STANDARD 3: ENVIRONMENT: Space, resources and routines
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The following best describes what is observed:
1. LIS ensures that the library media center is inviting and welcoming.
2. LIS ensures the library media center is well organized, resources are easy to locate and are appropriately cataloged.
3. LIS ensures that the library media center is well maintained, resources are up-to date, and in good repair as budget allows.
4. Use of space and materials promotes learning; displays of student work are frequently changed.
5. Most materials, resources and equipment are easily accessible to users.
6. The LIS has established circulation procedures and communicated these procedures to all patrons.
7. Routines, procedures and behavioral expectations are evident and consistentt:
- Observer's Evaluation
- School Library Cards
- The LIS' virtual classroom was featured in Principal's meeting September 2020. See email from Dr. Chapman regarding HERE.
- Student Perception Survey Results
- 73% of students feel the LIS is Extremely respectful, 19% rated the LIS Quite respectful, 2% rated the LIS Somewhat respectful; the LIS received no ratings of Slightly respectful or Not at all respectful
- See the LIS' welcome message to 7th grade students HERE and First Day of Support Recap message HERE.
- See an email from a 7th grade student at the end of the 3rd quarter HERE
- See the LIS' welcome message to 6th grade students HERE
- Game On, Human Christmas Tree, Painting in the Library, and Lunch in the Library
2. LIS ensures the library media center is well organized, resources are easy to locate and are appropriately cataloged.
3. LIS ensures that the library media center is well maintained, resources are up-to date, and in good repair as budget allows.
- The LIS places work orders on behalf of school users
- Hamilton K-8 Library Book Order
- Innovative Approaches to Literacy Grant Book Order - Perma-Bound
- Innovative Approaches to Literacy Grant Book Order - Follett
- 2020-2021 Supply Order
- 2020-2021 Family STEM Night Supply Order
4. Use of space and materials promotes learning; displays of student work are frequently changed.
- Observer's Evaluation
- Hamilton K-8 School Library Media Center Floor Plan
- Student Artwork posted around the library
5. Most materials, resources and equipment are easily accessible to users.
- Lunch and Learning in the Library: Invitation, Agenda, Sign-in1/Sign-in2, Evals, and Pictures
- The LIS is responsible for assigning technology to school users and maintaining equipment records.
- The LIS has made books available to faculty for classroom libraries. See Chat post during Good morning Huddle HERE
- The LIS serves as Microsoft Ambassador and is responsible for device intake, device troubleshooting, and training as needed. See MIE Log HERE.
- The LIS places work orders on behalf of school users
- The LIS processes lamination requests by school users
- The LIS serves as the school PRO and communicates information to the school community by maintaining the school website, posting on social media, and messaging via robo calls, emails, and text messaging. Administrators are copied on all messages.
6. The LIS has established circulation procedures and communicated these procedures to all patrons.
- Circulation Procedures listed on the library website's General Policies page
7. Routines, procedures and behavioral expectations are evident and consistentt:
- Written rules and procedures have been established and are communicated to students, staff and parents.
- See Slide #3 and #4 of THIS class introductory PPT that details Rules, Expectations, Rewards, and Consequences presented to 7th grade students
- See Slide #3 and #4 of THIS class introductory PPT presented to 6th grade students
- LIS regularly promotes and reinforces positive behavior.
- Class DoJo
- Disruptive behavior is de-escalated with little interruption to instructional time.
- Observer's Evaluation
4/5
For Level 4, all evidence at Level 3 is present, as well as one or more of the following:
For Level 5, all evidence at Level 3 is present, as well as all of the following:
1. LIS consistently enhances the library media center environment by collaborating with administrators, teachers and others to seek additional resources that support improving literacy.
2. The LIS consistently ensures that library media center resources are available for all, with flexibility and creativity within or beyond the school day.
3. Circulation procedures have been established and have been implemented to maximize the use of library resources and have been communicated to all patrons.
4. Routines, procedures and behavioral expectations are evident and consistent and create a culture of accountability and responsibility for all patrons.
- Innovative Approaches to Literacy Grant Book Order #2
- Innovative Approaches to Literacy Grant Take-Home Book Order
- Makerspace Order
2. The LIS consistently ensures that library media center resources are available for all, with flexibility and creativity within or beyond the school day.
- MIE Device Intake and Troubleshooting every Wednesday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and other weekdays prior to 8:00am and after 3:00pm as needed. See MIE Fall 2020 Log HERE. The MIE log also shows dates the LIS met with students after school for support with Microsoft skills.
- see MIE Spring 2021 Log HERE (currently updated weekly)
- see Level 3, Indicator 5
3. Circulation procedures have been established and have been implemented to maximize the use of library resources and have been communicated to all patrons.
- see Level 3, Indicator 6
4. Routines, procedures and behavioral expectations are evident and consistent and create a culture of accountability and responsibility for all patrons.
- Written procedures have been established to prioritize needs of the school.
- see Level 3, Indicator 7
- Flow of the library rarely impeded by inappropriate or off- task student behavior
- see Level 3, Indicator 7