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The Role of the Media Specialist? By Amy Moxley Patricia Carey Karen Dockery Kelly Earnest Sher

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The Role of the Media Specialist? By Amy Moxley Patricia Carey Karen Dockery Kelly Earnest Sher

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  1. The Role of the Media Specialist?ByAmy Moxley Patricia Carey Karen Dockery Kelly EarnestSheri Howard

  2. “So what does a librarian do all day besides shushing library patrons? Apparently he/she does quite a bit, most of which they were not told about in library school. A librarian is a(n): actor, animal control officer, cook, computer wiz, construction worker, censor, delivery person, driver, detective, exterminator, gardener, janitor, keeper of knowledge, marketing expert, moving person, negotiator, plumber, police officer, student, teacher, and witness.”Ann Driscoll Reference Librarian (2004)

  3. THE WARRIOR LIBRARIAN SURVEY OF LIBRARIAN TIME USAGE (2005)5% Patron assistance5% Library operations10% Library management10% Networking & meetings10% Meal breaks15% Filling out unnecessary paperwork45% Justifying existence, policies and salary

  4. The true role of a media specialist is ambiguous to everyone other than the media specialist.

  5. We know!

  6. INFORMATION POWER: Building Partners for Learning (1998) outlines four major action roles for the library media specialist: • Teacher • Instructional partner • Information specialist • Program administrator

  7. How do we let administration, teachers, and parents know?

  8. We propose a plan! • Show a PowerPoint presentation at New Teacher Orientation • Show the presentation at preplanning • Create and distribute a brochure for teacher reference

  9. The PowerPoint would look something like this:

  10. Welcome to Rockdale County! We are glad you have joined us for the 2006-2007 school year.

  11. What Can the Media Specialist do for You? Volumes!

  12. What do you envision the role of the media specialist to be?

  13. “So what does a librarian do all day besides shushing library patrons? Apparently he/she does quite a bit, most of which they were not told about in library school. A librarian is a(n): actor, animal control officer, cook, computer wiz, construction worker, censor, delivery person, driver, detective, exterminator, gardener, janitor, keeper of knowledge, marketing expert, moving person, negotiator, plumber, police officer, student, teacher, and witness.” Ann Driscoll, Reference Librarian (2004)

  14. Here’s what some teachers at our school described the role of the media specialist to be… • To help find the resources students are looking for and lead students to be interested in reading and research. • To keep up with Accelerated Reading – new books and tests. • To run the media center. • To help students and teachers find materials and equipment. • To facilitate learning in the library and learning about technology. • To organize all literature, video, and technology resources.

  15. INFORMATION POWER: Building Partners for Learning (1998) outlines four major action roles for the library media specialist: • Teacher • Instructional partner • Information specialist • Program administrator

  16. Teacher Many people are surprised that media specialists are teachers!

  17. As a teacher, the library media specialist collaborates with students, teachers, and community, plus provides opportunities to develop information literacy skills through: • Conducting story time • Teaching reference skills • Evaluating online resources

  18. Instructional Partner Media specialists know the curriculum and are here to make your life easier!

  19. As instructional partner, the library media specialist joins with teachers and others in creating learning tasks and assessments that integrate abilities required to meet subject matter standards by: • Suggesting media to support the standard • Sharing former lessons covering the topic • Providing connections to online and outside resources • Supplying materials to enrich the classroom

  20. Information Specialist Media specialists know where it is or how to find it!

  21. As information specialist, the library media specialist provides expertise in locating, evaluating, and creating information by: • Providing media to support standards • Supplying answers • Connecting students and teachers to community partners

  22. Program Administrator Media specialists do all those things that make a media center a resourceful place.

  23. As program administrator, the library media specialist manages all activities associated with the library media program such as: • Ordering new and suggested media to support the population and the curriculum • Checking in/out materials • Cataloging (making materials easy to find) • Conducting Book Fairs

  24. See our brochure for year-long reference!

  25. I look forward to creating a community of learning with you!

  26. By immediately promoting our role, we relay that we are a vital member of the learning community and begin the team work required to support the curriculum.

  27. References American Association of School Librarians (1998). Information power: Building partnerships for learning. Chicago: American Library Association. Baumbach, D.J. (2005). The school library media center web page: An opportunity too good to miss. Knowledge Quest, 33(3), 8-12. Bertland, L. (2004). School libraries on the web. Knowledge Quest, 33(1), 36-37. Braxton, B. (2004). Putting your school library online. Teacher Librarian, 31(4) 52-53. Brown, C. (2004). America’s most wanted: Teachers who collaborate. Teacher Librarian, 32(1), 13. Craver, K.W. (1994). School library media centers in the 21st century: Changes and challenges. Westport, CT: Greenwood. Credaro, A. B. (2005). Survey of librarian time usage. The Warrior Librarian, 223.

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  29. Hartzell, G. (2002). The metaphor is the message. School Library Journal, 48(6), 33. Hartzell, G. (2003). Taking the initiative. School Library Journal, 49(6), 39. Hartzell, G. (2003). Heard it through the grapevine. School Library Journal, 49(9), 41. Harvey II, C. (2004). The rookie. School Library Journal, 50(9), 50-53. Haycock, K. (1999). Foundations for effective school library media programs. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited. Howe, E. (1998). Make your library media center count. Knowledge Quest, 27(1), 28-30. Johnson, D. (1997). The indispensable librarian. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing. Jurkowski, O. (2004). School library website components. TechTrends, 48(6), 56-60.

  30. Kaner, C., & Fiedler, R. (2005). Testing library web sites for usability. Knowledge Quest, 33(3), 29-31. Lance, K.C., & Loertscher, D. V. (2001). Powering achievement: School library media programs make a difference. San Jose, CA: HI Willow Research & Publishing. Lau, D. (2002). Got clout. School Library Journal, 48(5), 40. Loertscher, D.V. (2001). Reinvent your school’s library in the age of technology. San Jose, CA: Hi Willow Research & Publishing. Renfroe, M. (2005). Products you can use to build your site. Knowledge Quest, 33(3), 17-18. Snyder, T. (2004). Gaining the hearts of administrators. Teacher Librarian, 31(4), 75. Warlick, D. (2005). Building web sites that work for your media center. Knowledge Quest, 33(3), 13-15. Wassman, A.M, (1998). New steps to service: Common sense advice for the school library media specialist. Chicago: American Library Association.

  31. Additional Sources Arant, W., & Benefiel, C.R. (Eds.). (2003). The image and role of the librarian. Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Information Press. This book is a collection of articles about the past and present roles of teacher librarians. It can be purchased in soft cover for $24.96 from the publisher at http://www.haworthpress.com/store/product.asp?sku=4896 Wilson, P.P., & MacNeil, A.J., (1998). In the dark: what’s keeping principals from understanding libraries. School Library Journal, 44(9), 114-116. Wright, J. (1998). Valuing the information professional: The worth of a school library media specialist. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Graduate School of Library and Information Science.

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