Putnam|Northern Westchester BOCES SLS Member Plan 2021-2026
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Putnam|Northern Westchester BOCES SLS Member Plan 2021-2026
Putnam|Northern Westchester BOCES SLS
Member Plan 2021-2026
Questions labeled (MP) also serve as information for our Member Plan and Report
(https://pnwboces.org/pdf/SLS-Member-Plan-****). Thank you in advance for your feedback, thoughts,
ideas, and time...
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1. District *
Please enter your district name. This will not be posted publicly. (MP)
2. School *
Please enter your school name. This will not be posted publicly. (MP)
3. Library Media Specialist(s) *
Please enter LMS name(s). This will not be posted publicly. (MP)
4. Email address *
Enter email address below. This will not be posted publicly. (MP)
New York State Questions
These questions comprise the information that we submit to NYSED/DLD as per Commissioner's Regulations. (MP)
indicates that this question is also part of our Member Plan.
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5. What grade level(s) did you teach in 202*-202*? *
Check all that apply. (MP)
Check all that apply.
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
6. In how many schools were you assigned to teach? *
Check all that apply. (MP)
Check all that apply.
1
2
3
4
5+
Other:
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7. Were you a full-time Library Media Specialist in your district for the 202*-202*
school year? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
8. Was that a change from the previous year? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
9. Did you have flexible scheduling built into part/all of your day? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
10. Will your assignment in 202*-202* be different than it was in 202*-202*? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
Other:
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11. Did you have support staff in 202*-202*? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
12. If so, what is their title?
If you answered Yes to the support staff question, please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Library aide
Library clerk
Teacher's aide
Other:
13. If you had support staff, how many hours per day?
If you answered Yes to the support staff question, please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Full day
Half day
Quarter day
Less than quarter day
Other:
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14. If you had support staff, how many days per week?
If you answered Yes to the support staff question, please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Full week
4
3
2
1
Less than once per week
Other:
15. If you had support staff, was it the same person/people every day?
If you answered Yes to the support staff question, please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
Other:
16. Will you have support staff in 202*-202*? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
Other:
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17. Do you use any assistive technology? If so, what kinds?
Assistive technology includes, but is not limited to the read-aloud component on databases, screen readers,
Braille devices, accessibility software, etc. (MP)
18. Were you able to collaborate with classroom teachers in 202*-202*? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Other:
19. How did collaboration changed from the previous year (202*-202*)? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Increased
Remained the same
Decreased
Other:
20. What was your level of book funding for 202*-202*? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
$6.25 per student
More than $6.25 per student
Less than $6.25 per student
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21. Did the school library program receive funding in addition to NYS book funding? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
22. Was there a change in funding from 202*-202* to 202*-202*? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Increased
Stayed the same
Decreased
23. In 202*-202*, were you responsible for the library web page? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
24. In 202*-202*, did you do an inventory of your collection? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Full inventory
Partial inventory
No
Planning to do inventory in 202*-202*
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25. In 202*-202*, did you weed materials from your collection? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
Other:
26. In 202*-202*, did you ILL materials for students/teachers? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
27. In 202*-202*, did you collect circulation statistics? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
Other:
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28. In 202*-202*, did you review database usage statistics? *
Please select one. (MP)
Mark only one oval.
Yes, using stats from PNW BOCES provided portal
Yes, directly from vendors
I collected them, but I did not review them
I did not collect them
Other:
29. Did you participate in any of the following PNW BOCES professional development
opportunities in 202*-202*? *
Check all that apply.
**
**
**
**
**
**
**
**
None of the above
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30. If you participated in additional professional development, please list below.
31. Who funds your attendance at professional development? *
Please check appropriate boxes. (MP)
Check all that apply.
District
Self
Other:
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32. STAFFING (1/2): Learning is increased through access to certified school librarian
and well qualified support staff. *
Examples include: written job descriptions; acceptable certified school librarian to pupil ratio; staff
evaluations; qualified support staff for clerical and technical work; technology support; various levels of
library staff responsibility; bilingual staffing
Mark only one oval.
Learners have access to a fully integrated, standards aligned library program that is
developed by one or more full-time certified school librarians exceeding staffing
requirements as defined by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
Learners have access to a standards aligned library program that is developed by a
certified school librarian in compliance with staffing requirements as defined by
Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
Learners have access to a library program that is developed by a certified school
librarian in compliance with staffing requirements as defined by the Regulations of the
Commissioner of Education.
Learners have access to a library program that does not include a certified school
librarian or is not in compliance with staffing requirements as defined by Regulations of the
Commissioner of Education.
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33. STAFFING (2/2): Learning is increased through access to certified school librarian
and well qualified support staff. *
Examples include: written job descriptions; acceptable certified school librarian to pupil ratio; staff
evaluations; qualified support staff for clerical and technical work; technology support; various levels of
library staff responsibility; bilingual staffing
Mark only one oval.
Well qualified support staff assists school librarian in meeting library program needs.
Support staff assists school librarian in meeting library program needs.
Support staff is available only irregularly to assist school librarian in meeting library
program needs.
Support staff is needed to assist school librarian in meeting library program needs.
34. RESOURCES AND MATERIALS (1/3): Learners have access to resources in a variety
of formats that are culturally responsive, offer diverse points of view, provide in
depth curriculum related information, and support personal exploration. *
Examples include: publicized policies governing selection and deselection; learner and teacher evaluations
of collections; published collection analyses; cooperative purchasing; resource sharing; automated
circulation system; library catalog online; curated lists of resources to support curriculum, learner interests;
foreign language and bilingual books; home language resources
Mark only one oval.
Library policies for collection development, reconsideration of library materials, online
access, and copyright are developed with input from a library advisory committee of school
community members and approved by the school board, and translate the values of
intellectual freedom, privacy, cultural responsiveness, equity, accessibility, and ethics;
Current resources in all formats provide equitable access and provoke discovery of diverse
points of view, culturally responsive materials, in depth curriculum related information, and
actively support opportunities for personal exploration.
Current resources in a variety of formats and aligned to library policies for collection
development, reconsideration of library materials, online access, and copyright are
strategically curated to provide equitable access to diverse points of view, culturally
responsive materials, in depth curriculum related information, and opportunities for
personal exploration.
Resources in a variety of formats are curated to provide access to information to meet
the needs of learners.
Resources lack currency and variety in format, limiting the ability to meet the
differentiated needs of learners.
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35. RESOURCES AND MATERIALS (2/3): Learners have access to resources in a variety
of formats that are culturally responsive, offer diverse points of view, provide in
depth curriculum related information, and support personal exploration. *
Examples include: publicized policies governing selection and deselection; learner and teacher evaluations
of collections; published collection analyses; cooperative purchasing; resource sharing; automated
circulation system; library catalog online; curated lists of resources to support curriculum, learner interests;
foreign language and bilingual books; home language resources
Mark only one oval.
Resources are curated by the school librarian, other educators, and students to meet
differentiated needs of learners in special populations, individual needs and interests of all
students across the district, and teaching styles and instructional strategies used
throughout the community; school librarian collaborates with other educators to integrate
learning resources into classroom platforms; an online, collaborative platform is utilized to
provide 24/7 access to resources for all students.
The school librarian uses and regularly updates an online, collaborative platform to
provide 24/7 access to resources for all students.
The school librarian provides online 24/7 access to library resources.
The school librarian provides limited online access, or access is to limited library
resources, or library program lacks required support for online access.
36. RESOURCES AND MATERIALS (3/3): Learners have access to resources in a variety
of formats that are culturally responsive, offer diverse points of view, provide in
depth curriculum related information, and support personal exploration. *
Examples include: publicized policies governing selection and deselection; learner and teacher evaluations
of collections; published collection analyses; cooperative purchasing; resource sharing; automated
circulation system; library catalog online; curated lists of resources to support curriculum, learner interests;
foreign language and bilingual books; home language resources
Mark only one oval.
Collection analysis is completed annually allowing for intentional curation of
resources to maintain an up to date collection; collection development and weeding
policies are followed.
The collection is up to date and offers resources in multiple formats; outdated
materials are removed regularly; collection development and weeding policies are followed.
The collection offers resources in multiple formats; outdated materials are removed
regularly.
The collection requires attention through collection development and weeding to bring
it up to date.
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37. RESOURCE SHARING (1/3): Cooperative relations improve library media program
services and provide better access for students to information, knowledge and
learning. *
Examples include: resource sharing networks; cooperative collections; links to community resources;
interlibrary loan transaction log analyses; online union catalog; online interlibrary loan search tools
Mark only one oval.
School culture reinforces that resources and technology are made accessible in a
manner that ensures confidentiality, equity, and freedom from barriers in multiple settings.
Resources and technology are made accessible in a manner that ensures
confidentiality, equity, and freedom from barriers.
Resources and technology are accessible; however, student confidentiality, equity, and
freedom from barriers are not guaranteed.
Resources and technology are not consistently accessible and student confidentiality,
equity, and freedom from barriers are not valued.
38. RESOURCE SHARING (2/3): Cooperative relations improve library media program
services and provide better access for students to information, knowledge and
learning. *
Examples include: resource sharing networks; cooperative collections; links to community resources;
interlibrary loan transaction log analyses; online union catalog; online interlibrary loan search tools
Mark only one oval.
Engagement beyond regional networks and the school library system is ongoing to
support interlibrary loan needs of the entire learning community.
Participation in regional networks and the school library system is ongoing to support
interlibrary loan needs of the entire learning community.
Participation in regional networks and the school library system is intermittent in
supporting interlibrary loan needs of students and educators.
Support is needed for participation in regional networks and the school library system
to support interlibrary loan.
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39. RESOURCE SHARING (3/3): Cooperative relations improve library media program
services and provide better access for students to information, knowledge and
learning. *
Examples include: resource sharing networks; cooperative collections; links to community resources;
interlibrary loan transaction log analyses; online union catalog; online interlibrary loan search tools
Mark only one oval.
Faculty and learners regularly use and depend upon the availability of resource
sharing.
Faculty and learners are aware of availability of resource sharing.
Faculty and learners are not aware of availability of resource sharing.
Resource sharing is not available.
40. EQUITABLE ACCESS (1/2): Learners have flexible and equitable access to the
library’s space, resources, certified school librarian, and learning community in
order to support their academic and personal learning needs. *
Examples include: scheduling options; library scheduling calendar remote resource access; free and open
access policy; English for New Learners materials; adaptive/assistive technologies; inventory tracking;
participation in school library system, regional and statewide networks
Mark only one oval.
Library is ADA compliant, providing equitable physical and intellectual access through
a barrier free, universally designed environment.
Library provides equitable physical and intellectual access through a barrier free
environment.
Library space provides barrier free access.
Improvements are needed to provide a library space with barrier free access.
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41. EQUITABLE ACCESS (2/2): Learners have flexible and equitable access to the
library’s space, resources, certified school librarian, and learning community in
order to support their academic and personal learning needs. *
Examples include: scheduling options; library scheduling calendar remote resource access; free and open
access policy; English for New Learners materials; adaptive/assistive technologies; inventory tracking;
participation in school library system, regional and statewide networks
Mark only one oval.
Library has an open and flexible schedule that is accessible before, during, and after
school hours meeting the information and learning needs of the learning community.
Library has an open and flexible schedule meeting the information and learning needs
of the learning community.
Library has a partially flexible and partially fixed schedule restricting learner access
throughout the day.
The library has a fixed schedule restricting learner access throughout the day.
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42. BUDGET (1/2): Library program has adequate, sustained funding to support student
needs to achieve learning standards and align to school mission, goals, and
objectives and skill. *
Examples include: current, relevant information communications technology and equipment; funding for
new resources in multiple formats; funding for diverse resources in all formats, including new and emerging
technology; funding for promotion of library program; funding for innovative programming; funding for
resources for teachers, administrators, parents; budget for software licensing; foreign language and
bilingual books
Mark only one oval.
The school librarian works with administrators to cooperatively develop an annual and
long range budget that meets the instructional and independent learning needs of the
educational community while ensuring alignment with the foundational values of the
NYSED School Library Program Rubric.
The school librarian works with administrators to cooperatively develop a budget that
meets the instructional and independent learning needs of the educational community
while ensuring alignment with the foundational values of the NYSED School Library
Program Rubric.
The school librarian independently develops a budget in an effort to meet the
instructional and independent learning needs of the educational community.
The school librarian lacks the opportunity to work with administrators to cooperatively
develop an annual and long range budget that meets the instructional and independent
learning needs of the educational community.
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43. BUDGET (2/2): Library program has adequate, sustained funding to support
student needs to achieve learning standards and align to school mission, goals, and
objectives and skill. *
Examples include: current, relevant information communications technology and equipment; funding for
new resources in multiple formats; funding for diverse resources in all formats, including new and emerging
technology; funding for promotion of library program; funding for innovative programming; funding for
resources for teachers, administrators, parents; budget for software licensing; foreign language and
bilingual books
Mark only one oval.
Library program has sufficient funding to purchase a variety of resources, technology,
and other materials needed for the library program. Time and resources are provided for
the school librarian to pursue outside funding sources beyond district allocated resources.
Library program receives New York State school library materials aid reimbursement
allocated as part of the state formula as well as additional funds from the district budget to
purchase a variety of resources, technology and other materials needed for the library
program.
Library program receives only New York State school library materials aid
reimbursement allocated as part of the state formula. Additional school district funds are
not provided to supplement the library program budget to purchase a variety of resources.
Library program does not receive full New York State school library materials aid
reimbursement allocated as part of the state formula.
44. FACILITY (1/4): Library facility is conducive to learning and flexible to meet the
varied needs of learners and educators. *
Examples include: flexible space for variety of learners and learning activities; has appropriate technology
for students with visual or physical disabilities; public access catalogs adjusted to different levels and
languages; space for processing library media materials; log of library use; space for circulation desk; office
area; storage for technology, audiovisual, supplies; space for makerspace and media production
Mark only one oval.
Library facility is barrier-free, safe, and flexibly accessible to all.
Library facility is barrier-free, safe, and accessible to all.
Library facility is barrier-free and safe.
Changes are needed for the library facility to become barrier-free, safe, and accessible
to all.
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45. FACILITY (2/4): Library facility is conducive to learning and flexible to meet the
varied needs of learners and educators. *
Examples include: flexible space for variety of learners and learning activities; has appropriate technology
for students with visual or physical disabilities; public access catalogs adjusted to different levels and
languages; space for processing library media materials; log of library use; space for circulation desk; office
area; storage for technology, audiovisual, supplies; space for makerspace and media production
Mark only one oval.
Flexible arrangements of furniture, shelving, displays, lighting, and technology allow
for use by varied simultaneous groups and individuals.
Arrangements of furniture, shelving, displays, lighting, and technology allow for use by
varied simultaneous groups and individuals.
Arrangements of furniture, shelving, displays, lighting, and technology limit use by
varied simultaneous groups and individuals.
Arrangements of furniture, shelving, displays, lighting, and technology prohibit use by
varied simultaneous groups and individuals.
46. FACILITY (3/4): Library facility is conducive to learning and flexible to meet the
varied needs of learners and educators. *
Examples include: flexible space for variety of learners and learning activities; has appropriate technology
for students with visual or physical disabilities; public access catalogs adjusted to different levels and
languages; space for processing library media materials; log of library use; space for circulation desk; office
area; storage for technology, audiovisual, supplies; space for makerspace and media production
Mark only one oval.
Library facility is barrier-free and safe.
Arrangements of furniture, shelving, displays, lighting, and technology limit use by
varied simultaneous groups and individuals.
Facility is used for library program during the school day with occasional alternative
use that interferes with library instruction and/or learner access.
Space is organized.
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47. FACILITY (4/4): Library facility is conducive to learning and flexible to meet the
varied needs of learners and educators. *
Examples include: flexible space for variety of learners and learning activities; has appropriate technology
for students with visual or physical disabilities; public access catalogs adjusted to different levels and
languages; space for processing library media materials; log of library use; space for circulation desk; office
area; storage for technology, audiovisual, supplies; space for makerspace and media production
Mark only one oval.
Changes are needed for the library facility to become barrier-free, safe, and accessible
to all.
Arrangements of furniture, shelving, displays, lighting, and technology prohibit use by
varied simultaneous groups and individuals.
Facility is used for purposes beyond the library program, interfering with library
instruction and/or learner access.
Space is disorganized.
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