Introduction

Introduction

The purpose of this handbook is to assist the library media specialist in each school with the day-to-day business of managing the library media center. Once this handbook is complete, it can be used to provide Independence Elementary School patrons - students, faculty/staff, and parents - with information about the policies and procedures of elementary school library media centers. The Independence School District includes seventeen elementary schools. Each elementary school houses one library media center that is overseen by one library media specialist. The role of the library media specialist includes:

1. Instill a love of reading in students.

2. Assist patrons in locating information and materials that meet their needs.

3. Support the school curriculum by purchasing appropriate materials for the library collection.

4. Assist teachers in obtaining materials for use in the classroom.

5. Teach technology skills to students in all classes Kindergarten thru Fifth Grade.

6. Serve as the building technology coordinator.

7. Facilitate the building technology committee.