Memorandum

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To: Robin Hunter, Glynn Middle School

From: Michelle Smotzer

Date: March 29, 2018

Subject: School Library Media Program Evaluation

Mrs. Beverly Brostek and I have recently completed an evaluation of Glynn Middle
School’s library media program. Together, we used guidelines from the Georgia
Department of Education that are present in the 2016 Judy Serritella Exemplary Library
Media Program Self-Evaluation Rubric. One can see that this rubric includes 6 different
categories with 21 indicators and 3 levels of proficiency. This rubric covers all aspects
and helps professionals decide how effective their program is by showing strengths
and weaknesses of areas needing improvement.

After evaluating Glynn Middle School’s program, we found that two indicators were at
the basic level of proficiency, nine indicators were at the proficient level, and ten
indicators were at the exemplary level. We were very pleased with the overall rating of
the school’s library program, however, would like keep moving forward and pursue
those exemplary levels. Below, you will see a report containing a plan of action to
move the two basic indicators into the proficient range and a suggestion for moving a
proficient indicator to the exemplary level.

For more information about the categories, indicators, and levels of proficiency, please
see the completed rubric that was used to evaluate the GMS library media program.
Library Media Program Evaluation Report

Below, one will find the indicators that received a basic rating on the evaluation rubric for the
school library media program at Glynn Middle School. Also included, are action steps for
moving those indicators to the proficient level.

Category 1: Student Achievement and Instruction

Indicator Basic Level Definition Action Steps
6. Student The classroom In order to move this
achievement is teacher is responsible indicator from the
routinely assessed. for assessing student basic level to the
(A Planning Guide for achievement. proficient level, the
Information Power; school library media
p.36) specialist (SLMS) and
classroom teachers
need to devote more
collaborative
planning time with
each other. As of
right now classroom
teachers are the only
ones assessing
student
achievement. I would
like to see the SLMS
help classroom
teachers develop
more effective rubrics
by introducing
Google apps (ex.
Google forms) and
web 2.0 tools that
classroom teachers
may be unaware of.
By using the web 2.0
tools both the SLMS
and classroom
teachers would be
aware of student

Category 4: Facilities, Access, and Resources
Indicator
15. One of the
national education
technology goals
states: “Effective and
engaging software
and on-line resources
will be an integral
part of every school’s
curriculum.” The
GALILEO Virtual
Library provides
Georgia students and
teachers access to
exceptional on-line
resources at no cost
to the local school
district..
Basic Level Definition
Students will be given
instruction in
accessing GALILEO.
The password will be
provided in a timely
manner.
achievement and
areas of strengths
and weaknesses.
Action Steps
Currently, GMS is
using Destiny Web
Path Express as their
primary search
engine to find
information. However,
in order for this
indicator to move
from the basic to
proficient level a
professional
development on
GALILEO needs to be
given to students,
faculty, and staff
members on a
regular basis. I would
like for the SLMS to
deliver an annual
professional develop
to students, staff, and
faculty at the
beginning of each
school year and then
have classroom
teachers continue
give mini lessons to
their students every
nine weeks.

The below indicator of the school library media program received a proficient rating
on the evaluation rubric. Included is a suggestion for moving this indicator to the
exemplary level.

Category 5: Administrative Support

Indicator Proficient level definition Suggestion
20. Each local The library media In order to move
school system shall program budget this indicator from
spend 100 percent exceeds the minimum the proficient to
of the funds state allocation. Local exemplary level,
designated for the funding supplements the SLMS and
library media center state allocation. library media
costs. advisory
committee should
discuss
supplemental
funding plans by
incorporating
grants, school
fundraising, bond
issues, and
business
partnerships to
supplement the
budget. Additional
funds could then
be used to
purchase materials
for Makerspace
activities,
technology
resources, and
library decor.