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Indicator
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Examples Applying
Specifically to Students
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Examples Applying Specifically to Teachers
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1. Makes resources available to students and teachers through a systematically developed and organized collection of library media material available outside the school.
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a. Provides a "new books" shelf" or display of new materials.
b. Posts clear and appropriate signage throughout library.
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a. Maintains online catalog.
b. Use of Library district traveling books.
c. Maintains a professional collection area.
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2. Keeps abreast of current literature by reading reviewing journals and other selection sources.
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a. Able to recommend a title on a new controversial topic.
b. Able to recommend an award-winning new work of fiction..
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a. Circulates articles, catalogs, journals, etc. to appropriate teachers on topics that impact curriculum and instruction.
b. Solicits and includes ideas for titles of new fiction.
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3. Develops flexible circulation, loan policies that ensure equity of access to users.
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a. Effectively communicates to students all procedures and expectations in the process of using the library and borrowing materials.
b. Provides library services to home-school students
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a. Provides book carts in the classroom on request.
b. Provides special reserve on request.
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4. Assures access to information resources by providing an accurate and efficient retrieval system.
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.a. Orientation to use of library catalog.
b. Use of MaineCat online.
c. Provides intra-net CD-ROM resources.
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a. Maintains an up-to-date automated card catalog system in good working order.
b. Provides access to materials outside of the district.
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5. Implements policies that respect the rights of users to confidentiality and unrestricted access to information resources.
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a. Provides assistance in research using the Internet when filters block a legitimate search.
b. Maintains confidential student records via password or other means.
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a. Provides unfiltered Internet access.
b. Maintains confidentiality in the loan and request for materials.
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6. Assists all users in identifying, locating and interpreting information.
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a. Conducts reference interviews.
b. Works with students to find suitable resources or to interpret them.
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a. Preselects, along with teachers, materials for specific assignments.
b. Works collaboratively with classroom teacher during library class time.
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7. Arranges for flexible scheduling of facilities, staff time and collections to meet the needs of individuals, small groups and large groups for research, browsing, recreational reading, viewing, or listening at the point of need.
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a. Provides for small group discussion and collaborative work
b. Communicates "open door" policy to students as well as clearly defined student responsibilities.
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a. Teaches a course for teachers after school or during staff development.
b. Identifies staff training needs in the area of technology and reports findings to appropriate people.
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8. Assesses and promotes effective use of instructional technology.
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a. Maintains student Internet access in the library.
b. Trains student assistants.
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a. Head of the Language Arts committee.
b. Participates in the technology committee.
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