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Contact Information
Office of Library Information Services
9611 Pulaski Park Dr
Suite 305
Baltimore, MD 21220
410 887-4035
Della Curtis, Coordinator
dcurtis@bcps.org
Sharon Grimes, Supervisor
sgrimes@bcps.org
Cheryl Barlow, Administrative Secretary
cbarlow@bcps.org
LMS Guide to the Library
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Blueprint for Progress
The Baltimore County Public Schools are dedicated to providing
a quality, comprehensive educational program designed to address
the needs of a diverse student population. Building on current
successes, the system's Blueprint for Progress -- its road map
for the future -- outlines the vision, mission, belief statements,
goals, strategies, and indicators of progress that will lead
to increased achievement by all students. The Blueprint for Progress
provides clear direction for everyone involved in education in
Baltimore County, including our teachers, administrators, support
staff, parents, and the community. The foundation of the Blueprint
for Progress is quality instruction. |
National Standards for School Libraries
Information
Power: Building Partnerships for Learning
Provide the framework for library media center program development.
(excerpts) |
 MSDE Standards for School Library Media Programs provide the guiding
principles for program development and evaluation in the Baltimore
County Public Schools.
In April 2001, Baltimore County
School Library Media Programs were evaluated by the MSDE Onsite
Review Team. Library media specialists in all K-12 schools conducted
a self-assessment using the Standard criteria document. Three
school libraries were selected by MSDE for review. These were:
Seven Oaks Elementary, Cockeysville Middle, and Parkville High
School.
The self-assessment data was compiled in a report, BCPS
Standards Review Self Assessment. In addition, a PowerPoint
presentation was made to the Review Team by the Office of Library
Information Services.This presentation, 2001
MSDE Onsite Review, outlines how BCPS is addressing the Standards
and identifies areas for improvement, using the data compiled
from individual school self-assessments and the systemic level
self assessment.
In May 2001, MSDE
submitted a Final Report to the Baltimore County Public Schools
Superintendent, Joe Hariston. The report outlines commendations
and recommendations. |
Maryland
Learning Outcomes for School Library Media
Outlines the information literacy content that students should
know and be able to do. It is the framework by which school library
media specialists plan instruction and administer the program.
This website was created for the Learning Outcomes Revision Committee
for review by Maryland school library administrators and media
specialists. It also show the alignment with National Standards. |
MSDE
Content Standards
Content Standards
specify what students from kindergarten through 12th grade should
know and be able to do in four content areas: English/language
arts, math, science, and social studies. Also,
includes link to library media standards given above. |
Baltimore County Public
Schools
Essential Curriculum
Learning outcomes specific
to BCPS are accessible in the following ways:
BCPS Curriculum
Resources onLINEResources for the MD VSC
BCPS Digital Curiculum -
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August 2007 Professional Study
Day
2007-08
Meeting Schedule
Staff Development Plan for BCPS Library Media
Specialists. The Blueprint for
Progress will provide the framework for all staff development
programs. The content will focus on training that will enhance
library media specialists in their roles as :
- Teacher
- Instructional Partner
- Information Specialist
- Program Administrator
Inservice Courses
Check online Staff Development
Course Catalog
- Electronic Publishing
- Integrating Information Literacy into
the Elementary School Curriculum
- Integrating Information Literacy into
the Secondary School Curriculum
- Library Automation (Library Pro and Follett)
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 Student Information Problem Solving Models
(Student Research)
Use online
lessons that will engage students in higher level critical thinking
and problem solving through highly structured research process
models. Use the online research models developed by Baltimore
County Public School library media specialists at curriculum
workshops. Go
to the Teacher Role webpage. |
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The following brochures (pdf)
developed by the Office of Library Information Services show
how library media specialists integrate technology based on Information
Power Standards for Student Learning. Also, outlines systemic
technology integration support.,
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American
Association of School Librarians
Position Statements
Official statements by
the ALA/AASL on numerous aspects of school library media programming,
i.e., access to resources, flexible scheduling, staffing, roles
of library media specialist, and much more.
Resource
Guides
These web-based guides comprise
a working bibliography of resources gathered by AASL staff to
assist library media staff with all aspects of library programming. |
 Maryland State Department of Education
Annual School Library Media Report
MSDE gathers data from
every county in Maryland about staffing, scheduling, collection,
services, and equipment. The data is published in a report, Facts
About Maryland School Libraries (print copy only)). The Office
of Library Information Services staff uses this document to support
requests for budget, program development, and collection data.
Baltimore County piloted the online version April/May 2001. This
is an annual report required for all school library media specialists
to complete and is due May of every school year.,
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In accordance
with the Annotated
Code of Maryland § 13A.05.04.01, Board Policy, and the
Superintendents Rules, each local school system shall establish
in each school a unified school library media program for the
use of all students. The Office of Library Information Services shall administer the school library media program by:
1. Administering the K-12 library
media program and services based on system goals and national
and state standards.
2. Assessing program effectiveness
by collecting, monitoring, and analyzing data and applying research
principles.
3. Planning and managing budget
expenditures for the support of library media programs and services,
including seeking and writing grants.
4. Making accessible a comprehensive
and organized collection of print, nonprint, media, electronic
resources, and technologies through a systematic review, evaluation,
and cataloging process
5. Developing policies and procedures
to ensure maximum use of school library media resources and technologies.
6. Developing and administer
policies regarding materials selection, the handling of challenged
materials and copyright, and telecommunications policies and
issues.
7. Collaborating with the Departments
of Elementary and Secondary Programs to integrate information
and technology literacy outcomes with the Essential Curriculum.
8. Assisting subject area curriculum
offices in the use of information technologies for learning and
teaching and distribution of resources and curriculum materials.
9. Supervising and evaluate the
performance of staff of the Automation and Media Processing Center,
Review and Evaluation Center, and the Professional Research Library.
10. Collaborating with the Department
of Professional Development to administer, design, implement,
and assess staff development programs for library media specialists.
11. Facilitating public information
and support for school library media programs and services and
represent the school system in collaboration with government,
private agencies, and professional organizations.
12. Consulting with the Division
of Physical Facilities to develop specifications for remodeling
or new construction of library media center facilities.
13. Providing information on
educational studies, research, standards, legislation, and growth
opportunities to library media staff, administrators, and teachers. |
School Library Media Impact Studies
How library
media specialists and quality library media programs contribute
to student achievement.
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 Publication
Recommended Reading |
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The Information Powered School
June 2001 publication of the Public Education Network and American
Association of School Librarians. The Information-Powered School
is packed with more than 40 templates and model forms, all tested
in actual Library Power sites. It outlines a specific plan for
school library media specialists and teachers to share the responsibilities
of planning, teaching, and assessing student learning and offering
a truly coherent curriculum. Included are tips from experienced
practitioners on gathering the support of teachers and principals,
on managing new roles and responsibilities, and on leading the
charge to integrate information literacy and technology into
curricula. |
| Budget Planning and Funding |
Library Books and Media
Funding for school library books and media for the 2001-2002
school year will be administered by the Office of Library Information
Services due to the recentralization of funding for the purpose
of "collection maintenance." Every school library will
receive a per pupil amount to spent for this purpose. The amount
will be given to library media specialists at the August 29,
2001 back to school staff development meeting. Online collection
development catalogs are currently being developed by the Office
of Library Information Services and the Collection Development
Committee for library media specialists to use as tools for "quality"
collection building. The Selection Policy
for School Library Materials and new curriculum developed
during the 2001 Summer Curriculum Workshops will guide the development
of these online ordering tools.
School library media specialists
will need to continue the preparation of local school budget
requests for fee-based database subscriptions, library supplies,
equipment, contract services, audiovisual equipment repair, staff
development, and any other library accounts authorized by the
Office of Budget and Finance.
Use the School Library Media Budget Planning Guide for
this purpose. It outlines all budget categories and specifies
in detail goods and services for each account. Go to the Library Budget Guide | Financial Record
Form | AV
Budget Guide prepared
by the Office of Library Information Services to guide library
media specialists in planning, organizing, and justifying budget
requests. Includes important BCPS budget codes for library expenditure
categories.
School
Library Enhancement
S.A.F.E Grant for 2001-2002
Elementary school library media centers received
additional funding provided through the S.A.F.E. Grant. The grant
was funded by the Maryland State Department of Education with
an equal contribution by the Baltimore County Public Schools.
The Grant was not meant to supplant local school funding, a requirement
of the Maryland General Assembly.
Each year the Grant application
was written by the Office of Library Information Services with
the input of school library media specialists who made recommendations
for systemic collection development focus. |
Facilities Planning
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Library Media
Center Facilities Specifications
BCPS
Secondary School | Elementary School | Macro
Adjacency
Outlines space and content requirements for library media facilities.
Specs are aligned with MSDE Facilities Guide
BCPS
Library Technology Plan
Outlines areas of the library and specifies type and quantity
of technology equipment to include.
Revised 2001.
National Clearinghouse for Educational
Facilities
Annotated list of links, books, and journal articles on the design
of K-12 school libraries, including sample city and state guidelines,
and resources on technology requirements.
See also links on Program
Administrator webpage and Library
Environment webpage. |
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Go to Automation
and Media Processing Center
Go to the School
Library Facts website for information on collection analysis. |
BCPS
FORMS LIBRARY
Get forms used to administer
the school library media program. We are in the process of digitizing
forms for your convenience. Some that are currently available
are:
- Budget forms
- Cataloging and Processing Request
- Citizen's Request for Reconsideration
of Instructional Materials
- Faculty Recommendation for Library
Materials
- Student/Parent Recommendation
for Library Materials
- School Library Media Order Cover
Form
Go to Forms Library
for more!
Got a form that is helpful? Send
to Della Curtis via email
or mail. |
Baltimore County Public Schools
Collection Analysis
Titlewise from Follett
During the
2000-2001 school year secondary school libraries received $10.529
million to upgrade school library collections. The funding request
was supported by current research on the impact school libraries
have on student achievement and a systemic collection analysis
that proved the need to update information resources to support
the Essential Curriculum.
For a comprehensive
account of the project, check out the School Library
Facts website
created for the project.
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