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School Library and Media Center Audit Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for auditing and improving school library and media center services in elementary, middle, and high schools to enhance resource management, literacy programs, and support for curriculum goals.

School Library and Media Center Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

In the digital age, school libraries and media centers play a crucial role in supporting student learning, promoting information literacy, and fostering a love for reading. This School Library and Media Center Audit Checklist is an invaluable tool for librarians, media specialists, and school administrators to evaluate and enhance their library services. By systematically assessing various aspects of library operations, from collection development to technology integration, this checklist helps identify areas for improvement and ensures that the library remains a vibrant, relevant, and effective resource for the entire school community. Regular audits using this checklist can lead to improved resource management, enhanced digital and traditional literacy programs, and a more engaging learning environment that supports curriculum goals and student interests.

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Industry

Education

Standard

AASL School Library Standards

Workspaces

middle
high)
Schools

Occupations

School Librarians
Media Specialists
School Administrators
Teachers
Information Technology Specialists
1
Is there an established collection development policy in place?
2
What percentage of digital resources are accessible to all students?
Min: 0
Target: 100
Max: 100
3
List the reading promotion activities conducted in the last year.
4
How effectively is library technology being utilized for resource management?
5
Are information literacy instructions provided to students?
6
When was the last review of library services conducted?
7
What is the average number of visitors to the library daily?
Min: 0
Target: 100
Max: 1000
8
What feedback have you received regarding library services?
9
Is there ongoing training for staff on resource management?
10
What system is currently used for managing the library's resource inventory?
11
What is the monthly budget for resource acquisition?
Min: 0
Target: 5000
Max: 100000
12
When was the last audit of library resources conducted?
13
Does the library host community engagement programs?
14
Describe recent community events hosted by the library.
15
What is the average attendance at community events?
Min: 0
Target: 50
Max: 500
16
When is the next scheduled community event?
17
Are user satisfaction surveys regularly conducted?
18
What are the main complaints received from users?
19
What is the average response time to user inquiries?
Min: 0
Target: 2
Max: 24
20
When was the last review of user experience conducted?

FAQs

It's recommended to conduct a comprehensive audit annually, with ongoing assessments of specific areas such as collection development and technology resources throughout the school year.

The audit team should include the school librarian or media specialist, teachers from various subject areas, school administrators, IT staff, and possibly student representatives for user perspective.

Key areas include collection development and management, technology infrastructure, information literacy programs, collaboration with teachers, physical space utilization, budget allocation, and alignment with curriculum standards.

Audit results can guide collection development strategies, inform technology upgrades, enhance literacy programs, improve collaboration with teachers, and help create action plans for better aligning library services with school-wide goals and student needs.

Student feedback is essential as it provides insights into user experiences, helps identify popular resources and services, informs collection development decisions, and guides efforts to make the library more engaging and user-friendly for students.

Benefits of School Library and Media Center Audit Checklist

Ensures a balanced and up-to-date collection that supports curriculum needs

Improves integration of technology and digital resources in library services

Enhances literacy programs and reading promotion initiatives

Optimizes space utilization and resource accessibility

Aligns library services with evolving educational standards and student needs