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 * WELCOMING SCHOOLS - LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER SUPPORTS **
 * The CPS Department of Educational Tools & Technology (ETT)/Library Media Services** is committed to the success of all CPS libraries. Please see the following supports that target welcoming schools to establish and maintain outstanding library programs. Read our **Welcoming Library Media Centers Schools Information Package.**


 * [[image:connections button.jpg align="center"]] ||  || ** MAKING CONNECTIONS **
 * Contact your school's Library Coordinator, Dorsey Chambers or Lisa Perez, for consultation, hiring information, and ongoing support.
 * Report who is hired as your school librarian to ensure ongoing support for that individual, including inclusion in our robust librarian professional learning communities, notice of professional development opportunities, and receipt of timely announcements. ||
 * [[image:booksbutton.jpg align="center"]] ||  || ** PRINT COLLECTIONS **
 * **Centralized library collections** play an important role within the school's total set of resources to support teaching and learning. They provide a fiscally sound method of provisioning materials that support research and inquiry-based learning. These collections complement the impact of classroom collections by offering expanded reading options from a certain author, in a book series, and across genres of literature. ETT/Library Media Services has developed quality, critically-reviewed book lists to support Welcoming Libraries collection development
 * **Battle of the Books Program:** ETT/Library Media Services supports a large Battle of the Books program to support additional reading opportunities for students. Contact Dorsey Chambers for information | [[file:EBOB Overview 2013_FINAL.pdf|EBOB Information Sheet]]
 * **Battle of the Books Program:** ETT/Library Media Services supports a large Battle of the Books program to support additional reading opportunities for students. Contact Dorsey Chambers for information | [[file:EBOB Overview 2013_FINAL.pdf|EBOB Information Sheet]]

Base collection | Arts Collection | International Baccalaureate Collection | STEM Collection | Other Specialty Collections | CPS Book Vendors | CPS Librarian Marketplace ||
 * [[image:digitalglobebutton.jpg align="center"]] ||  || ** DIGITAL RESOURCES **
 * [[image:digitalglobebutton.jpg align="center"]] ||  || ** DIGITAL RESOURCES **

Modern librariy media centers successfully blend traditional print materials with premium online resources. ETT/Library Media Services provides the following resources for Welcoming Libraries:
 * We provide schools with access to a suite of **subscription online databases** to support research and instruction. These quality databases are available 24/7 from home and school. They provide students with a wealth of information that are expertly vetted, current, and standards-aligned. The suite includes reference, journal, and magazine articles; videos; audio files; and primary source artifacts. Use your school's 4-digit unit number to login into each site. Contact your Library Coordinator for the number, if needed.
 * The **CPS Virtual Library** provides about 9,000 eBooks that are available to students 24/7 from home and school. See these special lists curated from within the library to support the needs of Welcoming Libraries:

Coming soon! Arts eBook Collection | International Baccalaureate eBook Collection | STEM eBook Collection | Virtual Library Support wiki ||
 * [[image:bluescannerbutton.jpg align="center"]] ||  || ** LIBRARY AUTOMATION **
 * Our district automated library system **SOAR** (Seeking Online Access to Resources) provides libraries with a fully-integrated system to provide 24/7 access to information on the school's print collection and digital resources. SOAR's powerful reporting features provide schools with a wealth of data to analyze the quality of the collection, obtain relevant usage statistics, and maximize the impact of limited budgets. SOAR schools enjoy the use of a system which supports student research and inquiry-based learning and librarians are free to spend more time on direct student instruction.
 * Contact Christie Thomas, SOAR Manager | SOAR wiki ||
 * [[image:Keyboardbutton.jpg align="center"]] ||  || ** TECH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT **
 * 21st century library media centers regularly integrate technology with instruction to assist students in accessing resources, collaborating with others, and creating digital content for assessment. ETT/Library Media Services provides regular online technology training geared toward librarians, such as our recent PLUS Tech and Google Sites Cook-Off professional development programs. In addition, our Mobilary program offers information, lesson plans, and showcase videos to support the use of mobile devices in the library media center. ||
 * [[image:Reachbutton.png]] ||  || ** REACH SUPPORT FOR LIBRARIANS **
 * The ** REACH Framework for Teacher-Librarians ** provides a solid foundation for school administrators and librarians to work together to develop a strong library program that supports teaching and learning in the school. Our department works with administrators to build capacity to maximize the use of this important tool. We support librarians through guidance, professional development, and a portfolio of digital resources to sustain professional growth, as measured by the framework. | Hiring Recommendations
 * Educational Tools & Technology/Library Media Services provides a Librarian Mentor Partner program to support the success of new librarians. Contact Dorsey Chambers for further information about this program ||
 * [[image:Reachbutton.png]] ||  || ** REACH SUPPORT FOR LIBRARIANS **
 * The ** REACH Framework for Teacher-Librarians ** provides a solid foundation for school administrators and librarians to work together to develop a strong library program that supports teaching and learning in the school. Our department works with administrators to build capacity to maximize the use of this important tool. We support librarians through guidance, professional development, and a portfolio of digital resources to sustain professional growth, as measured by the framework. | Hiring Recommendations
 * Educational Tools & Technology/Library Media Services provides a Librarian Mentor Partner program to support the success of new librarians. Contact Dorsey Chambers for further information about this program ||