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Resources

DESE Rubric: School Librarians
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 Jobs Editor, Jennifer Ferent.
​Email Jennifer jferent@maschoolibraries.org if you have a job opportunity to publicize. 
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Literature Resources
Summer reading lists, one school one book, awards.  
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Developed by Ethel Downey (retired); hosted by Newton South High School. 
​ELL for School Librarians
What are the requirements? What does it mean for school librarians? Links to resources for professional development opportunities.
Independent School Resources
Local, regional and national professional organizations. 
​Maintained by Meg O'Neil, MSLA Liaison to Independent Schools.
MLS Strategic Planning  ​
​Resource for all types of libraries.
From the Massachusetts Library System.
Intellectual Freedom
Proactive guidelines for maintaining a strong library program and collection. Includes ideas to help the librarian build allies and deflect potential challenges.

 Page Editor: Ann Perham  aperham@maschoolibraries.org
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Massachusetts School Library Association
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klowe@maschoolibraries.org

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