1. Functions of the School Library Media Center

2. 2 Minnesota Standards for Effective School Library Media Programs http://www.memoweb.org/links/standardsel ements.pdfhttp://www.memoweb.org/links/standardsel ements.pdf

3. 3 Information Power 1.Teacher 2.Information Specialist 3.Instructional Partner 4.Program Administrator

4. 4 Service to Students Provide reading guidance Compile bibliographies/webliographies Provide instruction in information literacy skills Assist in presentation development Provide access to online and printed reference materials Sponsor book fairs, author visits,etc.

5. 5 Service to Teachers and Administrators Participate in curriculum committees Participate in grade-level or subject- area meetings Provide orientation for new faculty Provide in-service programs for training new equipment or databases Collaborate for teaching information literacy skills with content area

6. 6 Service to the Community Involve parents and community groups in programs to improve reading Observe national media-related events: National Library Week – Children’s Book Week Publicize media center’s events Engage community members as speakers of expertise

7. 7 Cybary? Virtual Library School Library Media programs are in a state of evolution or revolution? How do you see it?