School Library Media Coordinators

Opening Meeting

WelcomeExperience? Who are we?

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The Future is Here: Essential Qualities for 21st Century School Library

Media Centers

Let’s talk about… 21st Century Skills Partnership Role of the School Library Media SpecialistStandards StudentsRecommendations and Ideas

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It’s not just about books any more…• Reading remains critical to student success • Books are viable (mostly) but… • Other forms of reading

audio e-books on-line resourcesdevicesInternet

What is the role of the school library media specialist today?

• Leadership and instruction information and technology literacy

• Promote reading • Collaborate with teachers• Market • Procure and maintain resources to support

curriculum • Promote intellectual freedom • Manage a program(s)• Keep up with technology

Did you ever think?

People would challenge Huckleberry Finn and Scout Finch?

Vampires would become a social norm? Testing would take over your computers?You would have computers? People would question whether having a

library is NECESSARY? That a nook might be something other than a

cozy corner?

REFRESHED ISTE STANDARDS Students, Teachers and Administrators

Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Research and Information Fluency Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and

Decision MakingDigital Citizenship Technology Operations and Concepts

AASL 21st Century Learner Inquire, think critically and gain knowledgeDraw conclusions, make informed decisions,

apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge

Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society

Pursue personal and aesthetic growth

North Carolina School Library Media Coordinator standards

THE DIGITAL STUDENT•Net Generation, Generation Y, Millenials, Digital Natives, iGeneration, ADHD Generation (your own term here)•Constantly connected•Multi-taskers •Instant gratification •Internet first•Comfortable with online relationships•Work in teams•Games

The 21st century school library Integrated and essential – don’t forget VISIBLE Promotes collaborative planning and teachingSupplies full range of information resources in

multiple formatsSupports diverse learning needs, abilities and

styles Integrates technology with real world learningPromotes 21st century information and

technology literacy skillsSuggestions?

For example the library website At a minimum: Access to NCWiseOwlDestiny Catalog or Library System Online Curriculum Resources –

http://www.thinkfinity.org Administrator Resources Hours of operation Contact information

Visibility and program data What data are you collecting on your program?Do you report regularly to your administrator?Do you reach out to the parent community? Do your teacher colleagues rely on you to

accomplish their goals? Do you reach out to them?

Do you design projects? Do you teach?Do you participate in curriculum design?Do you have a relationship with your technology

facilitator?

Instructional Technology Facilitators

Carolyn Grantham Coopers Nashville Red Oak Bailey Middlesex

Nancy Doughtie DS Johnson Benvenue Englewood Cedar Grove *Rocky Mount High

Nathaniel Moses Swift Creek Pope Williford Hubbard Winstead

Keen Gravely Edwards Parker Baskerville Spring Hope Tar River Northern Nash

Instructional Technology Facilitators

Deandrea Williams Early College Nash Central High Red Oak Middle

Josh Griffen Southern Nash High Southern Nash Middle Nash Central Middle

Collection Are you making maximum use of FREE online

databasesAre you weeding?Do you maximize use of your automation system?Does your collection proactively support the

curriculum?Do teacher colleagues know how to use library

resources? Are you exploring new technologies or media? Do you provide professional resources to

colleagues?

FacilityHow is it arranged? Does the physical arrangement encourage

collaboration? Or solitude? Is it accessible all day? Or longer?Are materials readily accessible? Is it attractive and welcoming?

The Librarian Are you nice or scary? Do you understand the needs of a 21st century student? Are you embracing technology? Would “technology

integrationist” describe you?Are you knowledgeable about online resources? Are you actively collaborating with your teachers and

administrator(s)?Do you read journals and keep up with trends in your

profession? Are you a NCSLMA member? Do you attend the state

conference? October 4-6 Have you asked?Are you tired?

What next Small steps are OK!What would you like to do differently? How can you start accomplishing your goals?

Let’s Look Deeper