The ability to build and maintain resource collections that include both internal and external access points to support the educational goals of the school and the personal, developmental and curricular needs of students and teachers.
The candidate can:
Develop, implement and revise collection management policies and procedures that reflect the school's philosophy, goals and objectives.
Identify and apply criteria appropriate for evaluating resources and accompanying technology in all formats and at all grade levels.
Use appropriate collection management principles and procedures for selection and evaluation of resources in collaboration with teachers.
Develop a partnership with faculty to ensure that the collection includes resources appropriate to learner characteristics such as abilities, interests, needs and learning styles.
Ensure that the evaluation and selection process provides curriculum-related resources that reflect the cultural diversity and pluralistic nature of American Society and support a variety of instructional strategies and learning styles.
Implement recognized standardized procedures for classifying, cataloging, and processing resources.
Maintain appropriate electronic systems for collection management and user access.
The candidate can: