The library resource centre program is part of the school curriculum and involves students in resource-based learning. Resource-based learning skills are integrated with the school's curriculum and are achieved through cooperative planning and teaching. Guidelines 4.1 Personnel Teacher-librarians, classroom teachers and the principal share the responsibility for the library resource centre and the library resource program. The managerial components of the role involve both the procedure through which program goals are established, implemented, and evaluated and the organization and administration of such support elements as personnel, facilities, collections, and budgeting. For a more detailed role description of the teacher-librarian, see Section 12 Library Resource Centre Procedures.
Technical assistance is required.
4.2 Specifications Library collections, furnishings and facilities will be developed within the parameters specified. The minimum standard will be set at Stage 4 of development in the current procedures manual. Library specifications will be reviewed at the same time as the Library Resource Centre Policy. Newly built or renovated facilities will be designed to meet the minimum standard of all specifications. Special funding for purchase of basic collection and furnishings will be a priority at the time of construction.