Judy

 Serritella  Exemplary/Exceptional  Library  Media  Program  Rubric

Category   Judging  Criteria   Comments   Points  

Vision   How well do the application and/or letter of support the criteria laid out in the VISION section?

Things to look for:

o The school library program’s mission, goals, and objectives as they relate to those of the school
and district are included.                        /5  
o The vision for the role of reading as a foundational skill for student learning, personal growth,
and enjoyment is described.
o The approach to student research including inquiry as a framework for learning as well as
equitable access to information, both print and non-print is part of the vision essay.

Building   How well do the application and/or letter of support the criteria laid out in the BUILDING                        /5  
Collaborative   COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS section?
Partnerships  
Things to look for:
o Library media specialist plans with classroom teachers and other educators to cultivate
interactive, relevant learning experiences for students.
o Library media specialist serves on faculty/grade level teams and building level committees.
o Library media specialist participates in a greater professional learning community which may
include the public library, local community organizations, conferences, social media forums, etc.

The  Role  of   How well do the application and/or letter of support the criteria laid out in the THE ROLE OF                        /5  
Reading   READING section?

Things to look for:

o School library’s collection promotes current, high-quality, high-interest collections of books and
other reading resources in multiple formats.
o Library media program includes initiatives to encourage and engage learners in reading, writing,
and listening for understanding and enjoyment.

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Teaching  for   How well do the application and/or letter of support the criteria laid out in the TEACHING FOR                        /5  
Learning   LEARNING section?

Things to look for:

o Library media specialist promotes critical thinking by connecting learners with information in
multiple formats.
o Library media specialist incorporates innovation into the library media program by promoting
emerging technologies for curating information, presenting data, and creating new
understandings.
o Library media specialist uses formative assessments to guide learners to assess their
programs.

Building  the   How well do the application and/or letter of support the criteria laid out in the BUILDING THE                        /5  
Learning   LEARNING ENVIRONMENT section?
Environment  
Things to look for:

o Shows evidence of an integrated library program staffed with a full-time library media specialist,
and where classes are flexibly scheduled, when possible, into the library to facilitate research,
training, and utilization of technology.
o Library media specialist works with administrators to ensure that the library media program is
adequately staffed so that students have equitable access to the media center and its resources
throughout the day.
o Library media center is includes inviting learning spaces that accommodate a range of teaching
methods, learning tasks, and learning outcomes.
o Library media program provides 24/7 access to a virtual collection through a website, learning
management system, or social networking; physical collection is accessible to all and reflects
diversity of student population.

Empowering   How well do the application and/or letter of support the criteria laid out in the EMPOWERING                        /5  
Learning   LEARNING THROUGH LEADERSHIP section?
through  
Things to look for:
Leadership  
o Library media specialist serves as a leader of the local school media committee and participates
in the decision-making process for school and/or district programs.
o Library media specialist is a visionary in planning for the future and continually retooling to meet
challenges.
o Library media specialist shows leadership beyond the school through published works
(professional communications, including digital and social media formats), formal presentations
and/or formal recognition or awards.

Total   /30  

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Judging  Criteria  for  the  Georgia  Library  Media  Specialist  of  the  Year  Award   Judge’s  Name:  ___________________________  

As  a  judge,  you  are  looking  for  evidence  that  the  following  eight  categories  have  been  met.  This  should  be  evident  in  the  letter  of  recommendation,  their  resume,  
or  their  narrative.  Look  for  examples  cited  in  any  of  these  three.  This  is  their  evidence  of  fulfilling  these  judging  categories.  If  an  applicant  is  providing  only  their  
philosophy  of  involving  parents  and  community  as  partners,  for  example,  and  not  citing  any  examples  of  how  they  have  accomplished  this,  he/she  should  receive  
a  score  of  1  in  this  category.  A  score  of  five  indicates  going  above  and  beyond  what  is  expected  in  a  normal  media  program.  You  will  need  to  judge  what  
constitutes  going  above  and  beyond  the  norm  when  scoring  in  each  category.      

Applicant  Name:______________________________________________________                    School  Name:    _______________________________________________  

Category   Judging  Criteria   Comments   Points  

Vision   The  philosophy,  vision,  and/or  mission  for  media  program  is  clearly  
stated  and  effective.              /5              

Instructional   There  is  strong  evidence  of  collaborative  partnerships  that  positively  
Partnership   impact  teachers  and  students.        /5  

The  Role  of  Reading   There  is  strong  evidence  that  the  library  media  specialist  promotes  a  
culture  of  reading  through  programs  and/or  promotions.        /5  

Information  and   Incorporation  of  educational  technology  into  the  library  media  
Technology  Literacy   program  is  evident  with  clear  examples.    /5  

Instructional   The  media  specialist  develops  and  implements  a  shared  vision  for  the  
Leadership   library  media  program  through  collaborating  with  other  instructional    /5  
leaders.  

Effective  Practices   Students’  research  skills  are  developed  through  practice,  instruction,  
for  Research   and/or  resources.      /5  

Positive  Learning   The  learning  environment  in  the  library  media  center  supports  
Environment   instruction,  collaboration,  and  is  tailored  to  the  needs  of  the  students.      /5  

Professionalism   There  is  strong  evidence  of  participation  in  professional  development  
and  contributions  to  the  larger  community  of  library  media  specialists.    /5  

Total   /40  
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