FRAMEWORK FOR SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALISTS:

COMPONENTS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Domain A: Instructional Consultant

A1:  Participating in curriculum development and assessment program

-          Incorporation of information literacy into the curriculum

-          Consultation

A2: Collaborating with individual teachers

-          Planning process

-          Identification of resources

-          Learning activities

A3:  Providing leadership in instructional technology

-          Dissemination of information on new educational developments

-          Leadership in using new technologies

Domain B: Classroom Instructor

B1: Planning Instruction

-          Knowledge of content and pedagogy

-          Learning activities

-          Lesson structure

B2: Learning environment

-          Environment of respect and rapport

-          Culture for learning

-          Expectations for learning and achievement

-          Classroom procedures

-          Student behavior

B3: Instruction

-          Communicating directions and procedures

-          Questions and discussion techniques

-          Presentation of content

-          Structure and pacing

-          Flexibility and responsiveness

Domain C: Information Specialist

C1: Providing resources

-          Selection of materials and equipment

-          Promotion of new resources

-          Incorporation of resources beyond the library

C2:  Assisting students

-          Guidance in information literacy

-          Support for independent learning

-          Promotion of social responsibility

C3:  Assisting teachers

-          Promotion of information resources

-          Facilitation of technology

Domain D: Professional Responsibilities

D1:  Reflecting on librarianship

-          Accuracy of reflection

-          Use for future behavior

D2:  Maintaining accurate records

-          Accuracy

-          Timeliness

-          Comprehensiveness

D3:  Contributing to the school and district

-          Relationships with colleagues

-          Service to the school

-          Participation in school and district projects

D4:  Growing and developing professionally

-          Enhancement of content knowledge and pedagogical skill

-          Service to the profession

D5:   Showing professionalism

-          Service to students

-          Advocacy

-          Decision-making

Adapted from “The Framework for Librarians” (Community High School District 99, Downers Grove Illinois) as reproduced in  Charlotte Danielson and Thomas L. McGreal’s  Teacher Evaluation To Enhance Professional Practice.  ASCD, 2000.