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The Independent Librarian: life at a private school library
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The Independent Librarian Sarah Clark, Windward School Library, Los Angeles
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California Library Association Conference 2011, Pasadena UCLA Career Forum
After this presentation you will better understand… • …what it is like to work in an independent school library. • …how librarians can play an essential role within a
school. • …the skills needed for school librarianship. • …whether school librarianship is right for you.
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Windward School
WW at a Glance: - Mar Vista, Los
Angeles - Established 1971 - 540 students - Grades 7-12 - 100% students from
class of 2011 enrolled in 4-year colleges
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Windward School
Center for Teaching and Learning: - New building
opened fall 2009 - Student and faculty
support space and services
- AKA the CTL or the Library
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2nd Floor Reading Room
Quiet retreat with comfortable chairs and tables for reading, studying and contemplation.
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1st Floor Research Center
Collaborative and social learning space with access to technology without being dominated by technology.
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Lower Level Digital Media Commons
Multimedia intensive classroom studio for film, graphic design, publications, animation and other multimedia courses and projects.
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“This library has everything!”
Study Rooms and Smart Boards http://wiffiti.com/screens/84436, text @wif84436 + your message to 87844; Twitter: @s_elaineclark or #clacareer http://vimeo.com/31466105
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Image by O
pen Eye, http://ww
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/photos/openeye • “It must be nice to read books all day!”
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Image by O
pen Eye, http://ww
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/photos/openeye • “It must be nice to read books all day!”
Becoming Essential
A Helpful Librarian: • Catalogs books. • Helps when students ask for it. • Helps when teachers ask for it. • Is knowledgeable about the
collection. • Teaches lessons on citation, but
does not think of herself as a teacher.
• Provides quiet study space. • Doesn’t mind kids. • Thinks of the library as a space
and materials first.
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Becoming Essential
An Essential Librarian: • Builds dynamic collections of
materials and online resources. • Anticipates and responds to
student needs in and out of the library.
• Seeks out faculty and engages with them regularly.
• Establishes herself as the research expert.
• Considers herself a teacher. • Loves working with kids. • Thinks of the library as student
and teacher services first.
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Become Essential
Become the CENTER OF CAMPUS
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Become Essential
Become a RESEARCH EXPERT
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Become Essential
Become a TEACHING PARTNER
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Ryan, History Teacher
Larisa, History teacher and CTL Co-Director
Jordan, Theater teacher
Become Essential
Become a STORYTELLER
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IS SCHOOL LIBRARIANSHIP RIGHT FOR ME? Take the quiz and find out!
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School Librarianship Quiz
I enjoy working with kids. I like a fast-paced work environment. Wow, I wish I had summer and winter breaks! I enjoy work that ebbs and flows. I love learning new things. I read a lot. I enjoy working with technology.
I am incredibly service-oriented. I like working in teams. I challenge myself constantly to do better work. I am patient. I enjoy being creative. I want to have a say in defining my role. I consider myself to be a self-starter
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If you scored 11/14 or above, you could be a school librarian!
I enjoy working with kids. I like a fast-paced work environment. Wow, I wish I had summer and winter breaks! I enjoy work that ebbs and flows. I love learning new things. I read a lot. I enjoy working with technology.
I am incredibly service-oriented. I like working in teams. I challenge myself constantly to do better work. I am patient. I enjoy being creative. I want to have a say in defining my role. I consider myself to be a self-starter
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OKAY, MAYBE I WANT TO BE A SCHOOL LIBRARIAN What skills do I need? How should I prepare?
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What skills do I need?
Essential: • Cataloging • Ability to understand
and use emerging educational technologies.
• Management experience.
Desirable: • Experience creating
and supporting graphic design, film, and new media.
• Teaching experience. • Website creation and
management skills.
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• Resilience • Patience • Creativity • Drive • Desire to work with
young people • Organization • Love of reading and
learning
• Intellectual curiosity • Outgoing, attentive,
professional demeanor • Good sense of humor • Self-starter • Excellent communicator • Someone who wants to
do it all: lesson design and keep the library neat and welcoming
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• Cataloging • Reader’s Advisory • Information Literacy
Instruction • Research Methods • Internships, jobs or
volunteer opportunities to manage, speak in front of others, lead a group, design and implement a survey, etc.
Non library possibilities: • Ed-tech integration • Web design and
marketing using new media tools
• Graphic design • Grantwriting
Final Message of Joy: Charlie http://wiffiti.com/screens/84436, text @wif84436 + your message to 87844; Twitter: @s_elaineclark or #clacareer
THANK YOU! QUESTIONS?
Find out more about Windward School: • ctl.windwardschool.org • www.windwardschool.org • @windwardctl
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