Library Information Services ...Helping students become Independent, Information - literate, Lifelong Learners! Department Staff

Spring Branch Independent School District Dr. Barry M. Bishop 9016 Westview Houston, TX, 713-365-5616

TEXAS STATE STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES
 SBISD librarians strive to create a Library Learning Environment which:                    

                          Is an integral part of the school curriculum;

                          offers flexible open-access to library resources at the time of need; and,

                          provides an active and stimulating atmosphere for information users.

 SBISD librarians Integrate Curriculum by:

                           Providing relevant, meaningful instruction based on multiple resources;

                          applies an information problem-solving process to curriculum-related  

                          learning objectives;

                          encouraging and providing opportunities for collaborative planning and

                          teaching by librarians and teachers;

                          stimulating students to be active and independent learners.

                          offering education, training, and guidance to students and staff in the use

                          of information technology resources;

SBISD librarians provide Resources that:

                           Offer a balance of print, multimedia, and electronic resources based on

                          district-adopted, board-approved selection policies;

                          develop and maintain a balanced collection based on curriculum and

                          user needs, proportionate to student population and special programs;

                          facilitate access to state-of-the art technology;

                          offer access to resources via world-wide networks;

                          reflect a diverse community.

Library Program Management in SBISD libraries:

                          Has a manager who plans, organizes, staffs, directs, coordinates, reports,

                          and budgets;

                          is staffed proportionate to student population throughout the entire

                          instructional day by certified librarians and by trained clerical support

                          personnel (varies by campus);

                          receives annual funding sufficient to facilitate student academic

                          achievement based, at minimum, on a percentage of the district and

                          campus instructional budget;

                          receives additional funding for library materials to support special

                          programs assigned to the campus;

                          offers opportunities for professional growth and staff development for

                          library staff;

                          is evaluated by tools and standards designed for school library programs;

                          seeks collaborative library and information technology initiatives, such 

                          as partnerships with Education Service Centers, other school libraries,

                          public and academic libraries, and technology consortia; and,

                          informs the school community about library programs, resources, and

                          services;

                          plans and budgets with school principal.

 SBISD librarians organize individual Facilities to:

                          Provide space for a professional collection, planning space for faculty, a

                          secured  audiovisual room, office space for librarian(s) and support staff;

                          and wired workroom space with areas for materials processing;

                          provide an appealing, effective environment that is age-appropriate for

                          students and  reflective of their interests, the community, and   

                          instructional programs;

                          provides an area for displays of student work and curriculum-related

                          materials and for faculty and  community-produced materials and

                          collections;

                          provides access to national, state, district-wide, and local electronic

                          information sources through digital drops and cable and fiber optic

                          capabilities for library functions (circulation, catalogs, and electronic 

                          communications) and networked resources.