Piedmont Unified School District
Model School Library Standards
Self-Assessment
Standard 1: Collaborative Program Planning and Teaching
Element
a. Promotion of
collaborative program
planning and teaching
Not Meeting Standard Developing
No consultation occurs
The teacher librarian and
between classroom teacher the classroom teacher
and teacher librarian.
discuss unit planning.
General research projects
are conceptualized.
Effective
Innovating
The teacher librarian and The teacher librarian and
the classroom teacher
the classroom teacher
collaboratively plan and collaboratively plan,
teach units. Students
teach, and evaluate units.
are encouraged to use a
Research projects are
variety of information
inquiry or problemsources. Research projects based. Students present
are individualized.
their findings using a
variety of formats, such
as multimedia or oral
presentation.
b. Integration of
Classroom projects do not Library materials
The library is an extension Through collaborative
information literacy with reflect the use of research supplement classroom
of classroom activity. The planning and team
classroom program
skills.
content. The teacher
teacher librarian teaches teaching, information
librarian teaches students information literacy skills, literacy skills are
locating skills.
extending beyond location integrated into students’
skills toward critical
daily work, especially in
thinking and evaluation. the areas of inquiry and
problem-based learning.
Element
Not Meeting Standard
Developing
Effective
Innovating
c. Expertise in multiple Strategies are not varied in Teacher librarian has
learning strategies to
the delivery of curricula. a basic understanding
effectively support
of learning styles and
implementation of
considers different
curricula
strategies in unit planning.
Teacher librarian is
knowledgeable about
multiple learning
strategies. Lessons
contain two or more
strategies to address
varying needs.
Teacher librarian is
well versed in learning
strategies, such as
differentiation, multiple
intelligences, and other
brain-based theories.
Individualized strategies
are inherent in all facets of
teaching and learning.
d. Designing inquiry and Inquiry and problem-based Open-ended questions are With classroom teacher
Students independently
problem-based learning learning opportunities are presented for students to and teacher librarian
develop their own
opportunities
not discussed or planned. research. The classroom guidance, students develop questions to research.
teacher, with assistance
their own questions
Research extends
from the teacher librarian, to research. Graphic
beyond the school to
chooses student resources organizers are used to
access primary source
for the study.
classify and organize
information, such as
information. Students
interviewing experts.
choose materials and
Reflection and authentic
Internet resources for their assessment are built into
unique project needs.
the project.
e. Adapting the
Curriculum is delivered Some instruction is
The teacher librarian
Students follow
curriculum and
without consideration for adapted for individual
assists teachers and
individualized approaches
programs for students individual needs.
students.
students to recognize their to projects, so as to
with special needs
strengths and uses varied maximize success in
strategies and resources learning/ teaching. Varied
to meet their needs. Units teaching approaches are
are designed with the
present in every lesson.
needs of individuals in
mind.
Standard 2: Educational Leadership
Element
a. Establishing rapport
with students, staff and
community.
Not Meeting Standard
Teacher librarian is aloof
and reserved with staff,
students and community.
Developing
Teacher librarian is
enthusiastic; s/he
encourages student use
of the school library and
its resources. Reports
on the program are given
to the principal. Some
collaborative/ cooperative
activities take place with
teachers and classrooms.
Effective
Teacher librarian
provides a warm, inviting
atmosphere. School staff
is informed of school
library news at staff
meetings and through
newsletters. Teachers
collaborate regularly with
the teacher librarian.
Innovating
Teacher librarian
communicates regularly
with the community
through newsletters, web
pages, and at parents’ club
meetings. Promotional
activities encourage
students, staff and parent
community to use the
school library. Teachers
collaborate regularly with
the teacher librarian.
b. Keeping current with Teacher librarian does not Teacher librarian attends Teacher librarian applies Teacher librarian conducts
recent developments in participate in professional professional development knowledge acquired at
action research to set
curriculum, instructional development sessions.
sessions to obtain updated staff development sessions goals, attends specific
strategies, and
knowledge, and then
to improve school and
workshops to acquire
information technologies
reports findings to
library practices.
specialized knowledge,
colleagues.
and assists others in
implementing new
initiatives in curriculum,
instructional strategies,
and information
technologies.
Element
Not Meeting Standard
Developing
Effective
Innovating
c. Integration
Does not integrate
of resources and
multiple resources to
technologies with specific deliver the curriculum.
curricular areas.
Classroom teacher
consults with teacher
librarian on the choice and
use of resources in unit
planning
Teacher librarian and
classroom teacher
collaboratively select
resources and technology
to enhance the delivery of
curriculum objectives.
Teacher librarian and
classroom teacher design
authentic learning
opportunities. Students
use resources and
technologies to acquire
information, analyze
knowledge, and present
findings.
d. Leadership
Teacher librarian does
Teacher librarian is
Teacher librarian is
Teacher librarian is on
opportunities within the not seek leadership
involved in committees at involved in committees at policy committees at the
school and district
opportunities.
the school and community the district level.
district level.
levels.
e. Professional/ personal Teacher librarian does
Teacher librarian attends Teacher librarian attends Teacher librarian is
growth opportunities
not engage in growth
training on resources and local, state, or national
involved in publishing
(lifelong learning)
opportunities.
materials purchased for the conferences, and keeps
or is a presenter at
library program.
abreast of the latest
local, state, or national
information literacy and conferences and
collection information
workshops.
by reading professional
journals.
f. Development,
Teacher librarian
Teacher librarian is
Teacher librarian is part Teacher librarian is
implementation, and
is not involved in
aware of school-wide
of the planning process
an integral member of
evaluation of school-wide the development,
initiatives and contributes of school initiatives.
the school professional
curricula
implementation, or
to implementation.
Acquires materials to
development team,
evaluation of school-wide
promote and support
contributing to the
curricula.
school-wide needs.
development of schoolbased initiatives.
Element
Not Meeting Standard
g. Expertise in the
Teacher librarian is
effective use of resources unaware of the potential
use of print or electronic
resources.
Developing
Teacher librarian and
classroom teacher develop
units around particular
resources.
Effective
Teacher librarian and
classroom teacher
collaboratively design
activities that incorporate
differentiated resources.
Innovating
Teacher librarian is
versed in the principles
of differentiation,
collaborating with the
classroom teacher to
design units incorporating
all appropriate resources in
order to maximize learning
for all students.
Standard 3: Library Management
Element
a. Personnel
management
b. Organizes physical
space
Element
Not Meeting Standard
Clerical duties; such as
shelving, repairs and
processing, are completed
exclusively by the teacher
librarian.
Developing
Teacher librarian works
with assistant and
volunteers to complete
clerical library duties.
Effective
Innovating
Teacher librarian
Teacher librarian draws
collaborates with assistant, upon the unique talents of
volunteers and student
the assistant, volunteers
helpers to support
and student helpers to
the learning/teaching
enhance the learning/
functions of the school
teaching function of the
library.
school library.
Teacher librarian
Teacher librarian
Teacher librarian
Teacher librarian creates
demonstrates poor use of organizes physical library organizes the physical
a student-centered space
the physical space.
into logical spaces; such as space to provide for
that enhances interest in
study tables, non-fiction, optimal flow. Displays
reading and encourages
reference, etc. Library
encourage reading.
teaching/ learning.
collection is clearly
labeled.
Not Meeting Standard Developing
Effective
Innovating
c. Provides intellectual
access to information
No assistance is provided Teacher librarian assists
to locate relevant and
students and staff with
current material.
basic reference questions
and location of materials.
d. Selection procedures Teacher librarian is
and policies
unaware of professional
selection procedures.
e. Collection
development
Collection is dated,
disorganized, or in
dissaray.
Element
Not Meeting Standard
Teacher librarian
integrates information
literacy curriculum into
the learning process.
Subject bibliographies
and lists of Web resources
are created for staff and
students. Teacher librarian
regularly provides readers’
advisory to students,
teachers, and families.
Teacher librarian is
Resources are chosen
Teacher librarian
aware of district selection to meet curricular and
collaborates to revise
policies, and applies the recreational needs.
district development
criteria when selecting
Specialized aids, such as policy that clearly outlines
resources.
journals or online reviews goals for collection
are integral in the selection development, based on
process.
the school’s educational
needs.
Collection is up-to-date
Collection is balanced
Selection is based on
and weeded.
and meets curricular and the best format and best
recreational needs.
materials available to
develop the collection
to meet the needs of all
students.
Developing
Teacher librarian helps
students and staff with
research questions using
specialized tools such as
databases and Internet
search engines. Reference
interviews are conducted
to assist patrons’ searches,
or for readers’ advisory.
Effective
Innovating
f. Budgeting
considerations
School library budget is School library budgets
Teacher librarian keeps
not established. Teacher are established and
accurate and timely
librarian’s records are very managed by the Teacher records of all budget
simple or non-existent.
librarian. Teacher librarian expenditures. Teacher
keeps simple records
librarian responds
of expenditures. All
to teacher requests.
purchases do not correlate Purchases are based on
to assessed-need.
assessed-need.
Teacher librarian
anticipated collection
needs based on
curriculum. Teacher
librarian is actively
involved in grant writing
to enhance library
resources.
Standard 4: Technology Integration
Element
a. Evaluation of digital
resources.
b. Ethical use of the
Internet and databases
Element
Not Meeting Standard
No selection aides are
employed for acquisition
of electronic resources
Developing
Teacher librarian consults
limited sources for
information regarding
acquisition of electronic
resources.
Teacher librarian is
Teacher librarian
unaware of the ethical
communicates relevant
implications surrounding policy regarding
the Internet.
acceptable Internet usage
to students and staff.
Effective
Teacher librarian consults
a variety of online and
print review journals and
tools.
Innovating
Teacher librarian
contributes to reviews of
digital resources.
Teacher librarian teaches
students about ethical
issues such as plagiarism
and copyright. Teacher
librarian assists teachers
in designing activities that
generate original student
outcomes.
Teacher librarian
discusses strategies to
combat plagiarism and
other ethical issues,
and promotes access to
information sources,
while providing students,
teachers and parents with
skills to critically evaluate
information.
Not Meeting Standard
Effective
Innovating
Developing
c. Authoring tools, such
as word processing,
presentation and
multimedia applications.
d. Effective use of
information and
communication
technologies
e. Use of the online
catalog (OPAC)
Element
Teacher librarian is
unaware of the use of
computer-based authoring
tools.
Teacher librarian is
unaware of the potential
uses of information
and communication
technologies.
Teacher librarian is
Teacher librarian is versed Teacher librarian is versed
versed in the use of word in the use of presentation in various multimedia and
processing tools.
tools.
web 2.0 tools.
Teacher librarian and
classroom teacher develop
units integrating web
content.
Teacher librarian and
classroom teacher
collaboratively design
activities leading to
multimedia presentations
of student findings.
Not Meeting Standard
Developing
Effective
Teacher librarian is a
leader in educational
technology applications.
Teacher librarian and
classroom teacher design
authentic learning
opportunities. Students
present findings in varied
multimedia and web 2.0
formats.
Teacher librarian does
Teacher librarian is
Teacher librarian is well Teacher librarian
not instruct the use of the familiar with the basics of versed in the functions of augments OPAC content
school’s OPAC.
the OPAC, and can assist the OPAC, and instructs and design to deliver
students and staff in basic students and staff with
better access to students,
searches.
advanced features such as or communicates
Boolean searches.
improved OPAC design
to the school’s Tech
Coordinator.
Innovating
f. Participating in the
planning of future
information networks
Teacher librarian is not
Teacher librarian submits Teacher librarian is a
involved in the process of input for the school’s
member of the school’s
acquiring technology.
technology plans.
technology committee and
contributes to the school’s
technology plan.
Teacher librarian
conducts research on
future student, staff, and
community technological
needs. These findings
are presented to the
administration and
community to gain
support.