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Standard 3 - 21st Century Library Media Programs

School library media coordinators develop a library collection that supports 21st Century teaching and learning.

Element Overview

All of the text describing the standards and elements below comes directly from the NCEES Info & and Resources website.

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Element a.
MCs develop a library collection that supports 21st Century teaching and learning

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Element b.
MCs serve, promote and facilitate inquiry-based instruction and the effective use of information and technology

Element a.

School library media coordinators develop a library collection that supports 21st Century teaching and learning

School library media coordinators develop a library collection that supports 21st Century teaching and learning.

 

School library media coordinators develop an appropriate and high quality library media collection that facilitates 21st Century teaching and learning.

 

They use collection mapping and other collection analysis tools to ensure that the collection is dynamic, learner-centered, supports the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, and meets the unique needs of the school and its learners.

Developing

SLMC should...

  • Understands the components of a collection
    management plan.
     

  • Recognizes that the collection management plan should be collaboratively developed and regularly updated

SLMC can:

  • articulate the major components of a
    collection management/development plan, including, but not limited to:

    • school specific curriculum,

    • culture/student body,

    • identifying needs
       

  •  identifies critical stakeholders that can provide
    input for collection development.

Proficient

SLMC should...

  • Systematically collects and utilizes data to
    collaboratively develop and regularly update the collection management plan.
     

  • Ensures that the library collection Is aligned with and supports the NC Standard
    Course of Study.
     

  • ​Provides for the recreational and informational
    needs of students in a variety of formats.

SLMC can:

  • seeks feedback from stakeholders regarding
    collection needs.
     

  •  analyzes collection using various collection
    analysis tools.
     

  • uses data to inform collection development
    practices.
     

  • acquires resources that support the school
    curriculum.
     

  • acquires resources that support student
    interests.

And all Developing responsibilities!

Accomplished

SLMC should...

  • Uses collection management plan data to solicit external resources to support collection
    development.

SLMC can:

  • actively seeks out additional
    funding/resources to support needs of collection:

    • grants,

    • Title I funding,

    • PTA,

    • DUC,

    • Donor's Choose,

    • crowdsourcing, etc.
       

  • requests funding/resources that are
    supported by data analysis

And all Developing & Proficient responsibilities!

Distinguished

SLMC should ...

  • Provides leadership beyond the school level in best practices regarding the development and
    implementation of a high quality collection
    management plan

SLMC can:

  • shares collection management/development
    plan or strategies at the district/state/national level:

  • mentor-mentee,

  • online and/or in-person PLN meeting,

  • conferences, etc.

And all Developing, Proficient & Accomplished responsibilities!

Element b.

School library media coordinators serve, promote and facilitate inquiry-based instruction and the effective use of information and technology

School library media coordinators serve, promote and facilitate inquiry-based instruction and the effective use of information and technology.

 

School library media coordinators make their skills and expertise as well as the learning space and resources of the library media center flexibly available and easily accessible to all members of the school community.

 

They help learners become discerning and effective users of information and ideas, and they promote the seamless integration of curriculum, pedagogy and technology to meet curricular goals.

 

They encourage teachers and students to apply an inquiry-based approach to learning and actively support instructional practices that promote creativity and critical thinking

Developing

SLMC should...

  • Understands and supports inquiry-based approaches to learning.
     

  • Communicates the connection between a flexibly scheduled school library media program, collaboration with classroom teachers, and student learning.

SLMC can...

  • provides staff and students with access to quality resources and facilities for research.
     

  • shares information regarding resources,
    extended hours, open checkout, and the importance of collaborating on lessons, projects, etc. with stakeholders.

Proficient

SLMC should...

  • Uses technology and research-based instructional strategies to deliver instruction.
     

  • Uses innovative instructional strategies to engage students
     

  • Guides students to utilize critical thinking and
    creativity in the creation of new content
     

  • Utilizes a variety of strategies to cultivate and support students' reading interests

SLMC can:

  • communicates with stakeholders in order to
    design student-centered activities:

    • research projects,

    • maker activities,

    • learning centers,

    • choice boards, etc.
       

  • supports student-centered activities:

    • research projects,

    • maker activities,

    • learning centers, 

    • choice boards, etc.
       

  • utilizes various assessment strategies to
    monitor student progress and growth
     

  • maintains a media center layout that is
    compliant with ADA guidelines
     

  •  provides students and staff with flexible
    access to resources:

    • websites,

    • laptop carts,

    • databases,

    • e-books, etc.
       

  • provides flexible hours for access by staff
    and/or students

And all Developing responsibilities!

Accomplished

SLMC should...

  • Leads other educators in the implementation of inquiry-based instruction
     

  • ​Shares data about library accessibility with the
    school community

SLMC can:

  • shares resources and strategies related to
    best practices in inquiry-based instruction such as research student centered learning with
    colleagues and others
     

  • supports and encourages inquiry-based
    instructional practices by collaborating with
    teachers, teaching lessons, acquiring necessary
    resources and/or designing relevant activities
     

  • shares information about physical and
    remote access to resources with staff, students
    and parents (through websites, social media,
    newsletters, etc.

And all Developing & Proficient responsibilities!

Distinguished

SLMC should...

  • Communicates data that illustrate the connection between an open and flexibly scheduled library media program,  collaboration with classroom teachers, and student learning

SLMC can:

  • shares relevant and current research
    findings regarding library media programs with
    stakeholders in one or more formats:

    • social media,

    • email,

    • presentations,

    • newsletter,

    • blogs, etc.

And all Developing, Proficient & Accomplished responsibilities!

Artifacts

Artifacts help you provide evidence of your achievements and effectivity.

  • Collection Management Plan

  • Library media center schedule

  • Library media center sign-up sheets

  • Collaboration forms

  • Lesson plans

  • Research

  • Documentation of work with school staff, parents, and other members of the school community

  • Output measures

  • Data walls

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