Library Media Specialist (Grades K–12) Subtest 2

Subarea II. Program Administration

0010

Understand the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of an information media program.

recognizing the role and alignment of district, school, and department missions and goals in planning the information media program
identifying methods for determining the information and recreation needs of members of the learning community and for using that information to establish goals and guide decision making within the information media program
demonstrating knowledge of strategies for collaborating with teachers, administrators, students, and others in the learning community to develop, implement, and assess short- and long-term strategic plans for the information media program
demonstrating knowledge of strategies for developing and implementing information media program policies and procedures consistent with principles of professional practice and appropriate to the mission and goals of the school and the district
selecting appropriate strategies for evaluating the effectiveness of policies, procedures, and operations of an information media program and for communicating evaluation results to the learning community
identifying methods for collecting and using data to promote the continuous improvement of the information media program
demonstrating knowledge of methods for selecting and implementing effective strategies to modify an information media program based on evaluation results

0011

Understand principles and practices related to the management of human, physical, and financial resources of the information media program.

demonstrating knowledge of strategies for identifying personnel needs and accepted management principles and practices for the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of information media staff and volunteers
recognizing the importance of collaborating in the design of the information media center and school facilities to promote equitable access to information and technology resources
identifying factors involved in the physical design and furnishing of a flexible, functional, and barrier-free information media center
demonstrating knowledge of methods for managing schedules and space in the information media center to support productive and focused learning
identifying practices that support flexible and open access to the information media center and its resources for classes, small groups, and individuals
demonstrating knowledge of issues related to running an information media program within a budget and strategies for administering an information media program budget in a fiscally sound manner
identifying methods for monitoring needs, usage, and trends to structure and justify program budget

0012

Understand principles and practices related to the organization and circulation of information and technology resources.

applying knowledge of collection management principles and procedures for developing an information media collection that addresses the needs of a diverse population and that supports the school's curriculum and goals
applying knowledge of systems and procedures classifying and cataloging information media resources
recognizing the importance of and strategies for maintaining a current inventory of information media resources, technologies, and equipment
identifying the components of and strategies for developing a comprehensive collection development policy for the information media program
demonstrating knowledge of various methods for determining circulation and use patterns for information and technology resources
demonstrating knowledge of procedures for establishing and implementing circulation policies and procedures that address users' needs, promote access, and ensure confidentiality
demonstrating knowledge of the role of technology in the organization, management, and circulation of resources