School Library Media Center; Handbook for Aides

Abstract

The school librarians of Orange County, California, have cooperated to produce a handbook for library support personnel, paid and volunteer, student and adult. The planning guidelines include philosophies, standards, policies, goals, and objectives. Practical information for library aides covers room environment, print and nonprint materials processing, media center procedures, and equipment maintenance and storage. The appendix includes: information on volunteer recruitment; sample selection and gift policies; sample "Citizen's Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials" form; supply sources; a glossary; "School Library Bill of Rights for School Media Programs;" statements on students' right to read; information about student aides and their organization, the American Student Media Association; textbook information; and an extensive bibliography. (LS)