2016 Judy Serritella Exemplary Library Media Program Self-Evaluation Rubric

All Exemplary programs will meet or exceed the definitions below for Basic, Proficient, and Exemplary programs. All Exemplary programs will
have achieved the requirements set out in state education laws, state board policies, state guidelines, and selected National Standards.

Target Indicators Levels of Proficiency

And Categories

Category 1 - Student Basic Proficient Exemplary

Achievement and Instruction

1. Information Literacy Standards Information Literacy Skills Information literacy skills are The library media program fosters critical thinking
are integrated into content instruction curriculum is comprised of integrated into the curriculum through skills and independent inquiry so students can
(Information Power; Principle 2; Pg. basic library media orientation the collaborative efforts of the Library learn to choose reliable information and become
58) skills and instruction on how to Media Specialist and teachers. proactive and thoughtful users of information and
AASL Standards for the 21st- find information. Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) resources. The Library Media Specialist and
Century Learner are integrated into and Common Core GPS (CCGPS) are classroom teacher collaborate using CCGPS and
content instruction. used as a basis for teaching. GPS to plan and teach the units of study. The
( http://tinyurl.com/3q8dpa) library media program uses the AASL standards to
help shape the learning of students in the school

2. Collaborative planning includes The Library Media Specialist The Library Media Specialist The Library Media Specialist actively plans with
both the Library Media Specialists participates in collaborative encourages collaborative planning and encourages every teacher to participate in the
and teachers to ensure use of library planning when initiated by the among teachers who are teaching design of instruction. Learning strategies and
media center resources that support teacher. units of similar content. The Library activities for all students are designed with all
on-going classroom instruction and Media Specialist is familiar with the teachers who are willing to plan collaboratively. All
implementation of state curriculum Georgia Standards.org website and students with diverse learning styles, abilities, and
and the GPS and CCGPS. the Common Core standards and needs are included in collaborative plans.
(IFBD 160-4-4-.01) encourages teachers to use the
resources available on GSO web page.

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3. Professional library media staff The Library Media Specialist The Library Media Specialist and The Library Media Specialist uses a variety of
are engaged in active teaching role/s. makes recommendations to teachers plan and teach collaboratively teaching styles to meet diverse needs of students.
(Information Power; students for class projects and so that the library media program is an Collaborative planning, which takes place on a
Principle 4, p. 58) pleasure reading. The Library extension of classroom instruction. regular basis, determines where and how student
Media Specialist provides basic assessment takes place, and whether the teacher or
orientation and instruction on the Library Media Specialist does the assessment.
information location skills. The GPS and CCGPS are integrated into the units
led by the LMS and classroom teacher.

4. The library media center Bulletin boards and displays The library media center offers events The library media center is a critical element in
resources encourage and support of books and reading materials and activities that appeal to a wide the school’s reading program. The library media
reading, viewing, and listening. reflect different aspects of the range of interests. Attendance statistics program meets the needs of both the
(Information Power; curriculum, holidays, and verify students’ use. reading/language arts curriculum and recreational
Principle 6, p. 58) community interests to support reading.
recreational reading.

5. Services are provided to The library media center The library media staff selects The Library Media Specialist and teachers
students who have diverse learning resources reflect diverse resources and informs teachers of collect and use student data to design activities
abilities, styles, and needs. learning abilities, styles, these resources with recommendations that will lead to student achievement. The library
(Information Power; Principle and needs. to support students’ diverse learning media program supports instructional strategies
7, p. 58) abilities and styles. and learning activities that meet individual needs.

6. Student achievement is The classroom teacher is Together the teacher and Library The teacher and Library Media Specialist use a
routinely assessed. responsible for assessing Media Specialist develop a rubric(s) or variety of collaboratively designed tools for
(A Planning Guide for student achievement. another effective means for assessing assessing student achievement, e.g., rubrics,
Information Power; p. 36) student achievement. student self-evaluations, and student
presentations to peers and/or adult
professionals in a field of study.

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Target Indicators
Category 2 – Technology Basic Proficient Exemplary

7. Technology Management The library provides an The library provides an adequate The library provides a strong technology
Provide and manage access to inadequate technology technology infrastructure to support infrastructure to support teaching and learning.
digital collections, technology tools infrastructure to support teaching teaching and learning.
& technology resources that support and learning. The library has an active plan in place for the
and enhance instruction and reflect The library may have a plan in place updating and replacing hardware (e.g. computers).
the needs and interests of diverse P- The library does not have a plan for the updating and replacing
12 students, school and community. in place for the updating and hardware, however it is not The library has an active and engaging virtual
(ALA/ AASL Standards for Initial replacing of hardware. implemented on a regular basis. environment which highlights student work,
Preparation of School Librarians, advocates for the library program and provides 24-
2010, Standard 5.5.3) The library does not have a The library has a virtual environment 7 access to additional resources (e.g. website,
virtual presence of any kind. which provides basic information school library blog)
concerning library programs and
The school library media additional resources. The school library media specialist consistently
specialist rarely promotes 24-7 promotes and informs to ensure 24-7 access to
access to electronic resources. The school library media specialist electronic resources.
sometimes promotes 24-7 access to
Many teachers are not aware of electronic resources. All subject area teachers are aware that there are
electronic databases available for electronic databases available for research and to
research and support of the CCSS Not all subject area teachers may be support the CCSS literacy focus.
literacy focus. aware that there are electronic
databases available for research and to
support the CCSS literacy focus.

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8. Technology Integration The school library media The school library media specialist The school library media specialist cultivates a
The school library media specialist specialist uses technology to directs teachers and students in the rich learning environment where the blending
integrates the use of emerging deliver curriculum content or conventional use of technology choice of technology tools with student-initiated
technologies as a means for instructions to students. tools. He/she encourages adaptation investigations or projects across any content area
effective and creative teaching and of technology by allowing students is promoted.
to support P-12 students' The SLMS occasionally attempts to select a tool and modify its use to
conceptual understanding, critical to integrate emerging technologies accomplish the task at hand. The SLMS integrates emerging technologies into
thinking and creative processes. into instruction to reinforce the a variety of instructional strategies to support the
(ALA/ AASL Standards for Initial skills, dispositions, The SLMS integrates emerging diverse learning styles, interests, and ability of all
Preparation of School Librarians, responsibilities, and self- technologies into instruction that students to inquire, think critically, and gain and
2010, Standard 1.1.4) assessments in AASL Standards reinforce the skills, dispositions, create knowledge.
for the 21st-Century Learner and responsibilities, and self-assessments in
Georgia state standards that AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Integration of these technologies also reinforces
support student achievement. Learner and state standards that the skills and self-assessments in AASL Standards
support student achievement. for the 21st-Century Learner and Georgia state
The SLMS rarely recommends standards that support student achievement.
technology tools to enhance The SLMS often recommends
instruction. technology tools to enhance instruction. The SLMS consistently recommends technology
tools to enhance instruction and is a building
leader modeling technology integration.

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Target Indicators
Category 3 - Staffing Basic Proficient Exemplary

9a. If less than base size: In compliance with state board A full-time Library Media Specialist is Full-time Library Media Specialist is employed
A school system shall provide no less rule. employed and is not shared at any other and is not shared at any other time with other areas
than half-time services of a Library time with other areas in the school nor in the school nor does he/she provide services
Media Specialist for each school less does he/she provide services outside outside the library media center. Adult
than base size and shall provide adult the library media center. Adult supervision by certified personnel is available for
supervision in the library media center supervision by certified personnel is the entire day.
for the entire instructional day. available for the entire day.

Base Size definition defined by

unweighted FTE:
Grades K-5: 450
Grades 6-8: 624
Grades 9-12: 970

9b. If base size or larger: In compliance with state board Library Media Specialist is not required The following criteria that exceed state rules are
A school system shall employ a full- rule, but the Library Media to perform other duties on a daily or in place: Additional support personnel are
time Library Media Specialist for each Specialist may be required to frequent basis. A part-time library employed in areas of the library media program.
base size school or larger. perform other duties on a daily media paraprofessional is employed. Library media staff is always available
(Base size defined by unweighted or frequent basis. throughout the instructional day to assist teachers
FTE: K-5, 450; 6-8, 624; 9-12, 970) and students. Support staff is not shared in other
(CGB, 160-5-1-.22) areas of the school. A full-time paraprofessional
person (clerk) is on staff in the library media
center.

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Target Indicators
Category 4- Facilities, Access, Basic Proficient Exemplary
and Resources

10. There shall be a plan for flexibly Flexible scheduling makes Flexible scheduling and library media Flexible scheduling is maintained allowing full
scheduled library media center access resources and assistance staff are available throughout the day to participation of teachers and the Library Media
for students and teachers in groups or available at the time of learning assist teachers and students regardless Specialist in collaborative planning and allowing
as individuals simultaneously need, but school schedules may of ability or disability. The library students to come to the library media center at any
throughout each instructional day. override this preferable media center is available either before time. The library media center is available both
Accessibility shall refer to the facility, flexibility. Library media staff or after school. before and after school. Some evening hours may
the staff, and the resources and shall is available to teachers and be scheduled for instructional needs of students
be based on instructional need. students for most of the school and families.
(IFBD 160-4-4-.01) day.

11. School library media center Based on FTE, the library Based on FTE, the library media center Based on FTE, the library media center exceeds
square footage requirements based on media center meets minimum exceeds minimum square footage minimum square footage requirements and is large
FTE. square footage requirements. requirements and is large enough to enough to accommodate large and small groups
(Square Footage Requirements for accommodate large and small groups and individuals working simultaneously. Shelving,
Use in Developing the Local Facilities and individuals working storage areas, and electric wiring meet the needs of
Plans) simultaneously. Shelving, storage the collection. In addition, production and
http://tinyurl.com/Ga-Media- areas, and electric wiring meet the presentation space is available. Students with
Center-square-footage (Page 6)
needs of the collection. special needs are easily accommodated in the
Library Media Center.
12. Streaming video is used Streaming video is used on a Streaming video is used on a regular Streaming video and other technologies are used
throughout the school to support the regular basis to support the basis to support the curriculum. on a regular basis to support the curriculum. The
curriculum. Interactive whiteboards curriculum. Library Media Center has a whiteboard and it is
and computers are used for teaching The school has several white boards used on a regular basis.
and learning throughout the school. The school has several white located throughout the building and
A central electronic media distribution boards located throughout the used on a frequent basis. The school has several white boards located
system is also available. building and used on a frequent throughout the building and used on a frequent
(Square Footage Requirements for basis. Electronic distribution system meets basis.
Use in Developing the Local Facilities state requirements.
Plans) Electronic distribution system Electronic distribution system meets state
meets state requirements. requirements.

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13. Print and non-print resources and Print and non-print library Print and non-print resources, including Print and non-print resources, including
access to online information are basic media center resources are subscription databases and other library subscription databases, access to the Internet,
to a library media program. A school adequate to support the core media center resources are available and other library media center resources are
network is effective for delivering curriculum. Two or three online to multiple networked computers available on a LAN throughout the school. Some
media resources to the classroom and computers for student access to within the library media center only. A library media center resources are accessible via
beyond. Multiple computers are online resources are available in LAN (Local Area Network) is fully Internet access outside the school. Students use
available for student access to online the library media center. functional. Network services are library media center technology independently
resources that enhance instruction. delivered to all classrooms. for extended projects and information retrieval.
(FY02 Computers in the
Classroom Technology Project
- A Georgia Lottery Grant)
14. All library media resources are Management and circulation The OPAC is electronically networked The OPAC is available on a LAN throughout the
managed for maximum efficient use. workstations and at least one to several computers within the library school. All resources are recorded in MARC
The library media center has an online catalog access (OPAC) media center. New acquisitions are format so that access is available on the LAN and
electronic online public access catalog exist in the library media center. added based on reliable review weeding of out-of-date materials can be timely.
(OPAC). Funds for acquisition of MARC format is used. sources, state and national award The OPAC is up-to-date and reflects the library
computers are utilized to implement the books, and curriculum needs. Weeding media center holdings. Some library media center
goals/objectives set forth in the State is an ongoing process. A network resources are accessible via Internet access
Technology Plan 2007-2012 or in the distribution of resources beyond the outside the school.
System Comprehensive School library media center is not available.
Improvement Plan.
(FY02 Computers in the
Classroom Technology Project
- A Georgia Lottery Grant)

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15. One of the national educational Students will be given Instruction and promotion of Instruction and promotion of GALILEO will be in
technology goals states: “Effective instruction in accessing GALILEO will be in an organized an organized manner and conducted on a frequent
and engaging software and on-line GALILEO. The password will manner and conducted on a frequent basis. . Searches will be administered and taught in
resources will be an integral part of be provided in a timely manner. basis. Students, faculty, and staff will such a way that maximize efficiency and result in
every school’s curriculum.” The be given instruction and professional a high quality product Best Practices and Learning
GALILEO Virtual Library provides development in the use of GALILEO. Models that encourage and endorse GALILEO
Georgia students and teachers access will be produced, taught, and shared with other
to exceptional on-line resources at Library Media Specialists throughout the state.
no cost to the local school district. . The Library Media Specialist conducts Staff
Development classes with the faculty and staff.
The faculty and staff will take advantage of the
online courses and lessons available through
GALILEO.

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Target Indicators
Category 5 - Administrative Basic Proficient Exemplary
Support
16. The local system superintendent A system media contact person A system media contact person The SMCP maintains communication among
shall appoint a system media contact (SMCP) is appointed and (SMCP) is appointed and Library Media Specialists in the district. District
person (SMCP) to serve as a liaison to communication from the SMCP communication from the SMCP is level administrators facilitate the communication
the department. is received and posted for all received and posted for all Library among the SMCP, Library Media Specialists, and
(IFBD, 160-4-4.-.01 ) Library Media Specialists and Media Specialists and staff. The SMCP themselves. The SMCP understands the role of the
staff. The media coordinator or coordinates communication among all Library Media Specialist and encourages
curriculum coordinator may Library Media Specialists in the district, opportunities for Library Media Specialists to meet
serve as the SMCP to facilitate and disseminates messages from regularly. The district encourages links on school
communication to and from GaDOE, GALILEO, and other entities. and district websites for library media center
DOE. announcements and services.

17. Administrative staff support at The school principal provides The school principal and district The school principal and district administrators
both the school and district levels is support to the library media administrators take an active role in take a leadership role in encouraging teachers to
essential for the development of a program and makes time to encouraging teachers to integrate integrate library media resources into the
strong library media program. meet with the Library Media library media resources into the curriculum, fostering a climate of collaboration and
(Information Power; Principle 4, p. Specialist occasionally. curriculum. School, department, and inquiry, encouraging the Library Media Specialist
100) district level administrators meet to be knowledgeable about current educational
regularly with the Library Media trends, promoting occasional visits to exemplary
Specialist. programs, and providing budgetary support.

18. Each local board of education System and local school library A library media advisory committee A library media advisory committee is effective in
shall adopt a library media policy that media committees support exists and meets a minimum of twice a the development of library media policy, e.g.,
provides for the establishment of a implementation of the library year. Planning and evaluation of the budget development, acquisition of resources, and
media committee at the system level media program. A media library media program is executed reconsideration of materials. This policy, which
and at each school. A library media advisory committee exists and regularly. (This committee may be the may be the media/technology plan in some schools,
committee makes recommendations meets once or twice a year. same as the technology committee in is the basis of operation for actions of the advisory
and decisions relating to planning, (This committee may be the some schools.) committee, the library media staff, and
operation, evaluation, and same as the technology administration. It is evaluated, reviewed, and
improvement of the library media committee in some local updated annually.
program. This committee shall schools.)
annually evaluate library media
services and develop a multi-year
media plan for budget services and
priorities.
(IFBD, 160-4-4.-.01)

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19. Local Board approved library A written library media policy A library media policy exists is A library media policy sets out clear and
media policy is current. This policy exists and is implemented and implemented consistently. The Library comprehensive policies and is reviewed annually
requires development of procedures updated inconsistently. Media Specialist recommends periodic with guidance from the library media advisory
for the school system and for revisions. committee for update consideration and subsequent
selecting materials locally, handling local board approval. It is used by the library
requests for reconsideration of media staff as a guiding document for the
materials, considering gifts of operation of the library media center.
instructional resources, using non-
school owned materials, and
complying with the copyright law.
(IFBD, 160-4-4.-.01)

20. Each local school system shall The library media program The library media program budget The Library Media Specialist, with guidance from
spend 100 percent of the funds receives an allocation for exceeds the minimum state allocation. the library media advisory committee, is a partner
designated for library media expenditures every year. This Local funding supplements state with school and district administrators in planning
center costs.(O.C.G.A. 20-2-167) amount meets the minimum allocation. the media budget. Long-range strategic planning
expenditure tests. and supplemental funding plans are made
cooperatively, and can include bond issues, grants,
school fundraising, and business partnerships to
supplement the budget.

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Target Indicators
Category 6 - Staff Basic Proficient Exemplary
Development
21. Staff development opportunities Library Media Specialist Library Media Specialist seeks to Library Media Specialist continually seeks to
are available both for the library participates in staff enhance his/her professional skills, enhance his/her professional, particularly
media staff to enhance their own development options and particularly technology skills, beyond technology, skills. The Library Media Specialist,
professional knowledge and for the provides informal staff those required for recertification or by when funding permits, also participates annually in
library media staff to provide development instruction during the school district. Library Media state or national conferences. The Library Media
information and technology literacy collaborative planning with Specialist provides occasional formal Specialist is included in planning the staff
skills to other teachers and teachers. Current professional staff development instruction and development program for the school staff and
administrative staff. Professional resources are maintained in the informal instruction during assists in teaching and organizing sessions. The
resources and services for all faculty library media center if the collaborative planning with teachers. Library Media Specialist is recognized as a master
members are provided in the library district does not provide a The school system makes staff teacher and provides staff development options
media center for the "learning centralized professional development options available for beyond routine planning, e.g., providing a formal
community". resource center. library media support staff. The needs assessment to determine staff development
(Information Power; Principle 8, p. Library Media Specialist is needs of the faculty and designing formal courses to
100) knowledgeable of the district address those needs. The Library Media Specialist
professional development services. draws on professional resources both at the local
and district levels and online to provide individual
assistance to teachers using technology and
designing curriculum. The Library Media
Specialist may also assist the teacher in his/her
graduate research and secure professional resources
for them through interlibrary loan.

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List of citations used in this rubric:

Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning.

http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AASL/Professional_Tools10/Information_Power/Information_Power.htm
American Association of School Librarians [and] Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Chicago:
American Library Association, 1998. ISBN 0-8389-3470-6

Official Code of Georgia: O.C.G.A. 20-2-167, 12/03/01 and O.C.G.A 20-2-184, http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-
bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=20-2-167 http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=20-2-184

A Planning Guide for Information Power. .American Association of School Librarians a division of the American Library
Association, Chicago, 1999, ISBN # 0-8389-8073-2
st
AASL Standards for 21 Century Learners. American Association of School Librarians: a division of the American Library
Association. Chicago, 2007. http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards.
ALA/ AASL Standards for Initial Preparation of School Librarians (2010). American Library Association/ American Association of
School Librarians. Chicago, 2010.
http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aasleducation/schoollibrary/2010_standards_with_rubrics_and_statements_1
-31-11.pdf

State Board Rule: IDA (1), 160-4-2-.01The Quality Core Curriculum and Student Competencies
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/doe/legalservices/160-4-2-.01.pdf

State Board Rule: IFBD, 160-4-4.-.01 Media Programs

http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/doe/legalservices/160-4-4-.01.pdf

State Board Rule: CGB, 160-5-1-.22 Personnel Required

http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/doe/legalservices/160-5-1-.22.pdf

State Lottery Guidelines: FY02 Computers in the Classroom Technology Project - A Georgia Lottery
Grant http://techservices.doe.k12.ga.us/edtech/edtechcomputerclass.htm

State Facilities Guidelines: Square Footage Requirements for Use in Developing the Local Facilities
Plans; http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/schools/facilities/squareft.pdf
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The State of Georgia K-12 Technology Plan: 2003-2006. Georgia Department of Education.
http://techservices.doe.k12.ga.us/edtech/2003techplan.php

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