School Library Management Prepared by Fides Manuel-Abad for the UP-SLIS 2011 Review class for LEL Topics L School Library Standards I. School Library Media Program M1, Personnel 1. Buiget V Functions & Services VI. Facilites VII. Collection VI. Evaluation & Accreditation IX. Role of School Library Media Supervisor X. Qhatlenges for School Library Media Centers INTRODUCTION Research results: students with well-equipped library media centers, staffed by professional library media specialists, perform better on assessments of reading comprehension and basic research skills. I. School Library Standards DEVELOPMENT OF- U.S. STANDARDS - PHIL, STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES ‘choo! I IFLA/UNESCO: provides info and ideas so students can function successfully in society equips the student with life-long learning skills develops the imagination enables them to live as responsible citizens DEVELOPMENT OF U.S. STANDARDS ALA, 1920 — standards for secondary school libraries ALA,1925 - Elementary School Library Standards ALA, 1925 - national standards: Schoo! Libraries for Today and Tomorrow . ALA, 1960 - Standards for School Lib Progs (AASL) ALA,1969 - Standards for Schoo! Media Programs ALA, 1975 - Media Programs: District and School ALA, 1988 - Information Power: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs (ASL & AECT) DEVELOPMENT OF PHIL. STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES DEC, Bulletin #1, .1988 - DECS & Phil Assn. of School Librarians (PASL) DECS ORDER No. 6, s. 1998- Standards for Philippine School Libraries: School Library Media Centers Dep Fd Order no. 56 s. 2011 (July 19, 2011) - latest standards for School Lib Media Centers linnHi. School Library Media Program MISSION GOALS PHIL. STANDARDS FOR SCH. L1B MEDIA CENTERS: INTRODUCTION PHIL. STANDARD 1: MISSION, GOALS & OBJECTIVES MISSION ALA - ensure that students and faculty are effective users of ideas & info Mission accomplished by: 1. providing access to materials in all formats 2. providing instruction 3. collaborating to design learning strategies GOALS Provide access to info thru: 1. curricular leaming activities that help students achieve info literacy & contribute to Jife-long learning 2. collection of diverse resources in all formats acq 3. collaboration & assistance to teachers in use of i d inside & outside sructional/info technology PHIL. STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS: INTRODUCTION Effective lib reflects needs of school pop. 1. properly/adequately equipped to meet needs of users/curriculum. 2. follows standards to assure continuity/quality instruction in ali levels & to be partner in attaining educational goals. PHIL. STANDARD 1: MISSION, GOALS & OBJECTIVES A. library mission/goals/objectives = school's VMG B, written lib policies/procedures/rules & regulations C. Manual of Operations & Students/Faculty Guides Specific to School Overall objective ~ help students be info literate - learn how to learn: know how knowledge is organized! how to find & use info - prepared for lifelong learning: can always find info for any task or decision at hand IIL. Personnel 3 CATEGORIES DUTIES OF LIB PERSONNEL PHIL. STANDARDS IIL. HUMAN RESOURCES Proportion of lib personnel to enrolment Qualifications of lib personnel SKILLS & QUALITIES OF LIBRARY PERSONNEL AASL Position on Appropriate Staffing ~ suecess of lib program depends on quality & no. of personnel - well-educated & highly motivated prof staff, supported by tech/clerical staff3 CATEGORIES, - prof: education & certified as librarians by PRC - paraprofessional: qualified in special area of library work - nonprofessional: has clerical and/or secretarial training/experience to carry out routine operations DUTIES OF LIB PERSONNEL Duties of Professional Librarian: helps integrate tech in school program; plans w/ teachers to help students use lib resources & develop info lit skills; offers staff dev. programs; acquires materials/technologies to meet needs, updates self professionally Duties of Para professional; produce materials; repair equipment; assist users locate/select/use materials & equipment; plan/prepare displays; answer simple reference queries; maintain library records Duties of Non professional staff: performs clerical/secretarial work (e.g, correspondence, maintains/updates records & inventories, transacts library operations (e.g, files invoices, verifies purchases, etc.) PHIL. STANDARDS III. HUMAN RESOURCES. Staffed by full time/licensed lib & trained clerical support Size: proportional no. of personnel to student pop. Proportion of lib personnel to enrollment. (see Dep Ed order) \s of lib personnel Qualifications of librarian BLS/BLIS grad or BSE/ BSEEd, major/minor in Lib Science; or cettified by BFL head libratian/media specialist has grad units in Lib. Info Sci (LIS) or related field (e.g. MA major in Ed Tech) & 5 years lib. experience Qualifications of Para Prof & Non-Prof Library Assistant/Clerk —a college/secretarial graduate Audiovisual Technician — 2 yr. course in electronics SKILLS & QUALITIES OF LIBRARY PERSONNEL IFLA/UNESCO - ability to communicate positively, understand & cooperate w/ individuals & groups in/outside school; has knowledge/understanding of cultural diversity, leaming methodology & educ theory, info skills/IT, child livvmedia, management & marketing IV, Budget PREREQUISITE INFO FINANCIAL RECORDS | PHIL, STANDARDS VIII. FINANCIAL RESOURCESPREREQUISITE INFO 1. Sources of financial support - administrative pie & library fees; allocated by school board, principal and/or director; augmented by book fines & donations 2. Library standards and acoreditation levels are goals therefore lib dev plans should be supported by adequate funding so these will be realized 3. Inventory of collections ~ inventory of materials/ equipment/services show present status; present directions for future growth to achieve standards, i.e. dev plans in 3 or 5 or 10- yr. projections 4, Know curricular/extra-curricular offerings so know the materials & equipment that need to be acquired 5, Know the school budget system & calendar, accounting code & requisition forms for books/AV materials/supplies/ repairs; purchases of new equipment; changes in facilities/physical plant Budget projections allow for: flexibility in enrollments, changes in instructional strategies, curriculum changes, technological advancements, inflation Budget levels - determine a budget by choosing a particular level & method of allocating funds FINANCIAL RECORDS to maintain - record expenditures of items: date/amount spent, vendorfinvoice #; running balance for each category; annual financial report 1. Apprise administrators of positive correlation btw size of lib collection/staff and student’s acad achievement 2. Inform administrators of internal/external financial changes that affect library's funding needs. 3, Enlist help of faculty in recommending purchases 4, Indicate areas where funding is crucial because of new technology 5. Submit realistic budgets reflecting actual needs & what can be achieved with proposed funding 6, During budget presentation - reflect background work & careful planning, highlight steps library is taking to control/curtail rising costs, indicate accomplishments as a result of previous budgets Budget Process- determine library goals (prioritize programs & identify costs); assess & finalize draft of budget; develop & practice your presentation; present budget & await approval; implement & monitor budget PHIL. STANDARDS VIII. FINANCIAL RESOURCES, ‘A, School provides funds for staffing/acquisition of resources/supplies to support library programs B. Library/AV fee collected, reviewed & periodically updated C. Librarians administer funds apportioned according to curricular needs D. Funds budgeted for staff development & new/improved means of information accessideliveryV. Functions & Services MAIN CONSIDERATIONS WHEN PLANNING SEI SERVICES TO STUDENTS ‘SERVICES TO FACULTY/STAFF SERVICES TO ADMINISTRATORS ye KR, G PHIL. STANDARD V. SERVICES AND UTILIZATION Ua F PHIL, STANDARD VIL IT FACILITIES AND SERVICES : PHIL, STANDARD IX. LINKAGES AND NETWORKING More MAIN CONSIDERATIONS WHEN PLANNING SERVICES: ~ 1, library users - analyze characteristics of school community (ciiltural/socio-economic demographics, ete.), curricular/extra-curricular needs, educational skitls 2. available library resources ~consider the following: physical plant, collection size & depth, media formats & present/future planned technologies and service hours 3. competencies of the library personnel prof competencies - able to provide info services, manage info resources, ete. personal competencies - skills/attitudes/values enable lib to be efficient, communicate well & continue prof dev SERVICES TO STUDENTS 1, Promote love of reading by choosing new books for students 2. Assist students in extra-curricular activities 3. Teach lib info skills in context of classroom research assignments SERVICES TO FACULTY/STAFF 1, Collaborate/develop lesson plans w/ teachers that hone critical thinking & info lit skills 2. Up-date teachers on current technologies 3. Help faculty prepare AV materials 4. Ask fac as Subject specialists to select resources 5. Inform them about new journal contents, books and equipment 6, Support concems/issues of staff and committees - counselors, student supervisors, ‘committees on discipline, celebrations, ete SERVICES TO ADMINISTRATORS 1. Inform about best practices, new programs, educational trends 2. Research about topic/agenda of meetings 3. Updates about his/her interests & concerns 4, Plan with administrator based on teaching/leaming needs of teachers & students 5. Provide library guidelines/standards to help principal know more about the lib program PHIL. STANDARD V. SERVICES AND UTILIZATION A. Open before/during/after classes to meet needs of clientele & maximize use of lib resources/facilities/services B. Announcements of acquisition & other promotional activities shall be made periodi cally. C. Coordination with the faculty to promote effective use of library D. Instruction on effective use of library & on various info sources shall be given to stu dents & faculty. E. Lib available for use by individuals/classes throughout day, Flexible scheduling = bring class at most suitable time for class supervised research.PHIL. STANDARD VIL, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES AND SERVICES Library has facilities for IT & communication services. PHIL. STANDARD IX. LINKAGES AND NETWORKING A. Lib part of resource sharing network to increase/ intensify collection & services B. Lib has linkages w/ other resource centers in vicinity/community (e.g. barangay, public & special libraries) where students can be referred for research é info VI. Facilities FACTORS TO CONSIDER SPACE FOR 5 MAJOR SERVICE FUNCTIONS. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS PHIL, STANDARD VI. PHYSICAL FACILITIES Purpose: provide the physical space where the info needs of the school can be met FACTORS TO CONSIDER: 1. location — easily accessible; noise-free & pollution-free 2. size — accommodate activities that promote learning, 3. lay-out ~ flexible learning environment accommodates multiple uses/new technologies SPACE FOR 5 MAJOR SERVICE FUNCTIONS 1. Reading, listening and viewing areas 2. Distributing, organizing, accessing/storing collections: circulation desk (card catalog and security system), workroom and librarian’s office, reading rooms, stacks 3. Producing instructional materials: preparation of graphics (slides, transparencies, computer graphics, etc.), duplication of materials, photography, videotaping and/or audio production 4, Maintaining and repairing equipment: work area with work tables & adequate tools 5. Providing IT services: Internet access for research and study Factors: # of computers, OPAC, database searching, automated circulation ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: 1. Lighting- 35-70 ft candles for regular viewing; 100-200 ft. candles for work needing more illumination; dark areas for projection; emergency illumination for safety 2. Thermal environment - Heating, cooling & ventilation Factors: library location , comfort of users, thermal requirements of materials/ equipment 3. Electric Power - sufficient number of electrical outlets in many locations; automatic voltage regulators and transformers for AV equipment 4, Color - May have positive or negative influence on children & YA; cheerful, bright areas of color stimulate children; aesthetic appeal to students 5. Furnishings - safe & comfortable; size & height appropriate for students; individual carrels & small tables; shelves in different sizes/types for extra-large picture books, thick references, hard-bound books, magazines; display facilitiesPHIL. STANDARD VI. PHYSICAL FACILITIES A. barrier-free & flexible facility; seats 10% of student pop, B. has storage space for print collection, reading area, workroom & store room, librarian’s office & space for formal lib instruction. CC. has space for listening/viewing, storage/distribution/repair of AV materials/equipment D. equipped with attractive/functional furniture (Appendix B, p. 13-14) VIL. Collection COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY SELECTION/ACQUISITION OF RESOURCES ‘SPECIAL COLLECTIONS FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES U.S. Awards for Children’s Literature Philippine Awards International awards Online Award ORGANIZATION CIRCULATION MAINTENANCE. PHIL. STANDARD IV. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT. Collection Development Selection and Organizat Preservation and Security COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY = philosophical/practical basis for developing collection - coordinates acquisition, organization, cizculation & maintenance of lib. resources IFLA: written with involvement of school community = outlines role of library in relation to: curriculum, learning methodology, students’ needs, faculty teaching needs, national standards/criteria and levels of achievement SELECTION/ACQUISITION OF RESOURCES Strength of a lib program determined by availability of resources in all formats. .varying levels of difficulty...diverse appeal...many points of view General criteria for Selestion authority & scope, authenticity, format & technical quality, treatment/arrangement, aesthetic considerations, price, special features, general suitability ‘School library materials - provide info that: support student rescarch, enhance/enrich the ‘curriculum, encourage student hobbies/interests and motivate students to learn how to eam, ‘Types Similar to other libs: reference, non-fiction, fiction, periodicals/newspapers, AV and IT resources. Different from other libs: reading level & topics of interest to children/YA Selection Aids for print materials - Wilson Catalogs for non-book core collection - H.W. Wilson Nonbook Materials Core Collection(www.hwwilson.com) - reviews electronic, digital, audiobooks, videos, non-bk items for pre-K to 12; reviews adult/prof. matils used in curriculum for internet sources - explore the websites of professional associations for librarians SPECIAL COLLECTIONS FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES: Picture books, children’s classics, award winning books for children/YA, paper backs, career materials U.S. Awards for Children’s Literature Newbery Medal ~ most distinguished contribution to American lit for children Caldecott Medal - best illustrated book for children Batchelder Award -outstanding children's bk translated into English Geisel Medal - most distinguished beginning reader book pub in US Belpre Medal - outstanding work for children/youth by Latino/Latina writer and illustrator Andrew Camegie Medal - outstanding video production for children Odyssey Award - best English audio book for children/YA in US Sibert Medal - most distinguished informational book Wilder Medal - for an author/illustrator whose books, pub in US, made substantial/ lasting contribution to children’s lit over the yrs Philippine Awards Phil Board of Books for Young People PBBY Salanga Writer’s Prize - for children’s stories PBBY Alcala Ilustrator’s Prize - for best illustration Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Lit. - "Pulitzer Prize" of the Phil. ~ has several categories for children’s lit. - Kabataan Sanaysay, Kabataan Essay in English, Tulang Pambata, Maikling Kwentong Pambata, Short Story for Children, Poetry for Children Pilar Perez Medallion for Young Adult Literature - The competition was part of Teens Read, Too! campaign of Adama House, Filipinas Heritage Lib., Candy Magazine, MTV Ink, & Phil. Daily Inquirer; discontinued in 2003, Philippine National Children’s Book Awards (NCBA) - very best children's’YA books awarded every 2 yrs. by Philippine National Book Development Board (NBDB) & Phil Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) Ceres Alabado Award for Outstanding Contribution in Children’s Literature Gintong Aklat Award (Golden Book Award) - for all-around excellence international awards Hans Christian Andersen Award - Nobel Prize for "lasting contribution to children's lit" - given biennially by International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award - rewards lifetime achievements; world’s largest prize for children's & YA lit. Online Award Children's & YA Bloggers’ Lit. Awards -Ist major series of book awards given by children's/YA book bloggersORGANIZATION Most school libraries use DDC, Sear’s List of Subject Headings, AACR2 CIRCULATION Routines/procedures to ensure effective circulation = circulate as many as possible most of school year Consult faculty/ administrators to develop consistent policies/procedures for borrowing MAINTENANCE weeding, checking materials for cleaning, monitoring equipment for repair, inventor evaluation — part of maintenance process; determines how effectively collection meets needs of users; PHIL. STANDARD IV, COLLECTION MANAGEMENT A. Collection Development 1. Acquire print, non-print & electronic materials/equipment that support/reinforce curriculum & meet needs, abilities/interests of users. 2. Materials current, in good condition & reflect balance of all resource types (see Appendix A). 3, Maintains local history collection of materials about school community programs, people, ete. 4, Selection/acquisition of materials based on a written Collection Development Plan its history, For enrollment of less than 1000: basic collection: 3,000 book titles for elem, & 5,000 titles for secondary level to support school curriculum 20% of collection pub. w/in last 10 yrs. subscription: 15 titles of gen. interest mags. & 10 titles prof. journals subscription: 3 national newspapers & 1 local newspaper updated collection of pamphlets, clippings, gov't. docs, vocational info & other curricular mat’ls. of interest to students. starting collection of AV mat’ls in various formats: 1 map for each geog. region & 1 special map (i.e. econ./weather/political/historical, ete.) being studied. no, of duplicates determined by sections using map at same time. 2 globes 100 titles of video recordings on diff subject areas 200 titles of sound recordings on diff. types of music 15 titles of slide sets 25 titles of transparency sets 50 titles of electronic resources (CD-ROMs, audio books, etc.1000 pes. - pictures, charts, study prints, photographs & other graphic: materials a variety & quantity of AV equipment available to serve B, Selection and Organization 1. Book selection a shared responsibility among librarians/teachers/administrators 2. Basic policies for selection of printed/non- printed materials formally & clearly formulated . Print/non-print materials & equipment properly org., stored/displayed followingstandard cat. & classif. rules/procedures for easy retrieval/dissemination 4, Inveniory/weeding of collection conducted regularly C. Preservation and Security = Has program for care & preservation of collec against loss, mutilation & theft n. Also has adequate safeguards VIL Accreditation PHIL, ACCREDITATION AGENCIES FOR SCHOO ACCREDITATION PROCESS LIBRARY REPORTS - self-regulation that encourage high standards PHIL. ACCREDITATION AGENCIES FOR SCHOOLS: PAASCU - Phil. Accrediting Assn. of School, Colleges and Universities (1957) PACUCOA - Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (1977) ACCREDITATION PROC - school signifies its intention to the ageney for accreditation = school makes self-survey and prepares/submits reports to agency - team of accreditors visit school - accrediting agency makes decision to grant or defer accreditation to schoo! LIBRARY REPORTS TO BE PREPARED FOR ACCREDITATION = Collect data that show performance in library development; collaborative activities/linkages; finance; staffing; services Include: summaty of major accomplishments/concerns; lib development plan over a 3-5 yr. period; process of assessing progress towards lib goals ‘Appendices: statistical reports/data on circulation, inventory; facilities/equipment use; user requests; fac/student use; assessment/survey/evaluation of lib performance; lib budget/finances; staffing, etc. Accteditation visit— an opportunity for consultancy; leam new perspectives; get affirmation of direction; interview of the accreditor based on lib report; solicit recommendations & advice on plans Recommendations of Accrediting Agency - check if appropriate vis-a-vis library's goals; inform staff/library users so will know why é& how to implement; assess recommendation and monitor implementation to determine success IX. Role of School Library Administrator VARIOUS ROLES OF LIB SUPERVISOR PHIL STANDARD Il, ADMINISTRATION VARIOUS ROLES OF LIB SUPERVISOR Information Power states that responsibilities of a library supervisor are: ‘Teacher/instruction consultant - implements integrated program of libfinfo skills 10instruction; guides students so can come up w/ new knowledge & understandings; develops/implements student-centered lib program based on school’s VMG, curriculum & promotes info lit. skills; serves as resource person to school community; orients re use of instructional resources/technology innovations Communicator - conveys information thru print (newsletters, manuals, bulletins, reports/studies); AV presentations; internet - library webpage, etc. Manager - administers/prepares budget reports; selects, prepares & maintains collection; plans & implements policies/SOPs; handles personnel management, environment/facility management, linkages/networking PHIL STANDARD II, ADMINISTRATION ‘A. Unified program integrating library & AV under leadership of qualified/eompetent prof B. When there are 2+ prof librarians, one appointed as head to oversee smooth implementation of services & supervision of personnel C. Lib regularly evaluated (services, personnel & resources) by students & faculty - annual evaluation to check that: library goals & objectives are achieved, curricular & extra-curt. needs are met, there are adequate resources, lib is cost effective X. Challenges for School Libraries ‘ADVOCATE RE PROACTIVE CHALLENGES Benchmark ADVOCACY Librarians are the face of their library, so should talk positively about the lib everyday. IFLA - library has a written marketing & promotion policy w/ ff. elements: objectives & strategies, action plan and evaluation methods. BE PROACTIVE CHALLENGES ~ acquire IT so students learn how to function in electronic environments + lead in promo/application of technologies that facilitate teaching 7 develop programs/services/collections that respond to students’ learning needs «design resource-based learning units that develop info literacy for all subject areas * organize/manage media centers to respond to changing info needs of students/faculty Benchmark: Contact/visit schoo! libraries, join professional organizations and consult school librarians to help you develop your library. dtREVIEW QUESTIONS FOR: UP- SLIS Review for the Librarians Licensure Examination SUBJECT MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES PREPARED BY Fides Manuel-Aba 1. What Phil. Dept. of Education order published the latest standards for the school library media centers? a. DEC bulletin #1, s. 1988 ©. DECS Order 36, s. 1998 b, Dep Ed Order no. 565s. 2011 . Dep Ed Order no. 34s. 2012 2. What is the Philippine’s official associatich for school librarians from both public and private institutions? a, Professional Association of School Librarians, Inc. b. Philippine Association of Schoo! Libraries, Inc. ©. Philippine Association of School Librarians, Inc. d, Professional Association of School Libraries, Inc. As prescribed in the Phil. Standards for School Library Media Centers, what is the appropriate number of library personnel for a school with an enrollment of 1,000? a. | full time professional librarian’ media specialist + 2 support staff b. 1 full time professional head librarian/media specialist, 2 full time librarian/media specialist + 4 support staff ©. | full time professional head librarian/media specialist, | full time librarian media specialist + 2 support staf? d. 1 full time professional librarian + 1 support staf? 4, What is the recommended seating capacity of the schoo! library? a. 100 ©. 90 b.5% , 20% 5, Which statement below is not part of the mission, goals and objectives of Phil. standards for school libraries? 2. provide information, reference and research resources to the public b. clearly defined mission, goals and objectives shall be established in terms of school philosophy and goals. c.a set of policies, procedures, rules shall be formulated by the library head and staff to ensure consistency in services. a written manual of operation and student/faculty guides shall be maintained to serve as guide to staff and users 6. What is the prescribed basic collection of books for an enrollment of less than L000 students as stated in the Philippine standards? 8, 5, 000 book titles for elementary level and 5,000 titles for secondary level 'b. 3,000 book titles for elementary level and 5,000 titles for secondary level ©. 5 books per elementary pupil and 7 books per high school student . 2,000 volumes for elementary level and 5,000 volumes for secondary level 7. What does the Philippine standards prescribe to ensure that the library collection is kept updated? a. Ten percent (10%) of the total collection shall be published within the last five (5) years b. 200 titles should be purchased every year &, Twenty percent (20%) of the total collection shall be published within the last ten (10) years. dl. 9% of the library budget should be spent to purchase new books every yeur. 18. To maximize the use of library resources and services, what do the Philippine standards prescribe? a. the school library should be open during Saturdays. b. the schoo! library media center should open whenever the students want to enter ¢. the schoo! library should open when the teacher brings the class for research 4. the school library media center shall be open before, during and after classes 9. What is not included in the Philippine standards for Physical F: a. the library shall provide space for recreation and lounging b. the library shall provide a storage space for print collection, reading area, workroom and store room, an office and space for library instruction, «. library shall be equipped with attractive and functional furniture, 4. library shall provide space for listening/viewing, storage and repair of AV materials and equipment, ies? 10, Special collections for school libraries do not include this: a. picture books c. children’s classics b. thesis d. award-winning books for children 1. What is considered the Nobel Prize given by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) for an author or illustrator’s lasting contribution to children's literature? - a. Book of the Year for Children Award c. Sibert Medal Award b. Odyssey Award 4, Hans Christian Andersen Award 2. What award is described as the Pulitzer Prize of the Philippines? a. Gintong Aklat Award b. Ceres Alabado Award for Outstanding Contribution in Children’s Literature . Carlos Patanca Memorial Awards for Literature 4, Pilar Perez Medallion for Young Adult Literature 13, Whatis the U.S, award for most distinguished contribution to American fiterature for children? a. Belpre medal ¢. Batchelder award bb. Geisel medal 4d. Newberry medal 14, What award is given by the Philippine Board of Books for Young People for best illustration? a. PBBY Alcala Prize ©. PBBY Manga Prize b. PBBY Salanga Prize 4d, PBBY Amorsolo Prize 15, What is the world’s richest prize for children’s and young adult literature given by the Swedish government that rewards lifetime achievements of writers, illustrators, ete.? a. Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award c. Amazon Books Award b. Amelia Earhart Award d. Grimms Brothers Award 16, What qualifications do the Philippine standards prescribe for professional school librarians? a, BLIS/BLS graduate or BSE/BSEEd major in Library Science b.a BLS/BLIS graduate certified by the Board for Librarians c. a BLS/BLIS graduate or BSE/BSEEd major or minor in Library Science or certified by Board for Librarians (or licensed) d, 2 BSE/BSEEd major or minor in Library Science with a livense17. What qualifications do the Philippine standards state for the head librarian/media specialist? a, The head librarian/media specialist must have a graduate degree in Library and Information Science (LIS) and 3 years experience in the library. b, The head librarian/media specialist must have a masters degree in Library and Information Science (LIS). c. The head librarian/media specialist must have graduated with degree in Library and Information Science (LIS) and 7 years experience in the library. 4. The head librarian/media specialist must have graduate units in Library and Information Science (LIS) or related field and 5 years experience in the library 18, What is the percentage of increase recommended by the Philippine standards for the Filipiniana collection? al% ©. 10% b.15% d. 8% 19, What is considered a service that is unique to school library media centers? 1. gives library orientation to users and patrons b. teaches information skills in the context of classroom assignments ©. promotes the library through newsletters and bulletins 4, provides IT facilities for easier and faster access to information 20, What is the concept of self-regulation through peer review which focuses on evaluation and the continuing improvement of educational quality’? a. advocacy . accred b. assessment 4. action plan 21, Which is the 2011 Newbery medal awardee? a. Moon over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool b. When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead ¢. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman 4. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village by Laura Amy Schlitz 22. What book was awarded the 2011 Caldecott medal? a. A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Erin E, Stead b. The Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney ©. The House in the Night illustrated by Beth Krommes A. The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick 23. Which is not a service expected of a school library media center? 4. promote love of reading by acquiring new books b. collaborate with teachers in teaching information literacy skills ¢. assist in extra-curricular activities of students d. provide computer units for gaming activities of teenagers 24, Which are the cataloging tools recommended for a school library? a. DDC, AACR2, LC, Cutter b. DDE! Sear’s List of Subject headings, AACR2, Cutter ©, Sear's List of Subject headings, LC, Cutter d, AACR, Sear’s List of Subject headings, Lt > Cutter25. 26. 28, 29, 30, ‘What statement below is not included in the Philippine standards for collection development? a. acquire print, non-print and electronic materials/equipment that supportireinforce the curriculum ». maintain local history collection of materials about school community ~ programs, people, etc. «. has storage space for print collection, reading area, work room and store room 4. selection/acquisition of materials are based on a written collection development plan ts history, In selecting school library resources, what should not be considered? a, Resources that teachers need for their graduate studies. bb, Resources that provide information supporting student research . Resources that enhance and enrich the curriculum d_ Resources motivating students to learn how to learn ‘The school librarian should consider this important general factor in the selection of library materials: a. award winning books that motivate children (o read ». easy-to-read children’s classies ©. paper back novels for young adults 4d, reading level and topics that interest children and young adults Which statement is not a responsibility for school libraries according to Phil. standards? a. an effective school library must reflect the needs of its school population '. a school library must be adequately equipped to meet the needs of the curriculum and the users €.a school library must be able to provide computer units for all its users who need to access information da schoo! library must follow a set of standards to be a real partner in the attainment of educational goals, What is the lone agency mandated by the government to “adopt policies and set the standards for all types of libraries, librarians and the practice of librarianship”? 4, Professional Board of Libraries bb, Board of Librarians ¢. Professional Regulatory Board for Librarians 4d. Regulatory Board of Libraries What is the level of the standards that al libraries are expected to comply with that is published in the Dep Ed order dated July 19, 2011? a. minimum standards e. level 4 b. level 1 a. maximum standardsREVIEW QUESTIONS FOR: UP- SLIS Review for the Librarians Licensure Examination SUBJECT, MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES PREPARED BY ‘ides Manuel-Abad ANSWER KEY hb 10.6 7 Wd Ine bd laa be 15a 16.c i 11.4 ~ 18b 19. 23.4 24.b 25.6 26.8 204 Be 29.6 30.8