Library

Mississippi School Library Guide

The purpose of the Mississippi Public and Nonpublic School Library Guide is to provide guidelines and establish uniformity of policies and procedures for school library programs in Mississippi’s schools. This guide was developed by library professionals who believe that the educational integrity of a school is strengthened by the quality of the services provided by the school library program. The Mississippi School Library Guide includes state and national standards and guidelines that focus on the roles of the school library program and the school librarian as integral components in the teaching and learning process.

• Section 1: Vision, Mission, Standards, Philosophy contains information regarding the Vision and Mission of the Mississippi School Library Programs and how the school libraries advocate the 21st Century Learner Standards, Intellectual Freedom, and the School Library Bill of Rights.
• Section 2: An Administrative View explains the responsibilities of administrators, school librarians, and teachers to create a quality school library program that promotes the current College-and-Career Readiness Standards.
• Section 3: The Library Learning Environment details the elements of a quality school library learning environment which includes developing a reading program, collaborating with teachers, and planning for instruction.
• Section 4: Library Collection contains links and forms in regard to building a school library print and digital collection that connects to the current College-and Career-Readiness Standards and the Mississippi’s Strong Readers – Strong Leaders.
• Section 5: Technology showcases the technological goals and objectives for both the school librarian and the school library program.
• Section 6: Administration of the School Library outlines the elements of a quality school librarian and school library facility which includes creating budgets, cataloging materials, and promoting library programs.

Professional Learning

Tools

• Professional Learning Request
• Professional Learning Topics
• Professional Learning Plan Fillable Template

MS-CCR Standards for Libraries

Tools

• Learning Standards for Libraries
• MS-CCR Learning Standards Crosswalk 

Professional Growth and Monitoring Rubrics

Professional Growth Documents

• PGS Training PPT
• Pre/Post Conference Form
• School Librarian Self-Evaluation Form
• Summative Observation Form

Monitoring Rubrics

• Non-Public School Library Audit
• Public School Library Audit (Fillable)
• Audit Training PPT

Support Documents

• Library Guide 4.1: District-Approved Library Policies
• Library Guide 4.4: Collection Development
• Library Guide 4.5: Weeding Guidelines
• Library Guide 4.7: Cataloging and Processing Guide
• Library Guide 6.1: Library Media Licensure Guide
• Library Guide 6.2: Library Budget Justification Form
• Library Guide 6.5: Library Binder Categories
• Library Guide 6.8: SMART Goals (Fillable)

Stay Informed

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