Rating Scale:
1. needs additional development or experience
2. satisfactory
3. strong
4. outstanding
Question 1: I show commitment to ethical conduct: fairness, honesty, responsibility, compassion, collaboration, and collegiality. Rating = 3
I teach the importance of crediting sources. I collaborate with teachers and treat students and colleagues fairly.
Question 2: I systematically and regularly reflect on my practice with an aim toward continuous improvement and lifelong learning. Rating = 4
I regularly attend international conferences in my field and evaluate lessons, practices, and initiatives with the intent to improve upon them. Most every semester, I take online classes that help me improve my library media skills. I create student and faculty surveys that gather data to assess the school library media program.
Question 3: Understanding that every person can learn in diverse ways, I facilitate learning for all students. Rating = 3
I often use visual and auditory tools to assist English Language Learners. I advocate for and offer access to online learning tools and websites to assist ELL learners.
Question 3: I have the ability and knowledge to create a safe, well managed, engaging and inclusive library environment that supports individual differences and interests. Rating = 3
The collection in my library reflects the reading interests of the students. The physical space is age-appropriate.
Question 5: I am able to define information literacy skills, to design collaborative lessons to teach these skills, and to integrate these skills into the various curriculum areas. Rating = 3
I teach information literacy skills such as search engine strategies. I also teach units on website credibility and reliability. I design lessons that help students improve their library skills and find information. I reglarly visit classes in the upper school level, especially during research units, but I need to improve on creating information literacy lessons for lower school learners.
Question 6: I am familiar with multiple print and electronic resources that students can use for individual, group, or class projects Rating = 3
I offer lessons to students and teachers on the use of online subscription databases. I can improve by connecting teachers with subject-specific online sources that assist each curricular area. I advocate for online subscription databases such as encyclopedias, EbscoHost, and Questia. I could improve by asking each teacher for a copy of their curriculum/syllabus so that I'm better informed about class content and projects. Rating = 3
Question 7: I advocate reading and literature while satisfying the individual reading interests of each student. Rating = 3
Our library program offers the Scholastic "book draw" during the bi-weekly assemblies. I purchase multiple copies of high-interest books that are popular with students.
Question 8: I am a self-motivated and self-disciplined learner who completes tasks as assigned and goes above and beyond what is required. Rating = 4
I am willing to put in the extra time needed to make a library program successful. During the school year, I am always enrolled in online school library graduate classes. I am currently creating an extensive Library Manual so that the next librarian has a book of resources to integrate library curriculum, procedures and policies. I am also creating curriculum to share with other librarians.
Question 9: I have a thorough understanding of the various roles that a SLMS must assume in a school library. Rating = 3
Since I am a new librarian, I am still learning the various roles that the librarian assumes. I recognize that the school library media specialist has a unique and pivotal role in the school community.
Question 10: I have a respect for teaching as a professional endeavor and I realize the importance of professional appearance, dress, and demeanor. Rating = 4
I understand the importance of being professional in my speech, dress, and behavior.
Question 11: I am a good communicator and collaborator. I understand the importance of involving students, faculty, administrators, and community members in the learning environment. Rating = 4
I work collaboratively with members of the school community in the following ways: I poll students for book selection options; I post library news items on the teacher forum and in the principal's weekly newsletter; I work with teachers to create collaborative lessons. I regularly survey teachers about the school library media program. I regularly consult with the school administrator; I am in regular contact with parents either via email or face-to-face.
updated: June 2012
1. needs additional development or experience
2. satisfactory
3. strong
4. outstanding
Question 1: I show commitment to ethical conduct: fairness, honesty, responsibility, compassion, collaboration, and collegiality. Rating = 3
I teach the importance of crediting sources. I collaborate with teachers and treat students and colleagues fairly.
Question 2: I systematically and regularly reflect on my practice with an aim toward continuous improvement and lifelong learning. Rating = 4
I regularly attend international conferences in my field and evaluate lessons, practices, and initiatives with the intent to improve upon them. Most every semester, I take online classes that help me improve my library media skills. I create student and faculty surveys that gather data to assess the school library media program.
Question 3: Understanding that every person can learn in diverse ways, I facilitate learning for all students. Rating = 3
I often use visual and auditory tools to assist English Language Learners. I advocate for and offer access to online learning tools and websites to assist ELL learners.
Question 3: I have the ability and knowledge to create a safe, well managed, engaging and inclusive library environment that supports individual differences and interests. Rating = 3
The collection in my library reflects the reading interests of the students. The physical space is age-appropriate.
Question 5: I am able to define information literacy skills, to design collaborative lessons to teach these skills, and to integrate these skills into the various curriculum areas. Rating = 3
I teach information literacy skills such as search engine strategies. I also teach units on website credibility and reliability. I design lessons that help students improve their library skills and find information. I reglarly visit classes in the upper school level, especially during research units, but I need to improve on creating information literacy lessons for lower school learners.
Question 6: I am familiar with multiple print and electronic resources that students can use for individual, group, or class projects Rating = 3
I offer lessons to students and teachers on the use of online subscription databases. I can improve by connecting teachers with subject-specific online sources that assist each curricular area. I advocate for online subscription databases such as encyclopedias, EbscoHost, and Questia. I could improve by asking each teacher for a copy of their curriculum/syllabus so that I'm better informed about class content and projects. Rating = 3
Question 7: I advocate reading and literature while satisfying the individual reading interests of each student. Rating = 3
Our library program offers the Scholastic "book draw" during the bi-weekly assemblies. I purchase multiple copies of high-interest books that are popular with students.
Question 8: I am a self-motivated and self-disciplined learner who completes tasks as assigned and goes above and beyond what is required. Rating = 4
I am willing to put in the extra time needed to make a library program successful. During the school year, I am always enrolled in online school library graduate classes. I am currently creating an extensive Library Manual so that the next librarian has a book of resources to integrate library curriculum, procedures and policies. I am also creating curriculum to share with other librarians.
Question 9: I have a thorough understanding of the various roles that a SLMS must assume in a school library. Rating = 3
Since I am a new librarian, I am still learning the various roles that the librarian assumes. I recognize that the school library media specialist has a unique and pivotal role in the school community.
Question 10: I have a respect for teaching as a professional endeavor and I realize the importance of professional appearance, dress, and demeanor. Rating = 4
I understand the importance of being professional in my speech, dress, and behavior.
Question 11: I am a good communicator and collaborator. I understand the importance of involving students, faculty, administrators, and community members in the learning environment. Rating = 4
I work collaboratively with members of the school community in the following ways: I poll students for book selection options; I post library news items on the teacher forum and in the principal's weekly newsletter; I work with teachers to create collaborative lessons. I regularly survey teachers about the school library media program. I regularly consult with the school administrator; I am in regular contact with parents either via email or face-to-face.
updated: June 2012
