Library Services

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Boston Public Schools Library Services Strategic Plan 2022-2026

Massachusetts School Library Assocation and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Librarian Evaluation Rubric with Information Literacy Student Look-Fors

Boston Public Schools Academic Department Websites  

Boston Public Schools Library Services provides centralized support for Boston Public School communities and Library Team members.

The Library Services Department strives to:

• Provide central leadership for schools and departments to ensure that library media centers play a central role in achieving academic targets.
• Lead the strategic planning process, in conjunction with OIIT and the BPS Academic Office/Office of Teaching and Learning.
• Work closely with Principals to build capacity around library development and management.
• Enhance equitable access to digital, multimedia, and print resources to foster the infusion of 21st century learning skills into the learning environment.
• Provide professional development for school library team members to support their work as effective teachers and digital/information literacy leaders at their schools.
• Act as a liaison between BPS Library Services and other BPS departments, local libraries, and public, non-profit and private organizations.