LIBRARIAN S HANDBOOK 2008

LIBRARIAN S HANDBOOK 2008 New York City School Library System Office of Library Services New York City Department of Education Initial Development 2006 Updated as Needed

NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL LIBRARY SYSTEM LIBRARIAN S HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: VISION, MISSION, GOALS, and EXPECTATIONS 1.1 New York State Mandate for School Libraries 1.2 Vision, Mission, and Goals of New York City School Libraries 1.3 Vision and Mission Statements 1.3.1 Vision Statements / A Process for Building a Vision 1.3.2 Vision-Building Worksheet 1.3.3 Mission Statements / Sample School and School Library Mission Statements 1.4 Reader s Bill of Rights 1.4.1 Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights 1.4.2 Reading Bill of Rights for Paul Robeson s High School Students 1.5 A Collaborative Library Media Program 1.6 Librarian Responsibilities 1.7 Principal Responsibilities 1.8 Teacher Responsibilities 1.9 Essential Elements of Effective Library Programs 1.10 School Library Media Program Evaluation Rubric New York State Education Dept. 1.11 LMC 21 : Powering Up Library Media Centers for the 21 st Century SECTION 2: LEARNING and TEACHING 2.1 Climate Conducive to Learning 2.1.1 Climate Conducive to Learning: Excerpt from Library Learning Walk 2.1.2 Self-Assessment Rubric 2.2 Foundations of Learning in Library: Inquiry and Literacy 2.2.1 Inquiry Overview 2.2.2 Stripling Model of Inquiry 2.2.3 Connections Between Inquiry and Literacy 2.3 Curriculum Mapping 2.3.1 Curriculum Mapping: Overview and Resources 2.4 Collaborative Planning 2.4.1 Collaborative Planning: Excerpt from Library Learning Walk 2.4.2 Collaboration

2.4.3 Collaborative Planning: Role of Librarian 2.4.4 Levels of Collaboration 2.4.5 Levels of Collaboration in Action 2.4.6 Collaboration: Frequently Asked Questions 2.4.7 Collaborative Curriculum Unit Plan Template 2.5 Curriculum Fostering Skills of Literacy, Technology, and Information Literacy/Inquiry 2.5.1 Curriculum Fostering the Skills of Literacy, Technology, and Information Literacy/Inquiry: Excerpt from Library Learning Walk 2.5.2 NYC School Library System Information Fluency Continuum Excerpt 2.5.3 Grade-Level Benchmarks Information Fluency Continuum 2.5.4 Priority Benchmark Skills Information Fluency Continuum 2.5.5 Resources for Model Unit / Lesson Plans 2.6 Integrated, Collaborative Teaching 2.6.1 Integrated, Collaborative Teaching: Excerpt from Library Learning Walk 2.6.2 Characteristics of Strong Teaching in the Library 2.6.3 Collaborative Lesson Plan Template 2.6.4 Collaborative Lesson Plan Sample 2.7 Support for Literacy 2.7.1 Librarian s Role in Reading Development 2.7.2 Librarian s Role in Fostering Independent Reading 2.7.3 Reading Motivation Techniques 2.7.4 Reading Motivation Resources 2.7.5 Booktalking Tips and Resources 2.8 Connecting Families to Literacy 2.8.1 Introduction 2.8.2 Parent Literacy Workshop Outline for Opening the Doors to Learning: Literacy is a Family Affair: A Family Literacy Guide 2.8.3 Developing a Parent Collection in Your Library SECTION 3: INFORMATION ACCESS and DELIVERY 3.1 Collection Aligned to Curriculum and Student Needs 3.1.1 Collection Aligned to Curriculum and Student Needs: Excerpt from Library Learning Walk 3.1.2 Introduction to Collection Development 3.1.3 New York City Collection Development Policy Mission and Needs Responsibility for Selection of Materials Criteria for Selection of Instructional Materials Procedure for Selecting Weeding

Challenged Materials Appendix A: Patron s Request for Reconsideration of a Work Appendix B: Materials Evaluation Committee Report Form 3.1.4 New York State Requirements for Library Collections 3.1.5 Collection Development Process Overview 3.1.6 Collection Mapping 3.1.7 Criteria for Selection 3.1.8 Selection Tools and Review Sources 3.1.9 Collection Development for English Language Learners 3.1.10 Audio Visual Resources 3.1.11 Electronic Resources: Databases and Encyclopedias 3.1.12 A Rubric for Evaluating Electronic Databases 3.1.13 Cooperative Collection Development (CCD) Program Guidelines 3.2a Purchasing Resources 3.2a.1 Ordering Process 3.2b Cataloging and Processing Guidelines 3.2b.1 Processing of Purchased Resources 3.2b.2 Dewey Decimal System 3.2b.3 Subject Headings 3.3 Automation Rationale Time Allocated to Accomplish Checklist Flow Chart 3.4 Inventory 3.5 Weeding 3.5.1 Weeding Guidelines 3.5.2 Weeding Process 3.6 Challenged Materials 3.7 Physical Environment and Facilities 3.7.1 Physical Environment and Facilities: Excerpt from Library Learning Walk 3.7.2 Physical Space Requirements 3.7.3 Essential Areas for All Library Media Center Facilities 3.7.4 Furniture and Supplies Furniture Security System Supplies Vendors 3.7.5 Layout 3.7.6 Signage and Displays 3.7.7 Library Renovations and Upgrades 3.8 Flexible, Open, Extended, and Equitable Access

3.8.1 Flexible, Open, Extended, and Equitable Access: Excerpt from Library Learning Walk 3.8.2 Guidelines for Scheduling: Flexible, Open Access, and Cluster 3.8.3 Library Use: Scheduling Weekly Schedule Sign-Up Form 3.8.4 Library Use: Documentation Documentation of Information Fluency Instruction by Teacher/Grade/Course Sample Chart of Information Fluency Instruction by Curriculum Unit 3.8.5 Access and Use Policies for Campus/Multi-School Libraries General Access Scheduling and Use Instruction Communication Access through Technology Collection Development 3.9 Use of Resources and Technology 3.9.1 Use of Resources and Technology: Excerpt from Library Learning Walk 3.9.2 Scaffolding the Use of Resources and Technology Pathfinders, Bookmarking, Portals, Web Pages, Blogs Pathfinder Template 3.9.3 Teaching the Use of Resources and Technology Evaluation of Internet Information Evaluation Rubrics for Web Sites Search Engines and Directories 3.9.4 Circulation Policies Secondary Elementary 3.9.5 Circulation Procedures 3.10 Ethical and Safe Use of the Internet 3.10.1 Internet Acceptable Use Filtering Acceptable Use Agreement Teaching Ethical Use Teaching Safe Use of the Internet 3.10.2 Acceptable Use Policy: New York City School Libraries 3.11 Technology Requirements Support

SECTION 4: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Adequate Staffing 4.1.1 Adequate Staffing: Excerpt from Library Learning Walk 4.1.2 New York State Staffing Requirements 4.1.3 Recommended Staffing Levels: State Education Department School Library Media Program Evaluation Rubric 4.1.4 Certification 4.1.5 National Library Media Certification -- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards 4.1.6 Job Description for Librarian 4.1.7 Reflective Practice: Goals for Professional Growth 4.2 Funding and Budget Management 4.2.1 Funding and Budget Management: Excerpt from Library Learning Walk 4.2.2 New York State Funding Requirements 4.2.3 NYSLIB Guidelines 4.2.4 Where to Find Your Library Budget Online 4.2.5 Budget Log 4.2.6 Grant Funding 4.3 Library Planning and Management 4.3.1 Library Management: Excerpt from Library Learning Walk 4.3.2 Confidentiality of Library Records 4.3.3 Library Learning Walk 4.3.4 Reports and Statistics Creating Reports from Automation Systems 4.3.5 Annual Report Template 4.3.6 Annual Goals 4.3.7 New York City School Library System Member School Plan 4.3.8 Integration into Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP) 4.4 Guide to Starting a New School/Library/Job 4.5 Opportunities for Professional Development 4.5.1 Opportunities for Professional Development: Excerpt from Library Learning Walk 4.5.2 Professional Development: Office of Library Services Reasons Why Professional Development Is Essential for Librarians Conferences and Workshops Website, Wikis and Blogs Online Registration for Professional Development 4.5.3 Professional Associations/Opportunities Beyond New York City 4.6 Library Advocacy and Support 4.6.1 Library Advocacy and Support: Excerpt from Library Learning Walk 4.6.2 Advocacy Guidelines and Toolkit 4.6.3 Library Advisory Team Responsibilities

4.6.4 Communications Tools Library Websites Library Newsletters 4.7 Collaboration with Other Institutions 4.7.1 Interlibrary Loan 4.7.2 Public Libraries 4.7.3 Museums and Cultural Institutions SECTION 5: CONTACTS AND COMMUNICATION 5.1 New York City Office of School Library Services Staff 5.2 Personnel Directory of Library Personnel DOE Personnel Directory 5.3 Department of Education E-Mail 5.4 New York City School Librarian Information Sharing Tool (NYCSLIST) 5.5 National Electronic List for School Librarians (LM_NET) 5.6 School Library Personnel Survey 5.7 New York State Contacts New York State Education Department Public Officials APPENDIX A. Information Fluency Continuum