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Board hears updates to MPS library media specialist handbook, rubrics and volunteer guidelines
Summary
District staff presented proposed updates to the library media specialist handbook to align to state guidance, add learner outcomes, rubrics for specialist expectations, equal access principles, and volunteer guidelines including secondary student library aides.
District library and media staff presented proposed updates to the Montgomery Public Schools library media specialist handbook at the June 8 meeting.
What staff proposed: The revised handbook adds learner outcomes across grade levels, rubrics that define library media specialist roles and expectations, provisions to prioritize instruction time in school media centers, and clear statements on equal and maximum access to information resources. The handbook also promotes integration of digital and print media, encourages research and independent learning,…
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