Librarianship_Overview List of Categories
- What are some online resources for the school librarian?
- Do you have a sample job description for library staff?
- What is a Library Mission Statement?
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What are some online resources for the school librarian?
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Do you have a sample job description for library staff?
Library Clerk - - circulates materials and prepares overdue notices; - maintains circulation records and other library statistics; - shelves materials that have been returned; - processes new materials to be added to the collection; - maintains the library (straightening up, etc); - assists students and staff with general reference requests. Librarian (Library Technician/Library Media Teacher) 4-part role (from national school library guidelines): - Information specialist - Teacher - Instructional consultant - manager - assists in ordering materials for the library; - catalogs and processes materials; - oversees library automation systems and computers; - provides instruction in the use of the library and its materials; - trains and supervises volunteers or student aides.
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What is a Library Mission Statement?
The mission statement identifies the values and purpose of the library. The mission statement is a statement of what the library aspires to be. It is a concise synthesis of the service goals and philosophy of service.
Detailed Description of the Library Mission Statement
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