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DISD LMS Mission
Library Media Services and its units will support the mission of the District by:
- Embrace and facilitate change by aligning Library Media Services goals and services with the mission and goals of the Teaching and Learning Division
- Collaborate and cooperate with all district departments, with neighboring districts, and institutes of higher learning
- Support state and national standards and be an advocate for librarianship, and the rights of readers
- Identify qualified professional Library Media Specialists and provide administrative support for principals and librarians
- Empower and develop library leaders by encouraging their professional growth through reinforcing the use of technology, professional development training, and information sharing
- Support the libraries' successful implementation of the Dallas Collaborative Model and Curriculum Central
- Provide quality curriculum products
- Support the students' right to free selection of materials and promote programs that encourage recreational reading
- Provide an online policies and procedures handbook for librarians
- Provide input and consultation into the successful building and/or renovation of libraries through collaboration with internal departments, the community and other governmental entities
- Interpret Board policy, and recommend policy changes
- Keep the Teaching and Learning Division abreast of new developments in the field of librarianship, technology, and education
- Be fiscally responsible and explore additional funding sources
- Maintain productive relationships with district vendors
- Develop safe and secure learning environments
- Embrace the Dallas ISD code of ethics and other professional ethical codes
Dallas ISD Librarian Profile