Meet the 21 st Century Library Media Specialist
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Meet the 21st CenturyLibrary Media Specialist
That Was Then
This Is Now
Electronic Information
21st Century Learning Library Style
That was then
This isnow
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“Library Media Specialists……empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.”
-Sara Kelly Johns, President of the AASL
Promoter of LiteracyMotivate students to pursue individual
reading interests.
Information ProfessionalInformation Literacy
Promote and ensure access and effective use of information resources in all formats for all learners.
Information ProfessionalInformation Technology
“Understand the role of technology in instruction, student learning, and professional development.”
(American Association of School Librarians, 1998)
Instructional Partner• Works with teachers and
administrators to change what is possible for student learning.
Instructional PartnerCollaborate with teachers about their instruction.
Assist teachers in accessing materials to support their curriculum and meet their content-area standards.
Program AdministratorAdvertise , advocate, and celebrate the school library media program!
-Prepare and administer budget -Classify, catalog, circulate materials-Develop policies for efficient operation-Build professional library-promote professional development-Foster and maintain relationships with public and academic libraries-Participate in curriculum development and implementation-Integrate information skills into instruction-Leader in implementation and integration of technology
Professional
Attend conferences, in-service activities, and Media Director meetings.
References
AASL. (1998). Information power. Chicago: American Library Association.
Valenza, J.K. (2004). Power tools recharged: 125+ essential forms and presentations for your school library information program. Chicago: American Library Association.
"Meet Your New School Library Media Specialist. " Today's Media and Knowledge Specialists. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2012. <http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3748779>.