RoleOfLMS

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-evaluate/select databases and materials -manage digital and print resources -assist students, teachers, and community with selecting proper tools -knowledge of grade level curriculum -manage a budget to provide necessary materials The LMS role is one of teacher, facilitator and motivator to students as well as providing elements of professional development to staff.
 * ~ Identify the role of the LMS in meeting the diverse needs of 21st century patrons program in terms of: ||
 * access of information ||  production of information  ||  collaboration  ||
 * -guide/train students, teachers, other patrons

The LMS serves as an interpreter of copyright laws and helps others determine the rights they wish to assign to their own intellectual property.

The LMS has the role of informing staff of the doctrines of intellectual freedom and library user privacy, and acceptable use policy for Internet and technology use.

The LMS tells and shares stories.

The LMS encourages the reading of classic literature and stories of the past and stories of the many diverse cultures which make up our high school.

The LMS provides lessons which support classroom programs.

The LMS role would be to teach informational skills such as the evaluation of websites, selection of materials and elementary copyright and plagiarism knowledge as a part of the basic development of research techniques.

Time should be allocated for library management and the LMS administrative role. Time to plan, select resources, evaluate resources and develop the collection adding print and digital resources.

The LMC would be acknowledged as information specialists. LMS has the role of supporting the use of technology across the curriculum. Teaching teachers about technology.

LMS role to offer regular staff development opportunities in information literacy, information technologies, and integration of these skills into the content area.

LMS should offer services in a virtual environment.

LMS is a reading advocate.

LMS role to include awareness of curriculum and standards.

LMS role includes systemic knowledge of collections and websites.

LMC would have flexible time in order to be able to practice collaboration and collaborative teaching. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Video conferencing available in LMC.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">LMS role of purchaser of books, journals and software etc.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">LMS role of manager of media center.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">LMS is involved in mentoring of young teachers and helping them to develop skills in the areas of research and information skills that will benefit both their teaching and student learning.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">LMS role to communicate the goals and services of the program to the students, staff, administration and community.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">LMS role to create an annal library report for administrators, staff and parents that includes qualitative and quantitative measurements.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">The LMS participates in formal studies conducted by researchers. || guide, train, moderate, facilitate -provide support, technical assistance -advise students and teachers in selecting proper tools to communicate ideas -training in ethical use of information for production -provide training for teachers and students || -initiate discussions about 21st c. learning -encourage teachers and students -collaborate with others in the field to build program -provide curriculum support for teachers in the way of materials, resources, ideas -guide students to materials, resources to aide in learning -serve on leadership committee at the building and district level <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">The role of the LMS is one of //collaborative leadership// inspiring others to become engaged in the work of creating a dynamic, effective, student centered school library media program. Participants include the school’s LMS, the school’s technology coordinator, the principal, teachers, students, and community members. The common vision is for student learning. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">The LMS has the role of communicating with all stteholders.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">LMS assist teachers in developing research task assignments. || TIME-to learn, explore, meet, collaborate, plan FUNDING-to ensure personnel is in place to support and manage resources and provide for planning Ongoing training through webinars, conferences to stay up-to-date on ever changing trends Expectation of collaboration between teachers/media specialists in all buildings <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">: Professional development must focus on helping LMS deepen their understanding of information literacy and new technologies.
 * Professional Development & Support Needed:

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Keeping up to date with the trends in libraries and with pedagogical theories and practices. || Time, funding, lack of personnel Media specialist cannot adequately meet with teachers to plan/collaborate without denying access to patrons unless meetings take place before or after school, during summer months, etc. since media center must be closed for media specialist to leave or teachers must make time to come to the media center for planning. Media Specialist being responsible for IT needs in building Funding ||
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