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Discussion on librarians in the pipeline for NYC public schools
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Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about the number of librarians in the pipeline for NYC public schools and how they are prioritized for placement. The DOE representatives discuss the current numbers and the process for placing librarians in schools.
- After the fourth cohort, about 100 librarians will be available
- 90 teachers have been trained, impacting 15 schools and 77,000 students
- Principals make hiring decisions, with support from DOE to develop library programs
- Future growth of the librarian workforce depends on funding
Rita Joseph
1:52:35
Just one quick follow-up.
1:52:36
So in your pipeline, how many librarians do you have in the pipeline that will be ready and to be dispersed in New York City Public Schools?
Melissa Jacobs
1:52:45
After cohort four, we'll have about a hundred librarians.
1:52:48
We've just about put through 90 teachers and have impacted a 15 schools with over 77,000 students now having access to school librarians and a school library program.
Rita Joseph
1:53:05
How do you prioritize where you're going to place those librarians?
Melissa Jacobs
1:53:08
As we stated before, the principals are still prior are empowered to make the hiring decisions.
1:53:17
So, we encourage principals and work with them to build out a school library program and provide as much support to develop that program.
1:53:26
We have developed a program called Vital Libraries where we are able to provide a grant to schools to build out that program and develop a library advisory committee and hopefully make it a sustainable part of the school community.
Rita Joseph
1:53:42
And what is the goal to grow that workforce, the librarian workforce?
1:53:48
This year is a hundred.
1:53:49
What's the year for the next what's the goal for
Rachel Watts
1:53:51
the
Melissa Jacobs
1:53:51
next five We'd love to have a number for you, but it's all based on funding.