Librarian's+page


 * Librarian’s Responsibilities **


 * I. Customer Services: **
 * 1) Select and acquire materials/databases/equipment which support the school curriculum and are appropriate for students and teachers
 * 2) Circulate library materials/equipment
 * 3) H elp students with database research/online card catalog usage/computer/typing/using library resources
 * 4) Inform faculty of available/new materials/resources (both print/non-print) in their subject areas and of other services/program available
 * 5) Inform students and teachers of any reading/research/technology related programs
 * 6) Involve teachers and students in the selection of new materials by requesting suggestions for items that meet curricular, informational, and recreational needs
 * 7) Prepare bibliographies or lists of materials as needed and requested
 * 8) Trouble shooting minor computer /printer problems
 * 9) Respond to other requests by administrators, teachers and students


 *  II **. **Management**:
 * 1) Provide an inviting environment that facilitates teaching and learning
 * 2) Supervise students when they use school library and show responsibility for the proper care of library materials/equipment/furnishings
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Keep records of library book/equipment circulation, cataloging, student library attendance, library class schedule and overdue fines transactions
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Maintain library collection/periodicals/equipment in a well-organized manner
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Catalog, process and prepare library materials/equipment for use
 * 6) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Maintain school library web page and Library Wiki pages
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Develop appropriate circulation procedures and library policy
 * 8) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Plan and organize library media program
 * 9) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Conduct inventory of materials and equipment
 * 10) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Train and supervise library aides/student aides
 * 11) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Issue overdue notices


 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">III. Instructional Practices-c ****<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">oordinate the library program to support the educational goals of the school: **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">(in class, small group or one-on-one)
 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Promote information literacy/technology literacy by helping <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> students with library research/database research/online card catalog usage/web tools/computer/word processing and <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">expand classroom assignments into the library media center
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> Integrate research/technology skills into content areas by collaborating and planning with teachers for research projects/technology integration projects
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Supervise students to provide an atmosphere conducive to study
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Promote and encourage effective use of library media and independent use of information sources/technology to students
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Work closely with teachers and administrators to provide services and materials which are appropriate to the needs of the students
 * 6) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Provide and promote programs which meet the curriculum and recreational reading needs of the students
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Provide instruction in the use of library media center and library materials in partnership with the teacher


 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">IV. Professional Practices: **
 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Conduct library surveys for both students and teachers
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Engage in professional developments
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Work collaboratively with faculty on uses and availability of resources
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Administer the library and library programs, such as events and activities, promoting reading and literature
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Accept and implement constructive suggestions
 * 6) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Work cooperatively with community library and other libraries to enhance services
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Respond to parental inquiries and initiate parental contact when appropriate/necessary