1.  Directs, organizes, and supervises the personnel and services essential to a unified library media program centered on students' needs and the instructional goals of the school.  

2.  Initiates and maintains formal contacts with principal and teachers to evaluate  library media programs, facilities, materials, equipment and personnel.
 

3.  Prepares financial plans for the Library Media Center, including an annual budget.
 

4.  Develops and maintains a written long-range plan for library media services, and  integrates the activities designated in the plan into the total school curriculum.
 

5.  Establishes and maintains an environment in the Library Media Center in which  students and staff can work at productive levels.
 

6.  Communicates the philosophy and goals of the school library media program to the students, faculty, administration and community.
 

7.  Translates curriculum needs into library media program goals and objectives.
 

8.  Works with administrators and other appropriate personnel to develop long range  goals and objectives for the school or district.
 

9.  Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which  reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
 

10.  Participates in the recruiting, hiring and training of other professional,  paraprofessional, clerical, student and volunteer staff in the Library Media Center.
 

11.  Develops and continually updates the professional expertise necessary to function effectively in the Library Media Specialist role.
 

12.  Networks with other professionals through participation in local, state and  national organizations.