Library+and+Technology+Program+Priorities


 * __Library Media and Technology Program Priorities__**

Program priorities were determined using the //Checklist for School Library Programs// needs assessment tool and the list of services/functions identified by Morris (see program strengths and weaknesses below). The priorities targeted by the action plan have been highlighted in red.

The LMS will engage in collaboration with administrators, teachers, students and community members to:
 * Program Priorities**
 * Ensure the program contributes fully to the educational process
 * The library program is fully integrated into the curriculum
 * Establish an advocacy plan
 * Regularly evaluate the library program goals and objectives
 * Develop ideas for teaching critical thinking skills
 * Help design instructional design units

The LMS will engage in collaborative instruction to:
 * Teach students information literacy and technology skills (plan with teachers/attend grade level and department meetings)
 * Regularly assess student performance/achievement in relation to the library media program
 * Provide formal instruction/orientations on locating and retrieving library materials
 * Give multimedia presentations using school library media
 * Teach use of special reference materials
 * Teach a standard bibliographic format
 * Help design instructional design units

The LMS will support the administration and faculty by:
 * Teach the use of the school library media center
 * Learn teacher’s instructional methods and library media center needs through individual conferences
 * Plan workshops for teacher’s professional, technological, and recreational needs
 * Teach use of school library media center for research
 * Organize routines for convenient use of materials and make self-instructional programs available
 * Establish departmental resource centers
 * Teach the faculty how the Internet filter works

**Program Strengths:** //Services to Students// //Services to Teachers and Administrators// //Services to the Community//
 * Organization of media and equipment-the librarians regularly evaluate and weed and purchase new materials in order to support the school curriculum.
 * Provide reading guidance through book talks to motivate students to read- Librarians provide book talks regarding books in the same genre, by the same author, and other categories.
 * Provide for local production of media-the librarians assist students and teachers in creating iMovies, PowerPoints, and other multimedia products.
 * Provide accessible online and printed materials-the librarians have subscribed to a variety of online databases and print periodicals, as well as consult with teachers to expand the reference collection.
 * Assist in extracurricular activities-both librarians assist other departments in extracurricular activities, including the upper school play.
 * Sponsor paperback book fairs-each year the library hosts a Scholastic Book Fair.
 * Plan school library media center publicity-the library produces brochures, a monthly newsletter, a wiki, and builds a welcome packet for incoming kindergarten students.
 * Help teachers become familiar with the library media center-librarians provide individual assistance to teachers.
 * Plan programs to involve parents and community groups- The librarians plan Grandparent’s Day, Read Across America Day, and other events to involve the larger community.
 * Plan programs to involve parents and the community- The library has a parent/community volunteer program.
 * Develop a library wiki to provide 24-7 access-Both the Lower and Upper School libraries have wikis with a variety of resources for students, parents, and the community.
 * Observe national media related events-Board members and other community members read to the students on Read Across America Day.
 * Publicize school library media activities-Library media center activities are promoted in the monthly newsletter.

**Program Weaknesses** //Services to Students// //Services to Teachers and Administrators// //Services to the Community//
 * Compile bibliographies, mediagraphies, or webliographies
 * Give multimedia presentations using school library media
 * Correlate collection for subject area use
 * Establish liaison with a public university or other libraries
 * Teach faculty how Internet filters work
 * Teach information literacy skills and equipment use
 * Give orientation tours and workshops
 * Teach use of special reference materials
 * Teach a standard bibliographic format
 * Develop ideas for teaching critical thinking skills
 * Develop assistantship programs
 * Suggest school library media use for assemblies, PTA programs, classrooms, and plays
 * Teach use of the school library media center
 * Attend grade level or subject area department meetings
 * Help design instructional design units
 * Learn teacher’s instructional methods and library media center needs through individual conferences
 * Plan workshops for teacher’s professional, technological, and recreational needs
 * Teach use of school library media center for research
 * Organize routines for convenient use of materials and make self-instructional programs available
 * Establish departmental resource centers
 * Engage community business and professional persons to speak to school and school library media center groups