Evaluation+of+Information+Services

=** Evaluation of Information Services **=

** Reader's Advisory **
Reader's Advisory services will be evaluated formally and informally. Formally,an annual survey will be administered to students and teachers. Observation and dialogue after each reference encounter will serve as informal evaluation.

**Ready Reference**
Ready Reference services will be evaluated through ongoing documentation of requested topics/materials. Questions will be included on the annual survey of the usefulness of the collection.

**Information Literacy Instruction**
Information Literacy Instruction services will be evaluated through the use of a librarian/teacher collaboration form. Conferences between the teacher and librarian will allow time for reflecting on the effectiveness of instruction. Samples of student projects will also serve as evaluation tools.

**Advocacy**
Advocacy will be evaluated through documentation of increased use of the library program and resources (circulation records). Questions will be included on the annual survey that reflect on the friendliness and helpfulness of library staff and the level of satisfaction with information services provided.

** Reference Collection Maintenance **
The reference collection of the SAG Elementary School Library will be maintained according to //[|CREW: A Weeding Manual for Modern Libraries]//by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. This method for continuous review, evaluation, and weeding will be detailed in a written collection development policy. The policy includes selection and weeding criteria for print and electronic reference sources. Selection criteria includes elements such as relevance, purpose, validity, format, and arrangement. Selection aids include but are not limited to //Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries and Media Centers// by Hysell, //Guide to Reference Materials for School Media Centers// by Safford, //School Library Journal//, and //Booklist//. Records are kept of materials requested by members of the school community, and they receive priority when reference orders are placed//.// //The Crew Guidelines by Dewey Class// and MUSTIE (Misleading, Ugly, Supersede, Trivial, Irrelevant, and Elsewhere) weeding criteria are used to weed the reference collection on a semi-annual to annual basis. Samples of research projects from each grade level are kept to document reference tools usage and assist with selection and deselection decisions. Final decisions rest with the school librarian whose professional judgement supersedes policy guidelines.

** Policy Review **
The collection development policy, which includes specific information regarding selection and deselection of reference materials, will be reviewed every three years by the Library and Technology Team. More frequent review is permissible, if needed. The Library and Technology team, chaired by the school librarian, will consist of the principal or assistant principal, a lower-grade teacher representative, an upper-grade teacher representative, a special education teacher, and a parent representative. Because the school library program serves the entire school community, adequate representation of the school community is desired when making policy decisions.