Budgeting Media Services Information on this page will pertain to how to make budget plans and receive local, state and national funding for your library resources and program. Student and teacher surveys-should be conducted annually to access current library resource needs for new areas of study and new services Consolidated planning identified needs as well as other data that has been gathered to substantiate a need. Keep in mind maintaining Southern Association Standards and following the Program of Studies Implementation Manual as they apply to library media programs. Local funding Library media program SCIF funds are regularly allocated to libraries for new materials and supplies to support the school curriculum and classroom instruction.
Principals prepare and approve school budgets and allocate funds based on identified needs.
Media Specialists make budget requests annually to meet the needs of the media center programs, resources, activities, facilities, equipment and staff. All needs are for the purpose of improving student achievement and literacy. A basic media program will have funds allocated for library books, av materials, periodicals, and supplies. Other funds allocated could include online services, av equipment, special reading programs, author visits, computers, digital cameras, and other resources identified to meet the mission of the media center and the school. A formal budget request should be submitted to the appropriate school committee or person with each line item listed and an amount attached to it along with the rationale including the needs assessment and its source.