Extinction of the Media Specialist

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Extinction of the Media Specialist

by LibraryGirl

Jan 4, 2010

Are Media Specialist going to be around in 10 years? I am really starting to wonder. A couple of states have already gotten rid of us and I havent heard many reports about them having any problems because of it. Also, most Media Specialist I know have turned into Relief Teachers and Center Managers. With no real advocacy and or interest in the Media Center I fear extinction, your thoughts?

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wolfe In this world it is futile to try to predict what anything will be in 10 years. If you are worried about a job in 10 years try getting some experience as an archivist. There will be billions of pages of web info that will need preserving and organizing, so if you have those skills you will be needed somewhere.

Jan 5, 2010

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Cece I don't think we are heading for extinction, unless we refuse to adapt and evolve with the times! I know in the few years I have been in the field my job and skills have changed,but the core of the job remains the same - I am an educator. The tools I use and what I teach have changed. In my last school, I was the Internet/Database guru, most of the...See More

Jan 5, 2010

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Linda On 1/04/10, LibraryGirl wrote: > Are Media Specialist going to be around in 10 years? I am > really starting to wonder. A couple of states have already > gotten rid of us and I havent heard many reports about them > having any problems because of it. Also, most Media > Specialist I know have turned into Relief Teachers and > Cente...See More

Feb 27, 2010

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