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Budget
Planning
Bulletin Boards, Displays, etc.
Collection Development
Cohort
Curriculum and Lessons
Directories (General)
Facilities Planning
Forms for Library
Instructional Management
LibraryLand LMS Handbook
Library Humor
Ordering Procedures
Organization and Management
Policies and Educational Specs
Professional Reading
Public Relations
Reporting
Resources
Special Interest to Librarians
Technology Integration
Telecommunications |
As
a program administrator, the library media specialist guides and directs
all the activities related to the library media program. Confident
of the importance of the effective use of information to students'
personal and economic success in their future lives, the library
media specialist is an advocate for the library media program
and provides the knowledge, vision, and leadership to steer it
creatively and energetically in the 21st century. Proficient
in the management of staff, budgets, equipment, and facilities,
the library media specialist plans, executes, and evaluates the
program to ensure its quality and relevance in the learning community. (See
composite of all 4 roles.)
Information Power, American Library Association, c1998. |
BCPS
Collection Analysis
In 1999, BCPS conducted a systemic collection analysis of all
school libraries to document the need to upgrade library information
resources to support the Essential Curriculum. This website provides
information about the initiative, includes the research to support
the need, and links to news articles about the collection upgrade
project, FAQ, and student and faculty commentary about the success
of the project.
BCPS Selection Policy for Library Materials
See description in Policy section on this webpage.
AASL Resource Guide for Collection Development
Includes links to recommended
books, award books, review resources, authoritative selection
tools, and articles on topic of funding.
Weed of the Month Club
A section of school library media collections will be identified
each month as a weeding target. Criteria for weeding sections
of the collection are excellent!
Building a School Library Collection
Plan
Information on how to create a nonfiction and reference collection
plan. Many links to review sources and book award websites
Media Selection and Evaluation
Website developed by Della Curtis for the Media Selection and
Evaluation graduate course
ISTC 615 taught at Towson University. Links to policies, evaluation
criteria, review sources, critical issues, and publishers and
jobbers.
Media
Selection: Principles and Resources
created by Della Curtis for Selection and Evaluation of Media
and Materials graduate course at Toewson University
Acquisitions,
Collection Maintenance, and Electronic Access
Created by Della Curtis for the Organizationa and Administration
graduate class at Towson University. |
Policies and Educational Specs
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BCPS Selection Policy
for Library Materials
The Baltimore County Public School Instructional Materials
Policy states that each office shall establish criteria for selecting
materials to ensure that all instructional materials extend the
knowledge and understanding of the Essential Curriculum.
The policy for library collection development outlines criteria,
selection resources, and weeding procedures.
Library Media Center Facilities Specifications
BCPS
Secondary School | BCPS
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.
Telecommunications
Policy and rules for student and employee acceptable use, copyright
guidelines, and web publishing. Forms are available in pdf format.
All library media specialists are required to attend email
training and obtain bcps email accounts. BCPS email will be our
primary method of communication.
 2003 BCPS Telecommunications Policy (view
online) (download)
(PowerPoint Presentation)
Use this ppt presentation prepared by the Office of Library Information
Services as a resource to conduct faculty staff development regarding
the BCPS Telecommunications Policies and Rules.
Telecommunications Policy Traning Tools
Cataloging and Processing Specifications
All school libraries in BCPS must
use these system level specifications for the cataloging and
processing library materials. Compliance is necessary to maintain
a standard for management of materials and MARC record compliance
with automation systems.
BCPS Policies (only those available online)
Telecommunications, Weather Related School Closings and Delays,
Student Handbook, Ethics Code, School Food Service, Tobacco-Free
Schools, Use of School Facilities, Visiting Schools. Other BCPS
policies are available in blue policies binder in principal's
office. |
Technology
Integration
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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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Budget Planning
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BCPS Library Budget
Planning Guide and Budget Accounting Record (Excel Workbook for download)
Library
Budget Guide | Excel Budget Accounting
Record
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, description of commodities/services for each budget
code, review and evaluation resources, and ordering resources.
Dead Trees and Wooden Nickels
Cummins, Editor-in-Chief, SLJ, 3/1/2001
Use the current cost statistics for library materials to plan
and make a case for budget needs,
How Do You Measure Up?
Miller and Shontz, 1999.
The purpose of this series, first begun in l983, is to provide
library professionals with an up-to-date account and longitudinal
view of national trends in school library media spending so that
you can compare local data with national norms.
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Reporting
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Annual MSDE Report
Each year
the MSDE requires that all library media specialists report collection,
staffing, and funding statistics. The statistics are compiled
and published in School Library Facts in Maryland Public Schools.
A copy is retained by LIS and available for loan. In 2001, BCPS
piloted the online reporting format and we are looking forward
to MSDE continuing this reporting method. The URL will be announced
in the Spring.
Library Media Center
Use Report
It is highly
recommended that school library media specialists prepare a quarterly
report for school administrators to inform them of (1) instructional
activities (2) new items (3) services, (4) how the library is
contributing to the school improvement plan and goals, and (5)
issues for which you need administrative support.
Library
Media Center Newsletters
Publishing a monthly newsletter
for the faculty and administration is an excellent public relations
tool. For examples, see the Woodlawn High Library Link, publushed by Rebecca Frager, Chatsworth
Elementary Media Center Gazette published by Nancy Braverman,
Library Media Specialist or the Kenwood High School Newsletter,
Part 1, Part
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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. Go
to the Teacher Role webpage.
Lesson Plan
Mega Archives
Go
to the Teacher Role webpage to located great ideas for collaborative
lessons. |
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Resources for
Program Administrator Role
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Ordering Procedures
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Ordering
Procedures in Detail
Ordering
Procedures in a Nutshell
Library media specialists
order materials, equipment, and supplies using several methods:
(1) online, (2) purchase requisition, and (3) BCPS Catalog Orders.
The following describes how library media specialists order various
goods and services.
Online Ordering
Follet
Library Resources TITLEWAVE
Online ordering and access to book reviews published in SLJ,
Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and others. BCPS library media
specialists are authorized to use the BCPS Procurement Card (following
training by BCPS) to order materials online. Also, BCPS will
work with Follett to prepare catalogs of recommended books for
special funding initiatives such as SAFE Grant and other systemic
collection development projects. Titlewave is a searchable and
comprehensive database. First time users will need to establish
a login protocol.
Grolier
/ Scholastic
Online ordering and access to book reviews by BCPS educators
and professional reviewers. Same as above; however, passwords
are assigned by the Office of Library Information Services.
BCPS
Instructional Media Catalog Order
In May 2001, BCPS went online with the traditionally printed
catalog order. Login protocol will be assigned by your school's accounts manager.
World
Book
Online ordering and access to books reviews. Same as above; however,
passwords are assigned by the Office of Library Information Services.
BCPS Catalog Order 
Library Magazines and
Periodicals
This catalog is prepared by the Office of Library Information
Services which includes recommended magazines for purchase by
K-12 school libraries. Magazines are ordered in the spring for
the upcoming calendar year. Catalogs are sent to schools in the
spring.
Library Supplies Orders 
Purchasing and discount arrangements have been made by the Purchasing
Department for library media specialists to order from vendor
supply catalogs, e.g., Brodart, Gaylord, Demo, Highsmith, and
others. Each year library media specialists receive the catalogs
which are marked with a label denoting the bid number and discount
negotiated. Orders may be placed at any time during the year
using a requisition or Procurement Card with phone order.
Audiovisual Equipment Catalog
Specifications, vendor bid price, and contact information for
Baltimore County Public Schools.
Requisition Purchase Ordering
Process
Use to purchase
items not available online or through the catalog order process.
Directions for completing the PR form are noted on the form.
Use the School
Library Media Order Cover Form to provide vendor instructions for barcoding,
processing, MARC Records, etc.
Vendor Directory for BCPS
Name, address, vendor numbers are given. |
Facilities Planning
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 "In this hands-on, soup to nuts
guidebook, school library media
specialists Rolf Erikson and Carolyn Markuson share their experiences
of working on more than 100 media center building projects around
the country." AASL
School Library Media
Facilities Planning
MSDE publication sent to all school libraries in 2000. Need another
copy? Contact Della Curtis.
BCPS Educational Specs for School Library
Media Facilities
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.
Library Design Tips for the 21st Century
Tips for library design by an expert in facilities planning. The author includes a list of vendors.
Creating
An Invitational, Informative, and Functional Learning Environment. Ideas for bulletin boards, display, furniture, posters, puppets,
and much more are incluced.
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Public
Relations and Marketing
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Literacy Partners: A
Principal's Guide to An Effective Library Media Program
Prepared by the Alabama Department of Education. An excellent
and comprehensive guide for principals and others to guide the
development of library media programs that support literacy.
52 pages well worth the download time!
The Principal's Manual for Your School
Library Media Program
Outstanding brochure which defines quality library programs and
outlines the support needed to ensure outstanding library media
programs.
The Invisible School Librarian: Why Other
Educators Are Blind to Your Value. 1997.
You must read this! The author, Hartzel as school principal,
outlines the problem, causes, and how you can change it.
@ Your Library
The Campaign for America's libraries, a five-year commitment,
sponsored by the ALA, to speak loudly and clearly about the value
of libraries and librarians. Get PR tools, logos, press releases,
photos, and much more!
Library
Media and PR
This is an excellent resource for strategies, techniques,
resources, tips and tools for library communications..
See model
newsletters published by BCPS library media specialists.
IDEA! Use the LIS 2001-2002
graphic for the header of your library newsletters and correspondence.
Marketing
Your School Library Media Center
Created by Della Curtis for the Organization and Administration
graduate course at Towson University. |
 BCPS
FORMS LIBRARY
We are working to archive in pdf
format many of the BCPS library forms. Check it out! |
Professional
Chat - Staying Connected
LM_NET is a discussion group open to school library media
specialists worldwide, and to people involved with the school
library media field. |
Attend the American Association of School
Librarians 13th National Conference
The Future Begins @ Your Library October 25 - 28, 2007 Reno NV
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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. |
ALA
Journals Online
Check out official serial publications
of the American Library Association. |
Directories
BCPS Librarians excel file with librarians and schools in Baltimore County. There are 2 worksheets in the file, one sorted by school, and one by librarian.
Library
Land
Access information by topics, e.g.,
administration, audiovisual, children's services, circulation,
collection development, library issues, outreach, and reference.
Focused on public library administration; however, many sites
referenced apply to school libraries.
Professional Resources for Librarians
Links to associations, organizations,conference proceedings discussion
list and online periodical archives, national libraries, technical
services resources, vendors web development resources.
Internet Library for Librarians
A-Z directory of links to information about all areas of library
programming. |
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