School Library Services

Administrative Rules, Accreditation, and Compliance
Information about school libraries in relation to Oregon Administrative Rules, Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP), district accreditation, and Division 22 compliance

Consulting

Jen Maurer, School Library Consultant, can answer questions about and may be available to consult on school library issues and projects.

Intellectual Freedom

Information about intellectual freedom and anti-censorship, book challenges and the reconsideration process, and Senate Bill 1098

Library Media Endorsement
How Oregon licensed teachers can find programs and add a library media endorsement to their license in order to work as a school librarian

OSLIS and Gale Databases
Support and training resources about OSLIS, a K-12 information literacy website and citation tool with access to the statewide databases, available to all Oregon schools

Professional Development

Information about state, regional, and national conferences and webinars and about the Library and Information Science (LIS) Collection

Staffing and Funding
Quality Education Model's (QEM) recommended staffing and funding for school libraries, and current and historical staffing levels

Standards and Studies

Oregon and national school library and technology standards, Future Ready Librarians Framework, studies about the value of school libraries, and more

Contact

Jen Maurer
School Library Consultant
jennifer.maurer@slo.oregon.gov
971-375-3540

School Library Services