Library+Management

An effectively managed library media center results in students and staff being well served. Librarians have to concentrate on a variety of details to accomplish this end. Careful attention must be paid to developing a budget, maximizing use of the automation system, maintaining and promoting an environment conducive to learning, and professionally responding to patron needs and concerns.

10/02/07 I have some info for you to help you with the completion of the BEDS reports.

To find out the number of non-book materials, go to Reports. Click on Collection Statistics Summary. The column all the way to the right has a copy count, and the one on the left shows the type of material based on call # prefix. If you've catalogued your materials to reflect type in the prefix, you've hit a homerun.

Number of databases for elementary schools--29 middle schools--29 Distance learning question--yes E-mail--yes Internet content--yes Videoconferencing--yes Synchronous, multi-point--no

Number of books as of 10/1--Refer to the total from the collection statistics summary (see above) and subtract non-book items.

All libraries are open and staffed for student use at least during all school hours. Indicate if you're open before and/or after school as well. Elementary and middle school libraries are open to individuals without prior scheduling for fewer than 10 hours a week. Indicate that you collaborate and plan with classroom teachers for instruction. Middle and high school libraries have teachers accompany students to the library for whole-class instruction. And yes, we integrate into core academic areas in all standards listed.

Please be sure to send me copies of your completed forms, and call me with any questions.

Janice