media program
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coaches teachers on the use:
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online catalog,
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online research,
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the use of ebooks, and/or
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other technology.
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- participates in interviews, recommends
applicants for potential positions, or provides
hiring committee with potential interview
questions for hiring within the school
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acts a mentor for an SLMC or another
staff member
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provides training on media center
technology or resources for new teachers
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SLMC represents schools at job and hiring
fairs, if necessary
And all Developing responsibilities!
Accomplished
SLMC should...
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Assumes a leadership role in Professional Learning Community and/or the school improvement team at the school level.
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Models and leads 21st Century teaching and learning concepts and strategies.
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Collaborates with teachers to integrate information and instructional technology into all curricular areas
SLMC can:
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holds an office or heads a committee on the School Leadership Team or a PLC.
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acts in a leadership role within a PLC for specific goals, projects or learning concepts.
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educates students about media literacy, technology literacy, or other 21st Century skills through lessons, projects, activities, stories, and/or displays
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provides professional
development:-
media literacy,
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information literacy,
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digital citizenship,
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learning strategies, etc
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collaborates with teachers, individually or in groups, to provide resources or instruction as it relates to instructional technology
And all Developing & Proficient responsibilities!
Distinguished
SLMC should...
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Assumes a leadership role in developing and
implementing the school improvement plan
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Participates in a professional learning network
(PLN) at the district, state, and/or national level.
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Provides professional development on
integrating information and instructional
technology into all curricular areas at the
school, district, state and/or national level
SLMC can:
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participates in the development of the
School Improvement Plan and leads initiatives
that support one of more of its goals
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regularly participates in professional
learning network activities at the district, state or national level-
in-person or virtual meetings
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committees
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Twitter chats, etc.
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is active in ALA/AASL, NCSLMA,
NCTIES or other professional organizations
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delivers professional development on
information and instructional technology that
spans all curricular areas for participants at the
school, district, state and/or national level-
whole school training,
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PLNs,
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district steering committees,
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state or national conferences
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And all Developing, Proficient & Accomplished responsibilities!
Element c.
School library media coordinators advocate for effective media programs.
School library media coordinators are proactive in communicating the vision, requirements and the impact of an effective 21st Century library media program to key stakeholders using:
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relevant research,
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evidence of student learning, and
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other outcomes.
They advocate to ensure that all students have access to proper learning resources and are prepared for the future:
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information fluency,
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inquire-based learning,
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curriculum fidelity,
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creativity,
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planning,
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innovation, and
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reading for enjoyment and lifelong learning.
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Developing
SLMC should...
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Understands the need to advocate for the
library media program and resources to
support the learning community
SLMC can:
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articulate the needs of the media program to administration
Proficient
SLMC should...
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advocate for equitable access to 21st Century resources throughout the learning community
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Integrate 21st Century skills and resources
throughout the school's instructional program
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Appropriate staffing for the library program
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Create policies and procedures to support effective school library media programs.
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Shares relevant research, evidence of student
learning, and other outcomes to educate the
school community about effective library media programs
SLMC can:
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advocates for open and flexible access
to all library resources:-
​open check-out,
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extended hours,
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website,
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online databases,
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e-books, etc.
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informally or formally promotes the use
of 21st Century skills ​throughout the school during professional development, in-person or
activities, and/or programming electronic communication, PLCs, lessons,-
media literacy,
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information literacy,
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digital citizenship, and
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digital literacy​
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requests additional support staff from
administrators for the library media program
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advocates for additional time and
resources to support an effective school library program:-
funds,
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equipment,
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furniture, etc.
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requests administrative support for
implementing/changing procedures or rules
related to the library media program:-
extended hours,
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flexible scheduling,
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open check out times,
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laptop cart checkout, etc
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provides information about current
research findings regarding best practices in
library media programs with school community
through various forms of communications:-
in-person and electronic communication,
social media, etc.
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And all Developing responsibilities!
Accomplished
SLMC should...
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Establishes internal and external partnerships to advocate for effective school library media programs
SLMC can:
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partner with teachers, school leadership and/or students to develop effective programming and activities for the school library media program
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actively solicits internal and external resources to supplement the library media program:
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book drives,
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grants,
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book fairs,
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Donor's Choose,
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PTA,
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volunteers, etc.
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serves on committees to spread awareness of the benefits of the library media program:
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PLCs,
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SLT,
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Department/Grade level meetings,
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PTA board,
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etc.
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​advocates for support for best practices in the library media program:
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flexible scheduling,
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open checkout,
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extended hours,
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special programs, etc.
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And all Developing & Proficient responsibilities!
Distinguished
SLMC should...
SLMC can:
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attends meetings or conferences for state or national professional organizations:
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NCSLMA,
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NCTIES,
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AASL,
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ALA, etc.
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publishes material on educational or information science topics in district, state or national publications​
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serves on a committee for district, state or national professional organization
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presents at district, state or national meetings or conferences:
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planning committees,
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steering committees,
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district-level school media meetings
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participates in blogs/discussion boards/ listservs/ twitter chats about literacy, ethics, or other 21st Century skills​
And all Developing, Proficient & Accomplished responsibilities!
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Provides leadership beyond the school level in
communicating the impact of library media
program on 21st Century skills
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Leverages partnerships to advocate at the
local, district, state and/or national level for
highly effective school library media programs
Element d.
School library media coordinators demonstrate high ethical standards.
School media coordinators demonstrate high ethical standards.
School library media coordinators demonstrate ethical standards including honesty, integrity, fair treatment, and respect for others.
They uphold the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators (effective June 1, 1997) and the Standards for Professional Conduct
adopted April 1, 1998).
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Developing
SLMC should...
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Models ethical behavior as outlined in the
Code of Ethics for NC Educators and the
Standards for Professional Conduct.
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Models best practices in copyright, ethical
access and use of resources, intellectual
property and digital citizenship
SLMC can:
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adheres to the Code of Ethics for NC
Educators and the Standards for Professional
Conduct
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shows respect for authority and for
school rules/protocols
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is recognized and identified by peers
and administration as a leader in ethical
practices
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sets example for staff in regards to
respecting intellectual property by always citing
sources when using information
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always uses intellectual property in
ways that adhere to Fair Use Guidelines
Proficient
SLMC should...
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Educates students, teachers, and other
members of the school community to use best
practices in copyright, ethical access and use
of resources, intellectual property and digital
citizenship.
SLMC can:
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provides information about respecting
copyright and adhering to Fair Use Guidelines
to all staff yearly through emails, professional
development, meetings and/or information
sheets
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shares information about copyright,
citing information, and plagiarism for students,
staff and parents;-
websites,
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posters,
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in-person or electronic communication,
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newsletters,
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VLMS Video Usage in the Classroom Toolkit, etc.
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teaches students about the ownership of
ideas and the ethical use of information:-
online citation makers,
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lessons,
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stories,
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activities,
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Posters and/or displays, etc.
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identifies potential problems in areas of
ethical use of information and suggests positive
resolutions.
And all Developing responsibilities!
Accomplished
SLMC should...
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Partner with other libraries and
community organizations to promote
the use of best practices in copyright,
ethical access and use of resources,
intellectual property and digital
citizenship.
SLMC can:
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pairs with other media personnel to promote lessons, contests, artwork or digital media to
share guidelines about using information in ethical ways
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works with outside groups to provide guidelines on the ethical use of information and digital citizenship to students, teachers and the community:
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other school libraries,
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public libraries,
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governmental organizations,
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non-profit organizations,
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advisory groups, etc.​
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And all Developing & Proficient responsibilities!
Distinguished
SLMC should...
SLMC can:
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actively participates in state or national
conversations about the ethical access and use
of resources, intellectual property and digital
citizenship:-
blogs,
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panel discussions,
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webinars,
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conferences, etc.
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And all Developing, Proficient & Accomplished responsibilities!
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Participates in state and/or national
conversations regarding ethical access and use
of resources, intellectual property and digital
citizenship
Artifacts
Artifacts help you provide evidence of your achievements and effectivity.
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Staff development documentation
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Newsletters
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Conference documentation
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Websites
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School improvement and/or other leadership team document
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PLC and/or PLN documentation
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Emails
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Informal communication with school staff
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Collaboration forms
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Articles and presentation documentation
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Professional organization activities
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North Carolina School Library/Media rubrics and research
Visit my BMaC site to purchase formatted checklists of specific evidence documents that may help you satisfy these requirements!
