This presentation:

is “ready-to-use” for presentations to school division administrators, board members, library personnel, teachers, etc.

incorporates many of the suggestions received during the document development process

provides an implementation model that can be streamlined

provides information regarding implementation supports.

Accessing Information: Cataloguing Guidelines for Manitoba and Saskatchewan School Library Personnel: aligns with international and national cataloguing

standards provides information and examples for

cataloguing including the introduction of RDA standards

lays the foundation for an effective division-wide library service

allows for sharing resources or integrated projects.

During the past two years extensive consultation included:

working groups of library professionals in both provinces

research and writing by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education

input from a variety of professionals in the fields of school libraries, RDA, and cataloguing.

Preparing for the Future

- common cataloguing standards and practices- shared or compatible ILS - policy positions

More effective and efficient school library services will enrich learning and teaching experiences for students and educators.

Consistent library catalogues support information literacy for transitions from PreK-12 to post-secondary.

The guidelines promote consistent library service practices throughout the province and use of common language.

High-quality data ensures a functional integrated library system (ILS).

Accessible bibliographic data opens communication with other libraries including public libraries.

Quality and excellence for all students• High-quality data in ILS for locating information• Information literacy skills transferable• Building strong, relevant collections

Accountability for effectiveness• Policy development as legislated• Processes to ensure appropriated standards and practices align with library conventions

Equity of access• Access to resources throughout school division – small schools are not penalized by small collections – sharing resources.

Co-operation to build capacity• Options to work with other school divisions and public libraries

Consideration for future growth and change.• Working with library community to incorporate digital resources and equip learners for 21st century learning• Provides transition to new RDA standards

Broaden

Horizons

Prepare for the Future

AchieveCurriculumOutcomes

Quality and Excellence for All Students

Equity of Access for All

Students

Accountability for

Effectiveness

Co-operation to Build Capacity

Future Growth and Change

Student Learning

Building

Effective

School Libraries

at:

-School Division

Level

-School Level

• Aligns with Connections: Policy and Guidelines for Saskatchewan School Libraries

• Is compatible with SILS standards (public libraries)• Highlights information relevant to policy development• Explains and applies international and national

library standards• Contains many examples• Provides an extensive resource list• Lists all subjects in the Table of Contents for easy

subject searching• Provides key curricular terms for subject headings

(see Appendix A)

• To assess and improve the current library services model in the school division for efficiency and effectiveness

• To consider partnerships with other school divisions or public libraries for library services or sharing bibliographic records to realize economies of scale

• To move ahead with library policy development in the school division

• To share training sessions with other school divisions using the same standards

• To be prepared for transition to the RDA standard

Use a library services assessment to determine the key issues for plan (see next slide).

Create an implementation team including library services personnel, IT personnel, administrators, and teacher-librarians to plan implementation.

Align library services implementation plan with overall instructional and technology plans for your school division.

Determine priorities and timeline.

FOCUS: Implementing cataloguing standards as a core to effective management of learning resources throughout the school division.

• Functionality of the ILS• Current library services model: school-based or central

services• Current staffing model in place• Staff qualifications• Policy development – existing, needed, process• Leadership• Training • Costs • Working with other school divisions in library services• School division-based timeline• Communication with senior administrators, teachers, and

community

Library Services Descriptions

Library Services Criteria

Goals for Effective Services

•Type/age of ILS•Existing policies•Cataloguing standards•Work plan model•Associated tasks•Central collection•Staffing model•Staffing qualifications•Professional development

•Focus on student learning and staff supports•Access to learning resources to all•Economy•Effectiveness•Efficiency•Policy

1. Review each component in terms of criteria and determine – maintain, improve, eliminate

2. Develop action plan including – timeline, budget, task allocation, responsibility

3. Develop policy(see Appendix B and C, Connections)

Proposed LIVE Broadcast –

Planned for early November Available to all who wish to attend May be viewed online by individuals in a

workplace or as a larger group for a training session

More details will be available in the fall!

FOCUS: Training for library services personnel

• What impact will these guidelines have on your current library services practices?

• Do you have an implementation plan for your school division?

• Will you need to provide more training for your library services staff?

• What type of ongoing supports will you need to embrace these practices?