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Cowan Road Elementary School
  Media Center Facilities Plan



                      Cowan Road
                  Elementary School
                Griffin-Spalding County
                     School System
Media Center Facility Plan
Library Mission Statement
Our media center does not currently
have a library mission statement in
place.
If I were media specialist it would
be:
Rising to a higher standard of
achievement by ensuring all students
and staff are effective users of
ideas and information.
Cowan Road Elementary
      Media Center Profile
• Serves approximately 665 students,
  Pre K – 5th grade
• Serves approximately 45 faculty members
• Title 1 school
• One full time media specialist
• One full time clerk
KEY
                                                                                                     Loft w/computer station
                                                                                                     reading area underneath
                                                                                                     Door

                                                                                                     2-sided bookshelves

                                                                                                     Student tables
                                                                                                     2 seats/side

                                                                                                    Student tables
                                                                                                    round, seat 4

                                                                                                     Computer tables

                                                                                                     Teacher Table

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                                             Read-aloud area                                         Desk/work area
Audio/Visual Materials




                                             w/Rocking chair
                                                                                                     Circulation Desk
Manipulatives and




                                                A/V Room –                        Teacher
Check outs of




                                                               Media Specialist
                                                  News                            Conference Room
                                                               Office/Workroom
                                              Broadcast Room                      and Workroom
Photo Tour of Cowan Road Elementary Library

•The Media Center is
located in the center of
the school.
•It features a recessed
entrance way with a
display case to the right
of the door.
•The library is easily
accessible to all
students.
Recognition Board

•Our recognition
board is located on
the wall preceding
the library entrance
door.
•The recognition
board is displayed
to recognize
student
achievement for AR
points.
Entrance View of Media Center
                  When entering the
                  media center you
                  will see:
                  •Circulation desk
                  •Computer stations
                  •Student leveled
                  books on the back
                  book shelves.
Outside view of media
                     specialist’s office. There
Inside view of the
                     are two entrances that
Media Specialist’s   lead to the office and
Office with desk     window view to see out
and work area        into the media center
                     from inside the office.
Circulation Desk




Front view of the   Rear view of the
circulation desk    circulation desk
Computer Stations




•Computer stations are located
directly across from the circulation
desk.
•Currently, the media center has nine
laptops set up for student use, but a
total of twelve can be used.
Computer Lab




•The computer lab is located to the left of the
  library entrance.
•It houses twenty-five student computers.
•Teachers are allowed to sign up for times to

 use the computer lab.
Instructional Area
            The instructional area has the
            following features:
            •Located to the left of the
            entrance and across from the
            circulation desk
            •Six student tables with
            seating for thirty-six students.
            •A rolling ActivBoard
            •An Elmo projector.
            •Reference materials.
Newsroom
      •The Newsroom is the
      information hub of our
      school.
      •Anchored by 4th and 5th
      grade students, who
      broadcast our CRE
      morning news.
      •Located behind the
      circulation desk.
      •Houses the media center
      copier and printer.
Conference Room
                  •Located to the left of
                  the media specialist’s
                  office.
                  •Meeting place at
                  times for grade level
                  meetings.
                  •Location for teacher
                  resource books.
Guided Reading Teacher Resource Area




                  Area is located in the very back right
                  hand corner of the media center
                  upon entrance. Available for teacher
                  check out are:
                  •Leveled sets of guided reading
                  books.
                  •Classroom sets of chapter books.
                  **Area is still under construction due
                  to renovations **
Reading Areas




      Reading areas include:
      •Two big rug carpet area
      •Reading loft
      •Sofa bean bag chair
      •Individual bean bag chair.
Natural Lighting from Windows
                    This area provides
                    natural lighting and the
                    doorway leads to a
                    courtyard where teachers
                    may take students
                    outside for reading to
                    extend the story or
                    learning experience.
Storage
          The storage area houses
          the following materials:
          •Carts
          •Video resources
          •Manipulatives
          •Televisions
          •Center resources
Book Areas




   This book area is for   This area is for lower level
   periodicals and         readers. It provides books
   biographies             for K-2nd grade students
More Book Areas




Fiction chapter books    Fiction picture books are
are in this section of   located here in this area
books.                   of books.
Survey Results- Teacher Results
Positive                      Negative
• Love the kid-friendly       • Can’t think of one thing I like
  atmosphere                    about the media center
• Media Center is very        • Not enough book selections
  inviting                      for Pre-K thru 2nd grade
• Reference section is very   • The library is plain looking and
  organized                     needs more wall decorations
• The arrangement is easy     • More computers are needed
  to follow                     for AR/research within the
• Love the window display       media center.
                              • More non-fiction books are
                                needed.
Survey Results – Student Results
Positive                         Negative
• The librarian helps us out     • Do not like sitting on the
• I enjoy looking for and          carpet
  checking out books.            • We need more computers
• I enjoy the book fair          • We need more magazines
• I look forward to reading in   • We need comfy chairs or a
  the reading loft                 sofa to sit on when reading
• Getting to help out in the     • Need more books for boys
  library                        • Need more mystery books
• Listening to stories the       • We don’t have comic books
  librarian reads
Reading         Magazine
                                                                                        Added additional
Improvements
 Non-
                                            Sofa
                                           added
                                                           Racks
                                                           Added                          reading loft

Fiction
Section

              Fiction/Chp.bks.

              Fiction/Pic. Bks.                         Read Aloud                         Two
                                                           Area                          reading
               Fiction/Pic bks                                                            chairs
                                                     Reference

                                                                                        ActiveBoard
                                                                                        is Mounted


          Resource          Resource                             Resource
          A/V Room – News                                Teacher Conference
           Broadcast Room         Media Specialist       Room and




                                                                              Reading
                                  Office/Workroom




                                                                              Guided
                                                         Workroom



                                                          Guided Reading
Student Reading Area & Table
•In order to accommodate
Modified Facilities Plan
more group seating for
research work, I would add
two more round tables for
students to use for reading
or research activities.

•Students requested an
additional reading loft from
the survey results. I would
purchase this loft and use
the bottom area for a
reading nook.
Based upon survey results, I would purchase one sofa for the library
and two comfy chairs. I believe this would accommodate the comfy
seating requests by students and alleviate the need for students to
sit on the floor during story time.
Five additional laptop computers
would be purchased in addition to
one computer table. The laptops
would be also be available for
mobile use around the library for
students to have the freedom to
move from group to individual
work as necessary. Wi-Fi capability
would also be in place to allow
students to research reference
materials through the internet.
New magazine racks would be
installed as housing for our
latest kid editions of magazine
subscriptions in the new and
improved media center facility
at Cowan Road Elementary
School.

In addition to magazine
subscriptions, new books are
purchased that are geared
toward s the interests of
students. For example, comic
books, graphic novels, non-
fiction books, mysteries, and
books for boys.
To add more appeal to
the library interior
décor, I would accent
the walls with murals
such as the examples
provided. These
murals would be
splashed all around
the upper interior
walls and create an
atmosphere for
reading and learning.
The School Library Media Program
Philosophy
The school library media centers of the Griffin-Spalding County
School System are instructional resource centers that function as
integral part of the learning process. All resources and programs
must align to meet challenges and opportunities that are
encountered in school, post-high school experiences, the workplace
and the community. The purpose of the school library media center
is to provide services to students, faculty, staff and administration
based on the instructional needs and objectives enumerated in their
school improvement plan.
Media Center Policy
Instructional Media/Equipment
 Definition:
Library media materials are the print, non-print, audio-visual materials
and equipment used in support of the instructional process.
Instructional media incorporates hardbound books, softbound books,
magazines, and newspapers, audiovisual equipment and materials,
laboratory equipment and materials, computer hardware ad software,
instructional television, comprehensive learning systems, self
instructional materials, teacher-made materials, and any other materials
that can be utilized in the delivery of instruction.
These materials shall:
• Enrich and support all the curriculum while considering diversity, interests, abilities, and
    maturity levels of the students served.
• Stimulate growth in knowledge, literacy appreciation, aesthetic values, the desire to learn,
    and ethical standards.
• Allow students to develop under guidance, the practice of critical analysis of all media by
    giving opposing sides of controversial issues.
• Portray the contributions to our American heritage of the many religious, ethnic, and
    cultural groups.
The School Library Media Program
               Mission
The mission of the school library media programs of the
Griffin-Spalding County School System reflects the
philosophy of the school and the school system. They
believe that the school library media center helps to
prepare students with the skill, knowledge, and the
character necessary to become lifelong learners and
productive citizens.
School Library Media Program Goals
• To provide a facility that functions as the information
  center of the school;
• To provide ALL students and teachers maximum
  intellectual access to the resources and services
  necessary to become lifelong learners and effective
  users of information, ideas, and technology; and
• To implement, enrich, and support the educational
  programs of the school and community as well as
  troubleshooting techniques to keep computers and
  other electronic equipment operational.
Current Media Center Policy
Accessibility:
Hours of operation:

• The Media Center is open during the school day for student use.

• Faculty may use the media center before and after school.
• Exceptions may be made on occasions when the media center is
  needed other than regular school hours.
• The media center offers open/flexible scheduling.
Current Media Center Policy
Organization and Staffing:
• System library committee members are appointed by the superintendent or
   assistant superintendent.
• Each elementary school will form a school library media committee.
• The school library media committee will:
• address media concerns at the school level
• provide input to the system library media committee
• develop procedures for implementing the system’s instructional media and
   equipment policy
• establish media program objectives based on instructional goals by developing
   immediate and long-range plans for the SLMP
• recommend priorities for the school library media budget
• assess, evaluate, and modify school library media resources and services
• identify and plan media or technology related staff development activities
• respond to formal challenges regarding materials used in the school
• establish and maintain cooperation with other agencies, such as the public library
• There is one full time media specialist and one part time media clerk.
The School Library Media Program
                 Philosophy
The school library media centers of the Griffin-Spalding
County School System are instructional resource centers that
function as integral part of the learning process. All resources
and programs must align to meet challenges and
opportunities that are encountered in school, post-high school
experiences, the workplace and the community. The purpose
of the school library media center is to provide services to
students, faculty, staff and administration based on the
instructional needs and objectives enumerated in their school
improvement plan.
Current Media Center Policy
Funding
Criteria for allocation of funds are according
to need in the following areas:
•Increased pupil enrollment
•Addition of new curriculum areas
•Suitability of materials on hand
•Variety of materials on hand
•New instructional strategies implemented
•State, regional, and national standards
Current Media Center Policy
Circulation
• Each patron is assigned a number in the Follett circulation system and uses this
   number to check out books.
• Orientation takes place each fall and, as needed, throughout the year for new
   students.
• All circulated books are due back in two weeks before the last student day of
   school.
• All teacher items must be returned before the end of their contract period
   annually.
• Circulation time lengths:
   preK, Kindergarten, 1st – one book at a time
   2nd-5th grade (also middle and high school students) – two books at a time
• Books may be renewed as needed.
• Past due fees are NOT charged for elementary students (but are for middle and
   high school students).
• In elementary school, only damage or lost fees may be charged
Current Media Center Policy
Reconsideration of Materials:
•    Only citizens of Spalding County can initiate a complaint or objection
•    to a material in the school Media Center.
•    The process for reconsideration is as follows:
1.   A person raises a question concerning the content of a material.
   –      The principal listens to the objection and makes efforts to resolve the
          issue.
   –      The principal (or other staff member appointed) explains the selection
          process and offers alternate assignments if appropriate.
   –      They refrain from making any personal opinions known.
   –      Written documentation of the contact is filed.
   –      The material in question remains in use unless removed through the
          procedures below.
2.    If not satisfied with the outcome of step 1, the complainant files a Request for
     Reconsideration of Educational Media form.
   –      The media specialist alerts the media committee and sets a meeting date,
          within 30 days.
   - Continued on next slide -
Current Media Center Policy
Reconsideration of Materials -continued
   – b) The item in question is pulled from circulation to allow the committee
     time to review it.
   – c) All pertinent information regarding purchase, reviews, etc will be
     pulled by the Media Specialist.
   – d) The complainant is notified in writing of the meeting date and time.
   – e) The committee holds the meeting and decides a finding on the
     material.
   – f) Should the complainant desire to file an appeal, it must be filed within
     ten days of their receipt of notice. If no appeal is filed, the challenge is
     over.
  3. If an appeal is filed, the form is sent to the superintendent and the system
       Media committee sets a meeting date within 30 days. This committee
       follows the same procedure as the school committee, but on a system
       level.
  If the complainant remains unsatisfied with the system committee’s decision,
       the Board of Education reviews the materials, reviews, and makes a
       decision. The Board will notify the complainant, system library media
       committee chairperson, and the school principal of the appeal and the
       action taken by the Board.
Current Media Center Policy
Copyright Law:
• The responsibility of copyright management is an administrative as well
• as a personal responsibility.
• Public Law 95-553 provides clear-cut definitions of fair use of copies that
• are now being produced through current technologies:
   – The system and individual schools will adhere to the current copyright
      law.
   – The school Media Specialist shall keep teachers and students
      appraised of current copyright information.


Disposing of Gifts:
• Gifts of print and non-print materials must be accepted with the under-
• standing that those materials meet the standards set forth in the selection
• policy. Any gifts that are inappropriate for use, in poor condition, or
• duplicates of items in the collection, will be disposed of in whatever
• manner is the most suitable.
Current Media Center Policy
Employee/Computer Internet use:
•   Computers provided in the Griffin-Spalding County School System are
    to be used by students and employees for educational purposes only.
•   Each school should have procedures in place to assure that computers
    are used solely for educational purposes.
•   Employees are expected to check email at least once each working
    day.
•   Employees and students are expected to use network etiquette
    (netiquette).
Internet Safety:
•Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the
system involves many users.
•Students do not have permission to create personal home pages or directories.
•Student work may only be published under the direction of the supervising
teacher(s).
•If an employee finds (or is made aware of) a security problem on the Internet,
 they must notify the building administrator. They should NOT demonstrate the
 problem to others.
Current Media Center Policy
Selection of Media Center Materials:
• Direct examination provides the most accurate evaluation of materials
  for purchase. However, time and publishers may not allow for this.
  When direct evaluation is NOT possible, reviews and selection tools
  must be used in order to provide guidance in case materials are
  challenged.
• Selection should be made from reputable, unbiased, professionally
  prepared aids.
• Other selection methods include (but are not limited to):
     –   Other school media specialists
     –   Exhibits at conferences
     –   Textbook bibliographies
     –   Visits to evaluation centers
•   A list of appropriate selection tools is included. These are not the only
    selection tools allowed.
•   Faculty, parents, and student recommendations will be considered, but
    the final decision rests with professional personnel.
Current Media Center Policy
Student Records
The district complies with requirements of the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) and Pupil Protection Act (PPRA).
Current Media Center Policy
School Facilities:
School facilities may be used under certain
conditions by legitimate civic groups, organizations
and individuals in our community for purposes
related to or directly connected with community
welfare.
Current Media Center Policy
Cooperative Planning:
• Cooperative planning includes joint
  determination by the school library media
  specialist ad teachers to ensure use of school
  library media center resources and services that
  support on-going classroom instruction.
Revisions to Media Center Policy
Our current District media center policies are in line with the AALS
standards. The only revisions I would make would be to simply make
those policies that are in place more accessible and spelled out more
clearly in the SLMS Handbook.

On a school level, our school follows the policies implemented by the
district. However, I believe our lack of a mission and goal statement
allows our media center to be viewed as one that lacks a focus and
purpose. Therefore, I propose the following mission statement for our
school: Rising to a higher standard of achievement by ensuring all
students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. In order to
have a successful media program, the mission statement should be
relevant and current to our students needs. This declaration puts it all
together in one meaningful statement.
By: Lesley Metts
    Fall 2010
   Dr. Green
   FRIT 7132

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Facilities Plan

  • 1. Cowan Road Elementary School Media Center Facilities Plan Cowan Road Elementary School Griffin-Spalding County School System
  • 2. Media Center Facility Plan Library Mission Statement Our media center does not currently have a library mission statement in place. If I were media specialist it would be: Rising to a higher standard of achievement by ensuring all students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.
  • 3. Cowan Road Elementary Media Center Profile • Serves approximately 665 students, Pre K – 5th grade • Serves approximately 45 faculty members • Title 1 school • One full time media specialist • One full time clerk
  • 4. KEY Loft w/computer station reading area underneath Door 2-sided bookshelves Student tables 2 seats/side Student tables round, seat 4 Computer tables Teacher Table Maintenance y b de n a n a M t sl a ce p S a de M Storage of Teacher t o N ba L r e up m C Closets (electrical, o i t i i Built-in shelves Cabinet units t Media Specialist i i Read-aloud area Desk/work area Audio/Visual Materials w/Rocking chair Circulation Desk Manipulatives and A/V Room – Teacher Check outs of Media Specialist News Conference Room Office/Workroom Broadcast Room and Workroom
  • 5. Photo Tour of Cowan Road Elementary Library •The Media Center is located in the center of the school. •It features a recessed entrance way with a display case to the right of the door. •The library is easily accessible to all students.
  • 6. Recognition Board •Our recognition board is located on the wall preceding the library entrance door. •The recognition board is displayed to recognize student achievement for AR points.
  • 7. Entrance View of Media Center When entering the media center you will see: •Circulation desk •Computer stations •Student leveled books on the back book shelves.
  • 8. Outside view of media specialist’s office. There Inside view of the are two entrances that Media Specialist’s lead to the office and Office with desk window view to see out and work area into the media center from inside the office.
  • 9. Circulation Desk Front view of the Rear view of the circulation desk circulation desk
  • 10. Computer Stations •Computer stations are located directly across from the circulation desk. •Currently, the media center has nine laptops set up for student use, but a total of twelve can be used.
  • 11. Computer Lab •The computer lab is located to the left of the library entrance. •It houses twenty-five student computers. •Teachers are allowed to sign up for times to use the computer lab.
  • 12. Instructional Area The instructional area has the following features: •Located to the left of the entrance and across from the circulation desk •Six student tables with seating for thirty-six students. •A rolling ActivBoard •An Elmo projector. •Reference materials.
  • 13. Newsroom •The Newsroom is the information hub of our school. •Anchored by 4th and 5th grade students, who broadcast our CRE morning news. •Located behind the circulation desk. •Houses the media center copier and printer.
  • 14. Conference Room •Located to the left of the media specialist’s office. •Meeting place at times for grade level meetings. •Location for teacher resource books.
  • 15. Guided Reading Teacher Resource Area Area is located in the very back right hand corner of the media center upon entrance. Available for teacher check out are: •Leveled sets of guided reading books. •Classroom sets of chapter books. **Area is still under construction due to renovations **
  • 16. Reading Areas Reading areas include: •Two big rug carpet area •Reading loft •Sofa bean bag chair •Individual bean bag chair.
  • 17. Natural Lighting from Windows This area provides natural lighting and the doorway leads to a courtyard where teachers may take students outside for reading to extend the story or learning experience.
  • 18. Storage The storage area houses the following materials: •Carts •Video resources •Manipulatives •Televisions •Center resources
  • 19. Book Areas This book area is for This area is for lower level periodicals and readers. It provides books biographies for K-2nd grade students
  • 20. More Book Areas Fiction chapter books Fiction picture books are are in this section of located here in this area books. of books.
  • 21. Survey Results- Teacher Results Positive Negative • Love the kid-friendly • Can’t think of one thing I like atmosphere about the media center • Media Center is very • Not enough book selections inviting for Pre-K thru 2nd grade • Reference section is very • The library is plain looking and organized needs more wall decorations • The arrangement is easy • More computers are needed to follow for AR/research within the • Love the window display media center. • More non-fiction books are needed.
  • 22. Survey Results – Student Results Positive Negative • The librarian helps us out • Do not like sitting on the • I enjoy looking for and carpet checking out books. • We need more computers • I enjoy the book fair • We need more magazines • I look forward to reading in • We need comfy chairs or a the reading loft sofa to sit on when reading • Getting to help out in the • Need more books for boys library • Need more mystery books • Listening to stories the • We don’t have comic books librarian reads
  • 23. Reading Magazine Added additional Improvements Non- Sofa added Racks Added reading loft Fiction Section Fiction/Chp.bks. Fiction/Pic. Bks. Read Aloud Two Area reading Fiction/Pic bks chairs Reference ActiveBoard is Mounted Resource Resource Resource A/V Room – News Teacher Conference Broadcast Room Media Specialist Room and Reading Office/Workroom Guided Workroom Guided Reading
  • 24. Student Reading Area & Table •In order to accommodate Modified Facilities Plan more group seating for research work, I would add two more round tables for students to use for reading or research activities. •Students requested an additional reading loft from the survey results. I would purchase this loft and use the bottom area for a reading nook.
  • 25. Based upon survey results, I would purchase one sofa for the library and two comfy chairs. I believe this would accommodate the comfy seating requests by students and alleviate the need for students to sit on the floor during story time.
  • 26. Five additional laptop computers would be purchased in addition to one computer table. The laptops would be also be available for mobile use around the library for students to have the freedom to move from group to individual work as necessary. Wi-Fi capability would also be in place to allow students to research reference materials through the internet.
  • 27. New magazine racks would be installed as housing for our latest kid editions of magazine subscriptions in the new and improved media center facility at Cowan Road Elementary School. In addition to magazine subscriptions, new books are purchased that are geared toward s the interests of students. For example, comic books, graphic novels, non- fiction books, mysteries, and books for boys.
  • 28. To add more appeal to the library interior décor, I would accent the walls with murals such as the examples provided. These murals would be splashed all around the upper interior walls and create an atmosphere for reading and learning.
  • 29. The School Library Media Program Philosophy The school library media centers of the Griffin-Spalding County School System are instructional resource centers that function as integral part of the learning process. All resources and programs must align to meet challenges and opportunities that are encountered in school, post-high school experiences, the workplace and the community. The purpose of the school library media center is to provide services to students, faculty, staff and administration based on the instructional needs and objectives enumerated in their school improvement plan.
  • 30. Media Center Policy Instructional Media/Equipment Definition: Library media materials are the print, non-print, audio-visual materials and equipment used in support of the instructional process. Instructional media incorporates hardbound books, softbound books, magazines, and newspapers, audiovisual equipment and materials, laboratory equipment and materials, computer hardware ad software, instructional television, comprehensive learning systems, self instructional materials, teacher-made materials, and any other materials that can be utilized in the delivery of instruction. These materials shall: • Enrich and support all the curriculum while considering diversity, interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the students served. • Stimulate growth in knowledge, literacy appreciation, aesthetic values, the desire to learn, and ethical standards. • Allow students to develop under guidance, the practice of critical analysis of all media by giving opposing sides of controversial issues. • Portray the contributions to our American heritage of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups.
  • 31. The School Library Media Program Mission The mission of the school library media programs of the Griffin-Spalding County School System reflects the philosophy of the school and the school system. They believe that the school library media center helps to prepare students with the skill, knowledge, and the character necessary to become lifelong learners and productive citizens.
  • 32. School Library Media Program Goals • To provide a facility that functions as the information center of the school; • To provide ALL students and teachers maximum intellectual access to the resources and services necessary to become lifelong learners and effective users of information, ideas, and technology; and • To implement, enrich, and support the educational programs of the school and community as well as troubleshooting techniques to keep computers and other electronic equipment operational.
  • 33. Current Media Center Policy Accessibility: Hours of operation: • The Media Center is open during the school day for student use. • Faculty may use the media center before and after school. • Exceptions may be made on occasions when the media center is needed other than regular school hours. • The media center offers open/flexible scheduling.
  • 34. Current Media Center Policy Organization and Staffing: • System library committee members are appointed by the superintendent or assistant superintendent. • Each elementary school will form a school library media committee. • The school library media committee will: • address media concerns at the school level • provide input to the system library media committee • develop procedures for implementing the system’s instructional media and equipment policy • establish media program objectives based on instructional goals by developing immediate and long-range plans for the SLMP • recommend priorities for the school library media budget • assess, evaluate, and modify school library media resources and services • identify and plan media or technology related staff development activities • respond to formal challenges regarding materials used in the school • establish and maintain cooperation with other agencies, such as the public library • There is one full time media specialist and one part time media clerk.
  • 35. The School Library Media Program Philosophy The school library media centers of the Griffin-Spalding County School System are instructional resource centers that function as integral part of the learning process. All resources and programs must align to meet challenges and opportunities that are encountered in school, post-high school experiences, the workplace and the community. The purpose of the school library media center is to provide services to students, faculty, staff and administration based on the instructional needs and objectives enumerated in their school improvement plan.
  • 36. Current Media Center Policy Funding Criteria for allocation of funds are according to need in the following areas: •Increased pupil enrollment •Addition of new curriculum areas •Suitability of materials on hand •Variety of materials on hand •New instructional strategies implemented •State, regional, and national standards
  • 37. Current Media Center Policy Circulation • Each patron is assigned a number in the Follett circulation system and uses this number to check out books. • Orientation takes place each fall and, as needed, throughout the year for new students. • All circulated books are due back in two weeks before the last student day of school. • All teacher items must be returned before the end of their contract period annually. • Circulation time lengths: preK, Kindergarten, 1st – one book at a time 2nd-5th grade (also middle and high school students) – two books at a time • Books may be renewed as needed. • Past due fees are NOT charged for elementary students (but are for middle and high school students). • In elementary school, only damage or lost fees may be charged
  • 38. Current Media Center Policy Reconsideration of Materials: • Only citizens of Spalding County can initiate a complaint or objection • to a material in the school Media Center. • The process for reconsideration is as follows: 1. A person raises a question concerning the content of a material. – The principal listens to the objection and makes efforts to resolve the issue. – The principal (or other staff member appointed) explains the selection process and offers alternate assignments if appropriate. – They refrain from making any personal opinions known. – Written documentation of the contact is filed. – The material in question remains in use unless removed through the procedures below. 2. If not satisfied with the outcome of step 1, the complainant files a Request for Reconsideration of Educational Media form. – The media specialist alerts the media committee and sets a meeting date, within 30 days. - Continued on next slide -
  • 39. Current Media Center Policy Reconsideration of Materials -continued – b) The item in question is pulled from circulation to allow the committee time to review it. – c) All pertinent information regarding purchase, reviews, etc will be pulled by the Media Specialist. – d) The complainant is notified in writing of the meeting date and time. – e) The committee holds the meeting and decides a finding on the material. – f) Should the complainant desire to file an appeal, it must be filed within ten days of their receipt of notice. If no appeal is filed, the challenge is over. 3. If an appeal is filed, the form is sent to the superintendent and the system Media committee sets a meeting date within 30 days. This committee follows the same procedure as the school committee, but on a system level. If the complainant remains unsatisfied with the system committee’s decision, the Board of Education reviews the materials, reviews, and makes a decision. The Board will notify the complainant, system library media committee chairperson, and the school principal of the appeal and the action taken by the Board.
  • 40. Current Media Center Policy Copyright Law: • The responsibility of copyright management is an administrative as well • as a personal responsibility. • Public Law 95-553 provides clear-cut definitions of fair use of copies that • are now being produced through current technologies: – The system and individual schools will adhere to the current copyright law. – The school Media Specialist shall keep teachers and students appraised of current copyright information. Disposing of Gifts: • Gifts of print and non-print materials must be accepted with the under- • standing that those materials meet the standards set forth in the selection • policy. Any gifts that are inappropriate for use, in poor condition, or • duplicates of items in the collection, will be disposed of in whatever • manner is the most suitable.
  • 41. Current Media Center Policy Employee/Computer Internet use: • Computers provided in the Griffin-Spalding County School System are to be used by students and employees for educational purposes only. • Each school should have procedures in place to assure that computers are used solely for educational purposes. • Employees are expected to check email at least once each working day. • Employees and students are expected to use network etiquette (netiquette). Internet Safety: •Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. •Students do not have permission to create personal home pages or directories. •Student work may only be published under the direction of the supervising teacher(s). •If an employee finds (or is made aware of) a security problem on the Internet, they must notify the building administrator. They should NOT demonstrate the problem to others.
  • 42. Current Media Center Policy Selection of Media Center Materials: • Direct examination provides the most accurate evaluation of materials for purchase. However, time and publishers may not allow for this. When direct evaluation is NOT possible, reviews and selection tools must be used in order to provide guidance in case materials are challenged. • Selection should be made from reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared aids. • Other selection methods include (but are not limited to): – Other school media specialists – Exhibits at conferences – Textbook bibliographies – Visits to evaluation centers • A list of appropriate selection tools is included. These are not the only selection tools allowed. • Faculty, parents, and student recommendations will be considered, but the final decision rests with professional personnel.
  • 43. Current Media Center Policy Student Records The district complies with requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Pupil Protection Act (PPRA).
  • 44. Current Media Center Policy School Facilities: School facilities may be used under certain conditions by legitimate civic groups, organizations and individuals in our community for purposes related to or directly connected with community welfare.
  • 45. Current Media Center Policy Cooperative Planning: • Cooperative planning includes joint determination by the school library media specialist ad teachers to ensure use of school library media center resources and services that support on-going classroom instruction.
  • 46. Revisions to Media Center Policy Our current District media center policies are in line with the AALS standards. The only revisions I would make would be to simply make those policies that are in place more accessible and spelled out more clearly in the SLMS Handbook. On a school level, our school follows the policies implemented by the district. However, I believe our lack of a mission and goal statement allows our media center to be viewed as one that lacks a focus and purpose. Therefore, I propose the following mission statement for our school: Rising to a higher standard of achievement by ensuring all students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. In order to have a successful media program, the mission statement should be relevant and current to our students needs. This declaration puts it all together in one meaningful statement.
  • 47. By: Lesley Metts Fall 2010 Dr. Green FRIT 7132