ADMINISTRATION ADVERTISEMENT: THE MEDIA CENTER’S IMPACT ON STUDENTS PRESENTED BY: ROGER HALL

WHY IS THE MEDIA CENTER IMPORTANT?

“Students score an average of 10-20% higher on reading and achievement tests when their school has a strong library media program.”

HOW CAN THE MEDIA CENTER INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT?

Only “effective library media programs” can influence a higher level of achievement among students.

WHAT FACTORS CREATE A GOOD ENVIRONMENT FOR EFFECTIVE MEDIA SPECIALISTS?

Libraries are appropriately staffed

WHAT FACTORS CREATE A GOOD ENVIRONMENT FOR EFFECTIVE MEDIA SPECIALISTS? Libraries are appropriately staffed Libraries have quality collections in the field of information resources

WHAT FACTORS CREATE A GOOD ENVIRONMENT FOR EFFECTIVE MEDIA SPECIALISTS? Libraries are appropriately staffed Libraries have quality collections in the field of information resources Libraries’ resources are used by students and educators on a consistent basis

WHAT FACTORS CREATE A GOOD ENVIRONMENT FOR EFFECTIVE MEDIA SPECIALISTS? Libraries are appropriately staffed Libraries have quality collections in the field of information resources Libraries’ resources are used by students and educators on a consistent basis Libraries are free to collaborate with classroom teachers for the purpose of information literacy

WHAT ARE SOME NO-COST ACTIONS THAT A PRINCIPAL CAN DO TO SUPPORT?

Encourage teachers to collaborate with the media specialist

WHAT ARE SOME NO-COST ACTIONS THAT A PRINCIPAL CAN DO TO SUPPORT? Encourage teachers to collaborate with the media specialist Reduce taking the media specialist away from the media center and vice versa

WHAT ARE SOME NO-COST ACTIONS THAT A PRINCIPAL CAN DO TO SUPPORT? Encourage teachers to collaborate with the media specialist Reduce taking the media specialist away from the media center and vice versa Create opportunities for librarian- teacher collaboration

WHAT ARE SOME COSTLY ACTIONS THAT A PRINCIPAL CAN DO TO SUPPORT?

Increase library staffing (at least one media specialist and one parapro)

WHAT ARE SOME COSTLY ACTIONS THAT A PRINCIPAL CAN DO TO SUPPORT? Increase library staffing (at least one media specialist and one parapro) Increase money for media information services

WHAT ARE SOME COSTLY ACTIONS THAT A PRINCIPAL CAN DO TO SUPPORT? Increase library staffing (at least one media specialist and one parapro) Increase money for media information services Increase the accessibility of library for both teachers and students

WHAT ARE SOME COSTLY ACTIONS THAT A PRINCIPAL CAN DO TO SUPPORT? Increase library staffing (at least one media specialist and one parapro) Increase money for media information services Increase the accessibility of library for both teachers and students Increase money for technology in the library (computers, Internet, etc.)

HOW SHOULD A PRINCIPAL VIEW TODAY’S MEDIA SPECIALIST?

A fellow administrator  Responsible for school- wide information literacy skills

HOW SHOULD A PRINCIPAL VIEW TODAY’S MEDIA SPECIALIST? A fellow administrator  Responsible for school-wide information literacy skills A curriculum leader for classroom teachers  Responsible for collaboration of information literacy

HOW SHOULD A PRINCIPAL VIEW TODAY’S MEDIA SPECIALIST? A fellow administrator  Responsible for school-wide information literacy skills A curriculum leader for classroom teachers  Responsible for collaboration of information literacy A classroom teacher  Responsible for knowledge of school-wide curriculum in selecting materials and promoting literacy

WHAT SIMPLE MATH EQUATION CAN SUM UP A MEDIA SPECIALIST’S ROLE IN THE SCHOOL?

An Effective Media Specialist + ____________________________

WHAT SIMPLE MATH EQUATION CAN SUM UP A MEDIA SPECIALIST’S ROLE IN THE SCHOOL? An Effective Media Specialist + Support & Funding ____________________________

WHAT SIMPLE MATH EQUATION CAN SUM UP A MEDIA SPECIALIST’S ROLE IN THE SCHOOL? An Effective Media Specialist + Support & Funding ____________________________ Increased Student Achievement

REFERENCES

Lance, K. C., & Loertscher, D. V. (2005). Powering Achievement: School Library Media Programs Make a Difference: The Evidence Mounts (3rd ed.). Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research. Quantitative Resources, LLC (2003). Show Me Connection: How School Library Media Center Services Affect Student Achievement. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Retrieved from Scholastic (2008). School Libraries Work! Scholastic Library Publishing. Retrieved from df Todd, R. J. (2005). Report of Phase Two of Delaware School Library Survey: Student Learning through Delaware School Libraries. Governor’s Task Force on School Libraries. Retrieved from Todd, R. J., & Kuhlthau, C. C. (2004). Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries: Background, Methodology and Report of Findings. Ohio Educational Library Media Association. Retrieved from