SMP 6 - Planning for the Future

Goals, Objectives, Evaluation

Clark - Hostilo

The mission of Vidalia City Schools Library is to have and make effective users of
information and technology which will produce lifelong learners. For this to be
accomplished, students will have access to print and technological resources. The library
will be a warm and inviting place where students and educators can come take part in an
adventurous world of literacy. The library will also consist of members of the community
who will help make advancements to the education spectrum.

Goals Objectives Evaluation

Goal #1 Objective 1a: The media Evaluation 1a: The media

Students and staff are
effective users of the school
website.
Rationale: The media center
website is a 21st century
environment where students
and staff can access a variety
of information: web 2.0 tools,
Fair Use, Creative Commons,
and research links.
specialist will add links to
content areas and media
center and update information
about upcoming school events
in the website.
Objective 1b: The media
center wants to increase the
number of users of the
website.
specialists will collaborate
with students and teachers for
additional links. Surveys will
be given at beginning of the
year and the end of each
semester to find out where
improvements are needed to
have the most up-to-date
website.
Evaluation 1b: The media
specialist will check the
number of users monthly and
consult with other media
specialists to use the
information to increase
numbers and improve
website.

Goal #2 Objective 2a: There will be a Evaluation 2a: At beginning

The media center will create
a more inviting space for
students and teachers.
Rationale: The media center
will provide areas for group
and independent work,
presentations, research spaces
place provided for students
and staff to read and study in
a quiet environment.
of each semester survey the
floor plan to see if
adjustments need to be made
for different types of spacing.
Furnishings will be updated
when possible to give more of
a bookstore feel. All the
spaces need to be accessible
and comfortable spaces for
reading. “The library
promotes reading as a
foundational skill for
learning, personal growth,
and enjoyment (Empowering
Learners, p.21).”
Goal #3
Collaboration among
teachers and media
specialist will be increased
in order to meet the
instructional and
technology needs of
students.
Rationale: “The teaching of
21st century skills requires
that all aspects of teaching
and learning are built on
collaborative partnerships
(Empowering Learners,
p.20).” This collaboration is
in an effort to reach all
students.
Goal #4
Increased funding sources
will be used to fund more
technology to meet teacher
and student needs.
Rationale: The media
specialist seeks funding
through fundraisers and grant
Objective 2b: The media
center will establish a place
where classes can be
conducted.
Objective 2c: Student work
will be displayed from books
read that will entice other
readers.
Objective 3a: The media
specialist will attend weekly
grade level meetings.
Objective 3b: The media
specialist will plan and
conduct lessons in different
content areas throughout the
year.
Objective 4a: The media
specialist will search and
apply for local grant money
that will be used for
technology.
Objective 4b: The media
specialist will investigate
for all students.
Evaluation 2b: The media
specialist will make available
whole class areas for lessons
and presentations. The media
specialist will discuss with
teacher the needs for the
class.
Evaluation 2c: The media
specialist will collaborate
with teachers and display
work on books that have been
read. This will be updated
with each semester to show
different types of genre.
Evaluation 3a: The media
specialist will document the
weekly meetings by
attendance sheet and notes.
Evaluation 3b: Lesson plans
will be created by both the
content teacher and media
specialist. The content teacher
will provide feedback based
on student achievement.
Evaluation 4a: The media
specialist will collaborate
with administration to help
consider the best grants to use
for technology.
Evaluation 4b:The media
specialist will conduct a
survey on the technology
writing. These actions what types of technology is needs of the classroom at the
counteract shrinking monies. needed and prioritize a list. beginning of the year and
plan according to the needs of
the classroom.

Timeline

Time What Goal

Beginning of the Year Surveys for website Goal #1

Adjusting floor plan to Goal #2

accommodate certain areas

Weekly Grade level meetings Goal #3

Monthly Additional links and tools to Goal #1

websites

End of Semester Displaying student work Goal #2

Surveys for improvement to Goal #1

website

Throughout the School Year Lesson plans with teachers Goal #3

Update Website for school Goal #1

events

When applicable Grant writing Goal #4

 References

American Association of School Librarians. (2009). Empowering learners: Guidelines

for school library programs. Chicago, IL: American Association of School Librarians.