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Resources

DESE Rubric: School Librarians
MSLA and PDPs
8 page document developed by the MSLA evaluation task force.  DESE reviewed contents for consistency with the classroom teacher rubric. Detailed chart on Standards I - IV.
Certification and Licensure​
Tool for those seeking library teacher licensure:  navigating the paths to licensure, understanding the requirements, and investigating options. Links to DESE and MTA. 
Program Standards & Rubrics
Links to national and state standards.
Job Description: School Librarian
Adapted from AASL
​Approved by the MSLA Executive Board.
Job Listings
Maintained by our Webmaster, Ann Perham
​Email [email protected]  if you have a job opportunity to publicize. 
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​ELL for School Librarians
What are the requirements? What does it mean for school librarians? Links to resources for professional development opportunities.
MLS Strategic Planning  ​
​Resource for all types of libraries.
From the Massachusetts Library System.
Intellectual Freedom
MA Teen Choice Book Award
Proactive guidelines for maintaining a strong library program and collection. Includes ideas to help the librarian build allies and deflect potential challenges.

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The Massachusetts School Library Association  works to ensure every school has a school library program that is fully integrated at all grade levels across the curriculum and has a significant and measurable impact on student achievement….Read more…..and Learn more about MSLA

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P.O. Box 336. Wayland, MA 01778
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