Meet the 21 st Century Library Media Specialist

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.

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