Function of the School Library Media Center
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Function of the School
Library Media Center
Britany Howell
LM 563
University of West Alabama
Function of the Library
Media Center
Provide a wide range of
resources and information
that accommodate the
needs and interests of
students
Provide a setting where
students develop skills
they will need to locate,
analyze, evaluate,
interpret, and
communicate information
and ideas
Serves ALL students
of the community
Collection should
include materials to
meet the needs of all
learners
Promote the
importance of valuing
the freedom to read
Function of the Library
Media Center
Technology-rich learning environment with an
array of information resources
Focus on the process of learning rather than giving
out information
Combines effective learning and teaching
strategies with activities
Create and maintain a program for a broad
learning community – students, teachers, parents,
administration, and community
Vision of the School Library
Media Center
To create a foundation
for lifelong learning
To guarantee every
young person an equal
and effective
educational
opportunity
Vision of the School Library
Media Center
Enforce a library media program that
promotes student reading, such as:
– Connecting a reluctant reader with the right book to
motivate him/her to read
– Help a poor reader comprehend better by teaching about
“signal” words
– Encourage a good reader to challenge themselves by
choosing a more difficult book
– Entice a young author to publish his/her book
Goals of the School Library
Media Center
Ensure that students and staff are effective
users of ideas and information
Provide intellectual access to information
through integrated learning activities that
help children achieve information literacy
To provide physical access to information
by:
Organizing diverse collections
Systematic procedure for accessing information
outside the library media center
Goals of the School Library
Media Center
Provide learning experiences that encourage
students to become discriminating
consumers
Provide a program that functions as the
information center of the school
Provide resources and activities for learning
that represent a diversity of experiences,
opinions, and social and cultural
perspectives
Services that should be
offered to students
Flexible scheduling
Instruction led by the
library media specialist on
a regular basis
Technology-enhanced
programs
Services that should be
offered to teachers
Leadership
Collaboration
Partnership
Training
Services that should be
offered to the community
Diverse collections that
represent various points of
view on current and
historical issues
Adult Education
Non-discriminatory
environment that is
conducive to learning
Role of the Library Media
Specialist
Should be a leader in carrying out the school’s
instructional program
Serve as an information specialist
Teacher
Instructional Consultant
Is part of a planning and teaching
team with the classroom
Teaches information literacy
Provides one-on-one tutoring for students in need
Role of the Library Media
Specialist
Serves as program administrator
Trainer who provides in-service programs
for teachers on resource-based learning,
integrating information literacy into the
curriculum, and getting the most out of
technology
Manage networked technology
Principal’s Role
Provide access to
information for students
and staff
Collaborate with teachers so
every student learns to access,
evaluate, and use information
Join in the learning community to encourage every
student to read, view, and listen for information
enjoyment
Principal’s Role
Administer a planned program that provides
a welcoming environment that is conducive
to learning
Ensure that library media services match the
needs and preferences of the school
community
Know the condition of your school’s
collection
References
American Association of School Librarians & Association for Educational
Communications and Technology. (1998). Information Power: Building
Partnerships for Learning. Chicago: American Library Association.
American Library & American Association of School Librarians. (n.d.). Position
Statement on the Role of the School Library Media Program. Retrieved December
4, 2007, from The University of West Alabama Web site: http://www.bb.uwa.edu
American Library & American Association of School Librarians. (n.d.). Position
Statement on the Value of Library Media Programs in Education. Retrieved
December 4, 2007, from The University of West Alabama Web site:
http://www.bb.uwa.edu
Lance, Keith C. (1994). The Impact of School Library Media Centers on Academic
Achievement. SLMQ, 22. Retrieved December 4, 2007, from The University of
West Alabama Web site: http://www.bb.uwa.edu
References
Lance, Keith C., Rodney, Marcia J., & Hamilton-Pennell, Christine. (2000). How
School Librarians Help Kids Achieve Standards. Retrieved December 4, 2007,
from The University of West Alabama Web site: http://www.bb.uwa.edu
Lance, Keith C. (2001). The Importance of School Libraries. Retrieved December
4, 2007, from The University of West Alabama Web site:
http://www.bb.uwa.edu
Lance, Keith C. (2001). Proof of Power: Quality Library Media Programs Affect
Academic Achievement. Multimedia Schools. Retrieved December 4, 2007,
from The University of West Alabama Web site: http://www.bb.uwa.edu
Literacy Partners. Retrieved December 4, 2007, from The University of West
Alabama Web site: http://www.bb.uwa.edu