Rosalie Elementary School Library Case Study

Purpose/Mission – The mission is to actively represent the community to focus support for every child’s success.

In New on the Job: A School Library Media Specialist’s Guide to Success, Ruth Toor and Hilda Weisburg present a one-stop manual for first-year school library that details numerous aspects of what it means to be a successful school library media specialist. The authors, both of whom are veteran former school librarians, outline everything from the job interview to the last day of school, sharing years of wisdom and practical insight into the ins and outs of the profession. Special attention is paid to developing relationships between the various members of the school population and associated individuals, including students, teachers, administrators, school board members, parents, and volunteers. The authors remind school librarians to keep

Furthermore, school library media centers provide students from poverty with access to print and digital information. As a school library media specialist, I will use my expertise in children’s literature and information literacy to lessen the educational gap between high-income and low-income students through providing equitable access to information for all students. Moreover, by pursuing a career as a school library media specialist at the elementary level, I will be able to help early childhood students from diverse backgrounds develop literacy skills. I am seeking a career as a library media specialist to use my expertise as a information professional and the resources of library media centers to empower students through instilling their love of reading and increasing their information literacy to foster educated and empowered school

The process I used to create the advocacy video provides evidence of how my core values as a school librarian can positively affect the students and teachers around me. Based on the Texas Education Agency’s SBEC School Librarians Standards for the initial Preparation of School Librarians the following standards were met:

Their vision statement is to prepare all students to meet the academic, creative, and social challenges and responsibilities of our society. Their mission statement is to provide the students with learning environments that are safe and conducive to learning, and to embrace school and community partnership. The core values and beliefs of the school is that every individual is entitled to an emotionally and physically safe and respectful learning environment. Schools that stimulate progress will produce students who will become great critical thinkers and problem

The school district`s mission statement is: “to fully support all students in their personal development as successful learners and respectful contributors to

Thinking of the roles school librarians have to play in advancing a school’s curriculum, what role do you anticipate will

The more knowledge an individual acquires, the more opportunities for growth are at hand. Not only this applies to everyday life lesson, but it is very applicable for all scholars of all ages. The library is a public resourceful place of where anyone has access to learning about literature, art, mathematics, etc. The modern age of technology has expanded the resources to unlimited online databases for any individual to search any topic. The library at Prince George’s County Community College offers available online, search databases for peer-reviewed scholarly journals, e-books, news articles, etc. Julie Seigel, is one of the librarians who is available to answer particular questions about the library resources. The information presented by Ms. Seigel was delivered in a clear speech, understandable vocabulary, and at a normal rate of speed.

There are an enormous amount of people in the United States that depend on the librarian to do different tasks that they cannot do. Patrons may think it is simple, but before you can become a librarian you have to learn how to conquer some patrons that come in, you have to learn how to work the desk and learn how to work the shelves.

My objective is to become a certified school library information specialist. Taking into consideration my extensive background in bilingual education and the instruction received at TWU, I believe I would be able to make a difference in the school community. In my current position as librarian of record in an elementary school, I have the opportunity to practice the abilities learned during the completion of my master’s degree. I plan and implement collaborative lessons with other educators. I teach my students technology skills and web 2.0 tools. I am an active member of the leadership team and help integrate the educational curriculum throughout the school. I am improving my collection development skills in order to adapt my collection

Chula Vista became the third site in the San Diego County Library system to have an automated “Library To Go” book machine. The “Library To Go” book machine will hold up to 348 items, and the majority of the “Library To Go” book machine’s emphasis is on the newest and most highly demanded titles. The device is stock with books on parenting, healthy lifestyles, and early childhood development as well as youth and teen books. The machine is equipped to allow users to return books, download electronic material, reserve books, and pay fines. Users need only a San Diego County Library card, and the machine is free to use. Due to the demographics of the area, the device will offer a significant number of Spanish-language materials. The kiosk will be touchscreen and simple enough for kids to use. This kiosk extends the library system’s mission to inform, educate, and entertain. Patrons with busy schedules that do not regularly permit library visits will be able to visit the kiosk any time. Chula Vista kiosk is an investment in library services and an effort to remove barriers to information and knowledge.

While I was helping out at the library, I realized just how many resources we have available to us students. I also noticed that most students didn’t even know about them, much less how to access them. We had numerous events such as a computer coding workshop (for people of all ages) which I would have gone to if it wasn’t for it being during one of my classes. I was also surprised to find that many of the librarians went to the events. One resource for example, is the online librarian chat where you can ask for help in finding sources, which was especially helpful

The mission statement “to foster in our students a belief in their individual strengths, a love of learning, and a respect for self and others, all in a safe, positive, and caring environment” encompasses the belief all students are teachable. The principal embodied this mission statement, with shift

Central Idea (Need): The worth of public libraries in America extends far beyond the books they offer; libraries also provide access to computers and internet connections, meeting places for community activities and groups, guidance services for patrons, tutoring programs, and advocacy for child literacy programs. Despite the value of these resources to struggling communities, libraries have seen a decline in both public usage and federal funding in recent years.

Curtin University Library (henceforth 'the Library ') is a large academic library that serves 30,000 students. Within this Library, the library services seeks to provide equal learning support and reference services to a diverse range of users. Currently these users range from: