Common use of Library Media Specialists Clause in Contracts

Library Media Specialists. 24.1.1 The District of Columbia Public Schools shall maintain library and media center facilities. 24.1.2 When funds are specifically allocated, clerical assistance shall be provided for all Library Media Specialists. 24.1.3 Library Media Specialists shall not be assigned non-Library Media Specialist duties, which will cause the closing of the library. 24.1.4 Where there are two (2) or more professional staff personnel assigned to a media center or library, the Library Media Specialist with building seniority shall be designated as team leader if the performance ratings are equal. 24.1.5 Library Media Specialists shall be given the opportunity to acquire the necessary training for handling non print materials, provided funding is available. 24.1.6 When libraries are established, the standards of the American Library Association shall be considered. 24.1.7 Continuous access to the library collections and flexible scheduling may be components of the library media center. Flexible scheduling for the use of the library shall be developed and implemented when it is deemed appropriate for the instructional program of the school by the Supervisor after consultation with the Library Media Specialist-media specialist. 24.1.8 School Library Media Specialists shall arrange cooperative meetings and/or conferences with faculty Teachers during the employee’s workday. These meetings and/or conferences shall be to discuss issues, books, materials and other business pertinent to the professional Library Media Specialist’s and Teacher’s mission of providing the highest quality of education to DCPS students. The goal is to implement the most efficient and effective use of the library as a learning and resource center. 24.1.9 Library Media Specialists are integral Teachers of the teaching function in the DCPS. Library Media Specialists shall, in addition to the traditional functions, collaborate in the selection of all learning resources, work with teachers in the planning and/or implementation of curriculum, and offer instruction to both teachers and students in the use of library and media center resources and equipment, as well as reading, listening and viewing skills. 24.1.10 The Supervisor and Library Media Specialist (LMS) shall meet and jointly develop annually the library media program including a flexible scheduling model based on best practices in accordance with the standards of the American Library Association. Should the Supervisor and Library Media Specialist fail to mutually agree on the library media program, the Director of Library Services shall be available upon request from the Supervisor or Library Media Specialist to assist with the design and implementation of an effective library media program in accordance with best practices and standards of the profession.

Library Media Specialists. 24.1.1 24.1.1. The District of Columbia Public Schools shall maintain library and media center facilities. 24.1.2 24.1.2. When funds are specifically allocated, clerical assistance shall be provided for all Library Media Specialists. 24.1.3 24.1.3. Library Media Specialists shall not be assigned non-Library Media Specialist duties, which will cause the closing of the library. 24.1.4 24.1.4. Where there are two (2) or more professional staff personnel assigned to a media center or library, the Library Media Specialist with building seniority shall be designated as team leader if the performance ratings are equal. 24.1.5 24.1.5. Library Media Specialists shall be given the opportunity to acquire the necessary training for handling non print materials, provided funding is available. 24.1.6 24.1.6. When libraries are established, the standards of the American Library Association shall be considered. 24.1.7 24.1.7. Continuous access to the library collections and flexible scheduling may be components of the library media center. Flexible scheduling for the use of the library shall be developed and implemented when it is deemed appropriate for the instructional program of the school by the Supervisor after consultation with the Library Media Specialist-media specialist. 24.1.8 24.1.8. School Library Media Specialists shall arrange cooperative meetings and/or conferences with faculty Teachers during the employee’s workday. These meetings and/or conferences shall be to discuss issues, books, materials and other business pertinent to the professional Library Media Specialist’s and Teacher’s mission of providing the highest quality of education to DCPS students. The goal is to implement the most efficient and effective use of the library as a learning and resource center. 24.1.9 24.1.9. Library Media Specialists are integral Teachers of the teaching function in the DCPS. Library Media Specialists shall, in addition to the traditional functions, collaborate in the selection of all learning resources, work with teachers in the planning and/or implementation of curriculum, and offer instruction to both teachers and students in the use of library and media center resources and equipment, as well as reading, listening and viewing skills. 24.1.10 24.1.10. The Supervisor and Library Media Specialist (LMS) shall meet and jointly develop annually the library media program including a flexible scheduling model based on best practices in accordance with the standards of the American Library Association. Should the Supervisor and Library Media Specialist fail to mutually agree on the library media program, the Director of Library Services shall be available upon request from the Supervisor or Library Media Specialist to assist with the design and implementation of an effective library media program in accordance with best practices and standards of the profession.