The School Librarian:
Published on Nov 23, 2015
Interested in becoming a school librarian, or just wondering what the job entails? This slideshow will provide a brief introduction.
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
School librarians wear
a LOT of hats.
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We are library managers, teachers, and educational leaders.
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Qualifications vary by state, but almost all are certified teachers, and most have a master's degree from an American Library Association accredited school
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Media Types/Formats
- Print: Books, Graphic Novels, Periodicals, Newspapers
- Electronic: Ebooks (various formats), Audio Books (downloadable), Databases, Software, Apps
- A/V: Audio Books (various formats), CD/DVDs, Cameras, Video Cams, Ereaders, Tablets, MP3 players
- Dinosaurs: Tapes, VHS, Etc.
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Collection Development
- Student Interests
- Curriculum Needs
- Range of Reading Abilities
- Community Standards
- Professional Development
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Selection Resources
- Journals (Booklist, SLJ)
- "Best Of" Lists
- Blogs
- Social Media
- Conferences
- Student/Colleague Suggestions
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Managing Physical Collection
- Catalog
- Cover/Maintain/Repair
- Organize
- Circulate
- Weed
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Managing Electronic Resources
- Catalog (if applicable)
- Add Points of Access
- Maintain
- Circulate/Monitor Use
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School librarians may work on a fixed or a flexible teaching schedule, or a combination of both.
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What we teach
- Selecting and Evaluating Media
- Accessing Information
- Sharing Information
- Legal/Ethical Use of Information
- Using Technology as a Tool
- Digital Citizenship
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School librarians provide individualized service to teachers and students ... and to administration, support staff, parents, and the larger community.
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For Teachers
- Recommend/gather resources
- Collaborate on lessons
- Offer professional development
- Assist with technology
- Respond to requests
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For Students
- Research assistance
- Interlibrary loan
- Makerspace
- Reader's Advisory
- Safe Haven
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School librarians organize events to promote lifelong learning and reading.
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Just a few Examples ...
- Author visits
- Poetry slams
- Reading programs
- After school clubs
- Family nights
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School librarians must market their programs and services.
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Keeping A High Profile
- Website www.cvschools.org/eagle_view.cfm?subpage=9735
- E-Newsletter (yours and others)
- Committees
- Social Media: www.pinterest.com/evimcl www.pinterest.com/mbokelman/
- Old-School Methods
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