TEACHER LIBRARIAN DIVISION
PURPOSE
The Teacher-Librarian Division shall be concerned with the improvement and extension of library media services in the schools of
This Division recognizes that this program shall be developed in cooperation with other library and educational organization concerned with the welfare and education of children and youth.
COMMON ISSUES AND GOALS
Planning the programs of study and service for the improvement and extension of library media services in strengthening the educational program, including the continuing campaign to require a full-time certified librarian in every school, but to continue to support paraprofessionals to continue their education to become certified teacher-librarians.
Stimulating continuous study and research to improve standards and procedures in the school library media programs and to establish criteria for evaluation.
Synthesizing of activities of all units in collaboration with the Arizona Library Association in areas of mutual concern.
Advocating to other educational and lay groups of the value of school library media programs as a positive educational force in improving student achievement.
Stimulation of professional growth and improvement of the state of school librarians, including National Board Certification for Teache-Librarians and encouraging evidence-based research to make informed decisions
Encouraging membership in and collaboration with related professional organizations and in local educational groups (e.g. AASL, AEA, ASCD, ARA,
Infusing technology into the learning process at all levels of education, empowering students and teachers to access, evaluate, synthesize and disseminate information.
Campaigning towards the re-institution of a position with the Department of Education of Director of School Library Services.
LEADERSHIP
The officers of the Division shall be a Chair, a Chair-elect and a Secretary. The officers shall perform the duties related to their offices and such other assignments as delegated by the Executive Board.
The Chair shall serve a term of two (2) years.
The Chair-elect shall serve a term of one year (the 2nd year of the Chair’s term) to prepare for the position of Chair.
The Secretary shall serve a term of two years.
The Board of the Teacher Librarian Division shall consist of:
o Chair
o Chair-elect
o Past Chair
o Secretary
o Grand Canyon Reader Award Chairs (2)
o Conference Program Representative
o Membership Committee Representative
o Awards Committee Representative
Nominations Committee Representative
o Legislative Representative
o Intellectual Freedom Committee Representative
o SIRLS Representative
o Ad Hoc Committee Representatives
Appointment Procedure:
o The Board of the division will recommend to the Elections/Appointment committee of AzLA the names of the Chair, Chair-elect and Secretary for appointment to these positions.
o Board members (Committee and representative appointments) shall be made by the Chair of the Division for the term of two (2) years to provide for continuity and mentoring.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Division and the Executive Board.
The Chair shall have the right to vote only in case of a tie and shall appoint the chairpersons of the standing and special committees.
The chair shall perform other duties designated by the membership or the Executive Board, and represent or designate representation of the Division to other organizations.
The chair shall establish the calendar of the year for meetings with a minimum of six (6) meetings.
The chair shall set the agenda of the meetings.
The Chair shall report quarterly to the Executive Board and prepare an annual report for the membership.
The Chair shall attend
The Chair shall prepare the budget for the Executive Board.
The Chair shall appoint the subcommittee chairs and Secretary.
The Chair-elect shall perform the duties of the Chair in the absence or incapacity of the Chair.
The Secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of all business meetings and official correspondence of the Division.
COMMITTEES
Grand Canyon Reader Award Committee
Other Ad Hoc committees as needed (e.g. : IP2, National Board Certification, P-20 Council, Committee of Action to align AASL and ADE Standards for Teacher Librarians nad personnel, Legislative Initiative Committee, etc.)
MEETINGS
Meetings shall follow Robert’s Rules of Order
Meetings shall be established by the Chair with a minimum of six (6) meetings per year.
Meetings generally are held in: Aug., Oct., Nov., Dec (annual at conference), Jan., Feb., Mar., May, (June if needed).
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