Here are some approaches to address the accreditation recommendations: 1. Develop a comprehensive reading program utilizing all genres and subject areas represented in the collection. Track circulation and reading logs to ensure full utilization. 2. Create a professional development plan for library staff detailing conferences, workshops and courses to attend. Maintain records of participation. 3. Conduct a program review through surveys of teachers and students, and analyze usage data. Identify strengths and areas for improvement. 4. Do a collection analysis and purchase additional professional books and journals focused on curriculum areas and educational trends based on teacher input.

1. School Library
Improvement
A look at assessment and evaluation
measures for school libraries
Zarah C. Gagatiga
Teacher Librarian, Author, Storyteller
The Beacon Academy
PBBY Board Member Representing Librarians

2. Goals and Objectives
- Continuing professional
development for school
librarians
- Improvement of the school
library in line with changes and
new educational trends
- Revisit concepts on school
librarianship and models of
operations
- To have a broader
understanding of library
assessment and evaluation;
- To use standard based tools in
the assessment and evaluation
of school libraries
- To identify areas for
professional growth and
development as a school
librarian.

3. What is a library?
LIBRARY

5. Who is the school librarian?
...librarians are almost as important as the libraries themselves. They are
teachers just like any other….By giving librarians sufficient funds, schools are
also giving them the means to buy the books and tools that complement the
curriculum.
In my experience, the librarian has been a friend. They listen to what
students have to say about specific books or series, and they work to serve the
students by stocking the library with the books they know the kids like to read.
-- Madeleine Rex

6. Who is the school librarian?

7. Who is the school librarian?
Instructional leaders
who support the
instructional mission
of the school.
- S. Coatney, 2010
● Teacher
● Instructional partner
● Information specialist
● Program administrator
● Information
Power ASSL, 1998

8. IFLA SCHOOL LIBRARY GUIDELINES
The librarian’s main role is to contribute to the mission
and goals of the school including the evaluation
procedures and to develop and implement those of the
school library. In cooperation with the senior school
management, administrators and teachers, the librarian is
involved in the development of plans and the
implementation of the curriculum.

9. IFLA SCHOOL LIBRARY GUIDELINES
The librarian has the knowledge and skills regarding the
provision of information and solution of information
problems as well as the expertise in the use of all sources,
both printed and electronic.... the librarian should lead
reading campaigns and the promotion of child literature,
media and culture.

10. DepEd School Library Guidelines
The professional licensed librarian shall be
given a faculty status, with corresponding
privileges and benefits comparable to those of
the teaching faculty.
- Standard III Human Resource

11. Code of Ethics for Philippine School Librarians
Article 1.2 - The Librarian has the responsibility
in promoting literacy and education by making
the resources and services of the library
known and accessible to users.

12. School Librarian Skills & Competencies
SL’s role and work My professional practice How will I improve or better
myself at being a...
TEACHER
When do I teach in the school
library?
INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNER
When do I work with teachers?
To what extent is the scope of
this role?
INFORMATION SPECIALIST
How do I say I am one?
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
What programs do I run and
how?

13. School Libraries WORK!
a. School libraries contribute to student achievement.
b. School libraries have an important role in teaching.
c. School libraries are leading the way for technology use
in schools.
d. School libraries inspire literacy.
e. School libraries don't matter without certified librarians.
REFLECT on this: What evidences show the above aspects of a school
library?

14. School Libraries WORK!
Resolution:
a. School libraries be given and provided with up to date
resources from print and nonprint materials;
b. School librarians or school library media specialist be
given a "highly qualified" classification;
c. Every school library be staffed by a highly qualified,
state certified school library media specialist.

15. Critical Literature Review: William, Cole & Wavell, UK (2002)
Teacher and librarian collaboration;
Quality and variety of collection;
Adequate funding;
Flexible provisions of the library’s services and programs;
Quality and frequency of library input and participation in support of teaching
and learning;
Qualified library staff;
Standards to enhance effective teaching and learning experiences.

16. Critical Literature Review: Lonsdale, Australia (2003)
...information literacy skills integration in the curriculum
and strong computer network connecting the library to the
classroom.
PRINT RICH ENVIRONMENT & FREE and VOLUNTARY VISITS

17. Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment is an act of making a judgement.
Evaluation is determining the importance,
effectiveness, and worth of something.

18. Why assess and evaluate?
- Are library goals and objectives
achieved?
- Is the library meeting the needs of the
school community?
- In light of changing needs, are the
library services and operations still
relevant?
- Is the library adequately sourced?
- Is the sourcing and maintenance of the
library cost effective?
- Monitoring
- Check and balance
- Self regulation
- Informs decision making
- Insightful and reflective
WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?

19. Tools of the Trade: Usage Indicators
- loans per member of the school
community
- total library visit
- loans per item
- loans per opening hour
- reference enquiries per member of the
school community
- use of computers and online
information sources - online databases,
subscriptions, etc.
What evidences or proof can be
used when assessing library usage?

20. Tools of the Trade: Resource Indicators
TECHNOLOGY
- Total book stock per member
of the school community
- Provision of computer
terminals per member of the
school community
- Provision of online access per
member of the community
HUMAN
- Ratio of full time equivalent
staff to members of the school
community
- Ratio of full time equivalent
staff to library use
What statistical data can support these
indicators?

21. Tools of the Trade: Qualitative & Cost Indicators
User satisfaction surveys
- Field work / Online
Focus groups
- Round table discussion
Consultation activities
- Outsider looking in
- Unit cost for functions, services
and activities
- Staff cost per function
- Total library cost per member
of the school
- Total library cost expressed in
percentage of the total school
budget
- Media cost expressed of total
library cost

22. Tools of the Trade: Comparative Indicators
Benchmarking
Library Statistics
Comparable data: collection
development program; reading
programs; Information Literacy
Program
Library of the same size and
characteristics
In a business context, benchmarking is done
to:
a. Improve performance
b. Understand relative cost position
c. Gain strategic advantage
d. Increase the rate of organizational
learning

23. School Library Guidelines & Standards
IFLA UNESCO School
Library Guidelines
Launched in 2002, revised
in June 2015
Standards for Philippine School
Libraries
1996 - first edition
2002 - Revision 1
2007 - Revision 2
2011 - Revision 3
DepEd Order no. 56 s. 2011

24. Accreditation Matters
What approach will you use to answer these recommendations?
- the full utilization of the fiction and non-fiction collection to enrich the
reading program of the library
- the regular attendance and participation of the librarian, library staff and
AV staff in professional growth activities
- the review of the instructional program of the library
- increase professional books and journals for teachers