| (7) develop and implement a comprehensive program of community relations that uses strategies to effectively involve and inform multiple constituencies, including the news media. (g) Standard VI. Learner-Centered Information Science and Librarianship: As an educational leader, the certified school librarian uses his or her unique knowledge base, drawing from both education and library science, to promote the success of all students and to provide experiences that help learners locate, evaluate, and use information to solve problems while becoming lifelong readers and learners. Accordingly, the certified school librarian must be able to do the following activities with understanding and valuation of their importance: (1) understand the role of all types of libraries and information agencies in an integrated learning environment; (2) understand the role of the school library media program as a central element in the intellectual life of the school; (3) know theories, principles, and skills related to the selection, acquisition, organization, storage, retrieval, use, and evaluation of information; (4) implement standard library procedures for classifying, cataloging, and processing various resources that facilitate computerization and resource sharing; (5) evaluate and select existing and emergent technologies in support of the library program; (6) communicate effectively to patrons to determine their information needs; (7) demonstrate an understanding of bibliographic and retrieval techniques needed to organize and use information sources; (8) use knowledge of literature and information resources to help students select materials; (9) understand and model principles of intellectual freedom, information access, privacy, and proprietary rights; (10) design and use statistical reports to support an exemplary library program; (11) use varied reading materials, programs, and motivational strategies to guide the development of independent readers; (12) engage in continual self-evaluation and self-directed learning for professional growth; (13) maintain an active interest in and contribute to appropriate local, state, regional, and national professional associations and publications; (14) demonstrate ethical behavior in all professional contexts; and (15) work collaboratively with other information professionals in support of the library program and the profession. |
