Librarianship_Overview List of Categories
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What are some online resources for the school librarian?
Knowledge Quest
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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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