ILS 562

MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The school library media center is examined in the context modern educational systems. Organization, administration and services are discussed.
Prerequisite: ILS 503 or departmental permission. Scheduled fall semesters. 3 credits.

COURSE OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.     Analyze the functions and philosophies of the school library media center in relation to state and  national standards  to provide a frame of reference for effective implementation of programs that support the school community.2.     Examine the structure and function of the school library media program in the larger school community in order to effectively aid in the implementation of the instructional process.
3.     Given a description of a proposed school, the student will design the elements of a comprehensive school library media center.  Specifically you will be able to (orally or in writing):
   a.     Write a brief statement of philosophy and objectives.
   b.     Name the various spaces needed (also size) in the proposed facility.
   c.     Write educational specifications for one or more areas of the school LMC.
   d.     Produce a staff deployment pattern and job descriptions for the LMC staff.
4.     Given a case study dealing with a problem, or problems, in the field, l provide (orally or in writing) the following:
   a.     Main problem
   b.     Related problems
   c.     Alternative solutions to the main problem
   d.     Best solution to the main problem 

 

COURSE OUTLINE

I.   Introduction II. School Library Media Centers Today
      a. External and Internal Organization Patterns
      b. School, District and Other Priorities
III. Certification and Beginning the New Job
IV. Leadership, Professional Organizations and State and National Standards
       a. Philosophy and Objectives
       b. School Library Media Services and Support
V.   Managing Instructional Services: SLMS as Teacher
      a. Student Related Services
      b. Faculty Related Services
VI. Managing the Media Center Program: SLMS as Instructional Partner
       a. Collaboration
       b. Curriculum
       c. Technology Integration
       d. Leadership
       e. Planning   
VII. Managing Access to Information: SLMS as Information Specialist
       a. Collection Development
       b. Ethics
       c. Technical Services
VIII. Managing the Facility and Personnel: SLMS as Program Administrator
       a. Budgeting
       b. Personnel
       c. Facilities Planning and Maintenance
VIV. Community Partnerships
       a.  Opportunities      
X.  Evaluating the School Library Program

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Specific course requirements and assignments are described in the course syllabus. Course assignments allow students to demonstrate achievement of stated student learning outcomes for this course.

SUGGESTED TEXTS / TEXTS USED IN THE PAST

Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning
by American Association of School Librarians (AASL), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) (1998)

The School Library Media Manager
by Blanche Woolls (latest edition)

New on the Job: A School Library Media Specialist's Guide to Success
By Ruth Toor and Hilda K. Weisburg (latest edition) 

 

 

Approved by the ILS Department Curriculum Committee and Faculty, Spring 2009.