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State Monitoring Documentation

Here are links to Standards that Librarians use in planning and implementing lessons:

[|National Library Media Standards] [|Alabama Library Media Standards] [|Language Arts Course of Study] We connect to the following areas through planned lessons and help with student research as needed; as well as planning for the library collection. [|Social Studies Course of Study] [|Science Course of Study]

When I tell people that I am a Librarian, I frequently get this response: "Must be nice to sit around and read all day!" I always laugh, because nothing can be further from the truth!

A School Librarian... Reads book reviews from different sources in order to acquire the best new materials Orders new materials from various vendors Manages a budget for materials and conducts fund raising events. Plans and teaches lessons on information skills for all grade levels Prepares and performs storytimes for younger students Works with teachers to purchase and deliver needed materials Formulates a collection development plan in order to meet the information and "entertainment" needs of teachers and students Weeds the collection of worn and outdated materials Provides students with reader's advisory services Conducts book clubs Encourages students to read for pleasure and to become self-motivated life-long learners Serves on multiple committees within the school and the district Provides information on copyright issues Provides information on other library and information issues Arranges book and story-related programs, such as author visits Works with the public library to provide extended materials and services