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Key Assessment
FRIT 7331
Lisa Hullender, Amanda Sikes, & Jason Stark
Section III: Long County School Library Media Center Services Overview
Circulation Policy
Long County Media Center does not have a written circulation policy. After speaking with the
media specialist, she explained her policies to us. At this time, they are working on developing a
media center handbook that includes policies and media center information.
Long County School Media Center has a large collection of books that can be checked out by
students. The students can use Destiny to access the book catalog online. The media center
serves all students in fourth grade through eighth grade. In order to check out materials from the
library, students are required to have an ID or at least provide their ID number. Once a book has
been checked out by the student, the student can keep the book for two weeks. If not returned on
time, there are late fees of .05 per each school day that it is not returned. The different grade
levels are acknowledged with the use of color coding. Each grade level has a different color.
These color codes are hanging from the ceiling in the different areas of fiction books. Teachers
may request magazines, videos or other equipment from the library at any time.
Analysis and Critique Based on Needs of 21st Century Learners
The current policy does not meet the needs of 21st century learners. They are provided with
online access to the library catalog at school, but they are not provided any access from home.
They are also not allowed to check out technology or devices to use. They can only use these
devices while in the media center. Students are not able to renew their books online, and there
are also no E-books available in the library.

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Analysis and Critique Based on BYOT/BYOD

Long County Middle School prohibits students from bringing any electronic device to school. If
caught with an electronic device, it is taken away for 30 days. If this policy is revised, the
circulation policy would need to be edited to include digital resources for students to use.
Analysis and Critique Based on Web 2.0 Technologies
There are no Web 2.0 technologies mentioned in the circulation policy. The library website does
provide a few links; however, not many students even know the website is available.
Analysis and Critique Based on E-Books
E-books are not an option for students in Long County. E-books should be considered because
they can be beneficial to both students and teachers.
Analysis and Critique Based on Creative Commons
This policy is not affected by the use of creative commons.
Final Thoughts on Circulation Policy
This policy is very basic. It covers the minimum details of circulation including how to check out
books and fines for books. It does not do anything to acknowledge the changing world of
technology. Nothing is mentioned about web 2.0 tools or E-books. Students at this school have
no access to the library from home. The lack of BYOT policy in this school limits the library
since they only have a few desktop computers and chrome books available for use.
The policy clearly addresses the fines for students but not for teachers. This policy is clearly
more traditional and focuses on issues that do not promote literacy in the 21st century library.
Students should be given unlimited access to books without the risk of fines to better promote
literacy. Overall, this policy is outdated and should be revised to include aspects that promote
21st century learning.

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Scheduling
Long County School Scheduling or hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily for
teacher use. The hours of operation for students are from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. daily.
The media center uses a flexible scheduling option. Students are allowed to visit the library
during school hours as long as they have a pass from their teacher. Each teacher can send two
students at a time to visit the library.
Teachers are allowed to reserve the library for classroom instruction. A whiteboard and laptop are
provided in the classroom area of the library. To schedule a visit, email the school media
specialist. Students are allowed to use the media center while it is being used for classroom
instruction. A paraprofessional is provided to assist students if the media specialist is busy with
classes that have reserved the library. Students are not able to use the library outside of school
hours. There are no polices in place that allow this to happen.
Students are free to use any of the technology devices while they are in the library provided they
are not being used for group instruction. Students are not allowed to reserve the technology
devices. All devices are on a first come first serve basis.
Analysis and Critique Based on Needs of 21st Century Learners
This policy adequately addresses the needs of 21st century learners. They are allowed to visit the
library as many times as they would like as long as they have a teachers permission. They can
come during break or lunch as well. The media center provides space for group instruction as
well as small group workspace at the tables for students to collaborate and learn. The library also
provides technology (laptops and Chrome Books) for use during the instructional day. However,
more polices should be developed to better allow teachers and students to schedule the library for
use. Currently, there is not much collaboration going on between the media specialist and other

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teachers. An online calendar would be a good addition to the library website so that teachers
could plan specific times for collaborating with the media specialist and they could also schedule
class sessions using this calendar.
Analysis and Critique Based on BYOT/BYOD
Students are not allowed to bring their personal devices to school. If this policy is ever changed,
it should not affect the scheduling of the media center. Although the media specialist may need to
establish guidelines for students using their devices while visiting the media center.
Analysis and Critique Based on Web 2.0 Technologies
The scheduling policy does not include anything about Web 2.0 technologies. Very few Web 2.0
tools are provided on the media center website. These tools are available from home or school.
Analysis and Critique Based on E-Books
The scheduling policy does not mention the use of E-books. If E-books become available at this
school, it will not affect the scheduling for the media center.
Analysis and Critique Based on Creative Commons
The scheduling policy does not affect the use of creative commons.
Final Thoughts on Scheduling
The scheduling policy does a good job with promoting 21st century learning. Students and
teachers are provided unlimited opportunities to visit the media center. While they are in the
media center, they have access to all books, technology, and the media specialists services. If the
BYOT policy or the Web 2.0 tools are ever updated, the scheduling policy may need to be
revised just a little to include procedures for these options.
Services Policy

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The media center provides very basic services for students and teachers. The media center can
make student and teacher ID cards. Lamination of items for teachers is also available if requested
in advance. It takes 24-48 hours for all requests to be filled. However, teachers are free to
laminate their materials if they do not want to wait for the media specialist. The media center
also provides book binding and poster printing as well as color photo/page printing for students
and teachers. Students must pay .10 cents for each color page printed in the media center. The
current media specialist does not offer many other services at this time. She does provide special
book readings for Read Across America Week as well as a special guest speaker once a year to
promote reading to each grade level. She has also organized a media committee that meets to
discuss needs of the library. She promotes collaboration; however, not many teachers have taken
advantage of this service.
Analysis and Critique Based on Needs of 21st Century Learners
This policy does not seem to meet the needs of 21st century learners. It provides a basic outline of
the services provided. However, no services are provided to promote digital literacy. The library
does not provide access to Movie Maker or Adobe Photoshop. These programs are not installed
on any computers on campus. Also, making students pay to print does not encourage or allow all
learners equal access to materials. Not all students can afford to print a document, especially if
the document is multiple pages.
Analysis and Critique Based on BYOT/BYOD
Long County students are not allowed to BYOT to school. If they were allowed, the media
specialist might need to revise the services policy to include allowing students to print things
from their own devices or helping students install programs and software on their device.
Analysis and Critique Based on Web 2.0 Technologies

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This policy does not address Web 2.0 technologies. A good idea might be for the media specialist
to have a list of Web 2.0 tools that are good for student use and then some that are good for
student use. A section on the media center website could be made that would provide video
tutorials on how to use these Web 2.0 tools.
Analysis and Critique Based on E-Books
This policy does not address E-books. If the school library ever gets E-books, the media
specialist may need to provide services to the students to show them how to access the E-books.
This could easily be done with video tutorials using Web 2.0 tools.
Analysis and Critique Based on Creative Commons
This policy does not address creative commons. However, since so much work is done in the
library for group projects and individual projects, the media specialist should provide services to
the students to explain creative commons.
Final Thoughts on Services Policy
Long County Media Center services policy is very basic and simple. It provides information
about the few services that are offered in the media center. These services mostly relate to
outdated items like printing and making books and posters. The media center has to realize that
more services should be provided to promote 21st century learning. Students should be provided
with a wealth of information on Web 2.0 technology tools. They should also be able to have the
services of a media specialist to help create videos. The media center is a big area of
collaboration for the students. One of the services offered should be to show students different
ways to collaborate using technology.
The current services policy is mostly concerned with printing and fines. This policy should be
updated to include services relevant to students and teachers in todays school.

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Ethics and Legal Principles Policy

The Long County Board of Education provides employees and students with access to
technology resources and the Internet for educational and instructional purposes. The School
District will enforce the following procedures. Although some examples may be stated, they are
intended as illustrations only and do not purport to be all inclusive of inappropriate use. Failure
to comply with the Long County School System Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy shall
be deemed grounds for revocation of privileges, potential disciplinary action and/or appropriate
legal action. Any parent/guardian who wishes to deny their child access to the Internet and/or the
technological resources of Long County Schools must do so in writing to the supervising
principal of his/her child. All students must read the following Acceptable Use and Internet
Safety Agreement and shall indicate acceptance of the agreement by their signature (or their
parent's signature if under the age of 18) for the respective school's student handbook
ACCEPTABLE USE
Use of the Internet and technological resources must be in support of education and research and
must be consistent with the educational objectives of the Long County School System. Use of
any other organization's network or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate
for that network. In addition to adherence to the policies and procedures of various networks and
any set forth by a service provider or host system, users must abide by all rules and procedures
specified and deemed necessary at the site from which access to the Internet is made. These
procedures may include but are not limited to, a logbook, user time restrictions, and limitations
on use of finite resources. Transmission of any material in violation of any United States or state
regulation is prohibited including but not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or
obscene material, or material protected by trade secret. Use for commercial activities by for-

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profit institutions is not acceptable. Use for product advertisement or political lobbying is also
prohibited. Illegal activities are strictly prohibited.
UNACCEPTABLE USE
The user is responsible for all of his/her actions and activities involving the network and the
Internet. Examples of prohibited conduct include but are not limited to the following:
Accessing materials or communications that are inappropriate
Sending or posting materials or communications that are inappropriate
Using the network for any illegal activity; Copying or downloading copyrighted material on any
system connected to the School Systems hardware/software/network without the owners
permission
Using the network for private financial or commercial gain or political lobbying
Wastefully using resources, including print resources
"Chatting" or visiting Chat Rooms on school equipment at any time.
Gaining unauthorized access to resources or entities
Invading the privacy of individuals; using another users account or password
Posting material authorized or created by another without his/her consent
Posting anonymous messages
Using the network for commercial or private advertising
Forging of electronic mail messages
Creation and sending of harassing electronic mail messages
Attempting to read, delete, copy or modify the electronic mail of other system users and
deliberately interfering with the ability of other system users to send/receive electronic mail

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Using the network and access to the Internet in a fashion inconsistent with directions from
supervisors/teachers/administrators
Analysis and Critique Based on Needs of 21st Century Learners
This policy is very long and covers much information. Some of the policies do relate to 21st
century learning. A few statements are made about digital citizenship and things that are
inappropriate while online at school. However, it does not address much about copyright and
plagiarism that are huge issues in 21st century learning. These things should be added to the
policy to help reflect the 21st century world of education.
Analysis and Critique Based on BYOT/BYOD
This policy does not address BYOT since students are not allowed to bring their own devices.
However, if this policy is changed, the ethical use policy will need to be changed. The policy
would need to reflect rules and regulations for students using their device. It might also be
helpful to include information on the policy to demonstrate how to connect to the school network
using a personal device.
Analysis and Critique Based on Web 2.0 Technologies
This policy does not address the use of Web 2.0 technologies. It does address proper use of the
Internet online. However, some of these policies should be revised to include Web 2.0 tools. For
example, one of the statements says, no chatting. This might need to be revised to include an
exception if the teacher has provided a private chat room for the class to collaborate or discuss
lessons. This policy does not address filtering of websites or how a teacher can request a site to
be unblocked for educational purposes.
Analysis and Critique Based on E-Books

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There is no mention of E-books in this section. If the school ever gets E-books, the policy would
need to be revised. It would be wise to keep records of E-books and how they can be distributed
to students and teachers. This goes back to the statement mentioned above about the lack of
information on copyright laws.
Analysis and Critique Based on Creative Commons
This policy does a pretty good job explaining what not to do. However, it does not address
creative commons for students and how students can protect their work. A section should be
added to this policy to include this information.
Final Thoughts on Ethics and Principles Policy
This is one section of the policy that was difficult to locate. The Internet policies were located in
the technology handbook found on the school website. The basic information found on copyright
was located in the old media center handbook that has not been updated in years. There was
nothing mentioned about creative commons, and this is especially important since students are
constantly creating new things using technology. The policy is also hard to understand and
includes a lot of generic statements that do not reflect things that are important in the world of
education today. It focuses too much on unacceptable use and does not focus enough on how to
use the technology provided in an ethical way.
Conclusion
The Long County Media centers services policies are very outdated. Each one of these policies
should be updated to reflect 21st century learning. Surveys should be given to stakeholders to find
out what kind of policies should be in place. Creative commons should be discussed in detail,
and a plan should be made for how to help students understand this concept. Many of these
policies refer and reflect concepts that are no longer important in education. Creating an updated

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version of each policy would benefit all students, teachers and especially the media specialist in
Long County Schools.