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Librarians/Media Science Chatboard

by Lauren

Jun 6, 2010

Hi there!!

Does anyone remember the name of the show back in the 80s that had an artist sketching out drawings of a story that he was reading at the same time? May have been a PBS show, I'm not sure. Very popularly used in classrooms though. Hope some veterans can remember!

Thanks!

Vote for Stafford School in Manahawkin!

by stafford Schools

Jun 7, 2010

lease vote everyday in June for Stafford's School Idea in the Pepsi Refresh Contest!

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Article in WIRED about what a library should/could be?

by Bulldog

Jun 8, 2010

I was told about an article in WIRED magazine about a library of the future. I was trying to find it and I just can't. Does anyone know the article or have a URL for it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

MargieDee I think you are referring to this Google Library of the Future, which doesn't seem to be what you thought it might be talking about? [link removed] /

On 6/08/10, Bulldog wrote: > I was told about an article in WIRED magazine about a > library of the future. I was trying to find it and I just > can't. Does anyone know the article ...See More

Jun 20, 2010

Vote for Stafford School in Manahawkin!

by stafford Schools

Jun 8, 2010

lease vote everyday in June for Stafford's School Idea in the Pepsi Refresh Contest!

[link removed]

Just Published! 'A Writers Guide for Students and Teachers'

by Grace Adams

Jun 9, 2010

This ground-breaking publication is the doorway to the extraordinary world of African creativity 2010 / 2011 Black Authors & Published Writers Directory:

A Writers Guide for Students & Teachers Official Publication Date: May 24, 2010 ISBN: 1-877807-...See More

Feedback from School Librarians

by Kara Day

Jun 15, 2010

I am interested to get some feedback from people who successfully moved from a classroom teacher position to a school librarian position. Certification process/program? Experiences? Is school librarianship easier than classroom teaching? Harder? Pros and Cons? Surprises or regrets?

I am a certified Elementary Educator with 4 years of expe...See More

JJ Kara, I taught 3rd grade for 18 years before making the switch 5 years ago. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new position. I am at 2 elementazy k-5 schools.(2 1/2 days a week at each) I have 12 classes in each building. Each class comes once a week for 40 min. I teach reading skills, computer skills, library skills and research skills along with doing read al...See More

Jul 7, 2010

assignment for class I have to make an power point, I movie

by Andrea

Jun 18, 2010

Hi everyone, I am looking for ideas for a class that I am taking. I am going for my library license and would like to develop something to use in the library. I have to develop a power point, i movie, and a pod cast. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas that they have used in the library.

Are there state requirments on circulation of collection

by JSMITH

Jun 27, 2010

I am doing some research and was wondering if anyone new the answer to this question: It may very from state to state if there is such a thing but, Is there a required number of books that must circulate through the library in a given year in order for it to meet state requiements. Of Course the number of books being circulated will vary on student...See More

I've never heard of any. nm On 6/27/10, JSMITH wrote: > I am doing some research and was wondering if anyone new > the answer to this question: It may very from state to > state if there is such a thing but, Is there a required > number of books that must circulate through the library in > a given year in order for it to meet state requiements. Of > Course t...See More

Jul 5, 2010

Cece I know my state (MA) has guide lines that are not enforced except at the high school level, and then usually only when it's time for NEASC reviews and approval. The MSLA website has information on their website pertaining to library staffing and collection development. The ALA and school library division of the ALA also have guidelines.

I...See More

Jul 5, 2010

library aides/clerks

by Kara Day

Jul 2, 2010

I am a former teacher who will be going back to school in August to earn my school library certification. Would it be beneficial to me (career-wise) to get a job as a library aide/clerk next year while I am earning my certification? Is it worth taking a lower paying job to gain experience in this field? Thoughts or suggestions welcome.

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Kara Day Susie, that was my original thought. However, I soon discovered that in Texas, you must have at least 6 hours of your program under your belt before you can interview for librarian jobs. Unfortunately, I won't have that accomplished until December, and I know it is highly unlikely to find a job at that time, so this is Plan B! =)

Thanks f...See More

Jul 2, 2010

Booklady Kara, I worked for several years as Library Aide/Tech part while working on my Masters. My minor for my BA was Educational Media (school libraries) so I had the background with limited experience. If you are "under" a great person, you should learn lots about how to run a library--not just the teaching piece but the admin side.

When I was...See More

Jul 2, 2010

How Do You Cope With the Workload?

by Nervous

Jul 6, 2010

My background: was a classroom teacher for 5 years, had kids & took 5 years off, got MLIS degree, now interviewing for a school lib. job, preferably in middle or high school.

I had an interview this afternoon that went really well, and I am happy about that. But I am feeling completely overwhelmed by the scope of the responsibilities i...See More

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RunswithSissors I know my response is late, but that is an unreasonable workload. Where I am, they can't require us to work beyond the contract hours. That's why unions rock.

Oct 31, 2010

Media Lady On 7/06/10, Nervous wrote: > My background: was a classroom teacher for 5 years, had > kids & took 5 years off, got MLIS degree, now interviewing > for a school lib. job, preferably in middle or high school. > > I had an interview this afternoon that went really well, > and I am happy about that. But I am feeling completely &g...See MoreOn 7/06/10, Nervous wrote: > My background: was a classroom teacher for 5 years, had > kids & took 5 years off, got MLIS degree, now interviewing > for a school lib. job, preferably in middle or high school. > > I had an interview this afternoon that went really well, > and I am happy about that. But I am feeling completely > overwhelmed by the scope of the responsibilities if I am > offered this job (even if it is not this specific job, I > suspect it will be a similar situation elsewhere). I didn't > go into library expecting to take an easy way out at all - > but I do have small children and can't work the 12-hour > days that it would probably take to get all of my duties > done! Webmastering, grant writing, reaching out to local > businesses, writing press releases for local media outlets, > leading professional development, running a reading > promotion campaign, doing booksale nights and other > fundraisers, community events, technology help tickets, > overseeing computer labs, doing a major weeding....without > even mentioning the collaborating with teachers AND duties > I will have to do on my own because of no assistant > (shelving, checking out books, repair, cataloguing, > collection development, etc). All of these things were > mentioned in the course of a 45-minute interview; heaven > knows what else will come up. No student helpers are > allowed in this school, but hopefully I would have some > parent volunteers. > > HOW DO YOU ALL COPE WITH THE WORKLOAD? Does what I > mentioned seem on par with a "typical" workload? I think I > will like the job, and this particular pair of > administrators who interviewed me seem really reasonable > and nice, but I feel like I am going to hyperventilate > thinking about how I will be able to do it all without > sacrificing a great deal of time with my family. I am fine > with working a 9 or even 9.5 hour day, but it doesn't seem > like I can possibly get everything done. > > HELP!?!??!

RUN! There is an old thread on here somewhere, where I detail all of what I am responsible for and it reads just like your list only longer. What's sad is that even if you figure out how to do all of that in an 8 hour day this will only tip off administration that you need more work. This is very indicative of where Media is headed these days. Don't be fooled by Media Specialist who say otherwise. Many times MS that are actually happy are either lying or they have administrators that are just easier on the MS at their school. There is no reason for me to lie, I would be a bad person if I told you other than what I have told you in this post. The job really is overwhelming, I would definitely do the job since jobs are tight right now, but be planning hard to find something else or get qualified in something else so in 2 years when you have had enough you can move on.

Nov 6, 2010

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