FAQ

=Frequently Asked Questions=

Who do I contact at the Virginia Department of Education?
Contact Linda Holt, Joyce Faye White, or Jean Weller, educational technology specialists in the Office of Educational Technology. The e-mail address for library services is library.services@doe.virginia.gov.

How do I find out about the Gale databases that are being provided by the Library of Virginia?
To find out what databases are available, the dates these databases expire, and information on accessing these databases, go to http://www.vpl.lib.va.us/databases/default.htm

What are the regulations regarding library media, materials and equipment as stated in the Virginia Standards for Accreditation?
According to section 8 VAC 20-131-190. Library media, materials and equipment in the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia-2006:

A. Each school shall maintain an organized library media center as the resource center of the school and provide a unified program of media services and activities for students and teachers before, during, and after school. The libtary media center shall contain hard copy, electronic technological resources, materials, and equipment that are sufficient to meet research inquiry, and reading requirements of the instructional program and general student interest.

B. Each school shall provide a variety of materials and equipment to support the instructional program.

What are the requirements for library staffing as outlined in the amended 2006 Standards of Quality?
(This document is available at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/suptsmemos/2006/inf135b.pdf)

3. Librarians in elementary schools, one part-time to 299 students, one full-time at 300 students; librarians in middle schools, one-half time to 299 students, one full-time at 300 students, two full-time at 1,000 students; librarians in high schools, one half-time to 299 students, one full-time at 300 students, two full-time at 1,000 students;

5. Clerical personnel in elementary schools, part-time to 299 students, one full-time at 300 students; clerical personnel in middle schools, one full-time and one additional fulltime for each 600 students beyond 200 students and one full-time for the library at 750 students; clerical personnel in high schools, one full-time and one additional full-time for each 600 students beyond 200 students and one full-time for the library at 750 students.