Charlotte Danielsons FRAMEWORK FOR LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALISTS

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

Domain 2: The Environment

1a: Demonstrating knowledge of current trends in library media practice,

information technology, and literature

2a: Creating an environment of respect and rapport

Seeks literature recommendations age-appropriate, diverse literature

identifying trends

1b: Demonstrating knowledge of students and how the library media

program can address their needs
Child development Skills and backgrounds Interests Special needs

1c: Establishing goals for the library media program appropriate to the
setting and the learning community served
Seeks feedback Communicates goals Collaborates to set and achieve
goals

1d: Designing a coherent library media program integrated with the

overall school program within budgetary guidelines

Teacher Interaction with Students Student interaction with students

2b: Establishing a culture for learning

LMS creates varied, learning-rich library Reading initiatives Promotes
information technology

2c: Establishing and maintaining library procedures, physical and virtual

spaces, and supervising library paraprofessionals
Effective procedures Good Use of Space Clear signage Good traffic
flow Library Assistants clear about duties

2d: Managing student behavior

Expectations are clear Behavior is monitored Response to misbehavior

activities and resources to align with school communicates about resources

available uses guidelines for selecting and weeding materials Annually
evaluates and replaces items

1e: Developing a plan to evaluate the library media program

Has a plan to evaluate library media program. Plan incorporates use of
print and digital, use of library services, space and program alignment.

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Domain 3: Delivery of Service

4a: Reflecting on practice

3a: Communicating with members of the learning community

Reflecting on effectiveness of facilities and services Advocates for

improvements

4b: Maintaining accurate library records

Library and circulation records maintained Instructional and facility data
maintained Annual inventory Accurate budget records

4c: Communicating with school staff and community

Makes information about library program available Sensitive to cultural
norms

4d: Engaging in professional community

Supportive collaboration with colleagues Participation in school, district and
community Positive leader in school

4e: Growing and developing professionally

Seeks regular opportunities for professional development Welcomes
professional collaboration Professional organizations

4f: Showing professionalism

Honesty/integrity Knowledge of ethics, equity, diversity Provide
opportunities for student/colleague success Follows laws and ethical standards
laid out by ALA

Expectation for learning Directions and procedures Explanation of

content Use of oral and written language

3b: Using questioning and research techniques

Quality of questions Encourage use of variety of materials Instruct in use
of technology for research

3c: Engaging students with literature and in learning information skills

Variety of strategies to promote reading for enjoyment Effective use of
information technology

3d: Using assessment in instruction (whole class, small group, and one-onone)
Assessment criteria Monitoring student progress Learning targets
articulated

3e: Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness

Long-range and short-range goals are revisited and revised