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Direct linkJaeger, Paige – Library Media Connection, 2010
Years ago, working in isolation meant that to develop professionally, librarians had to read journals and wait for the two times per year there were librarian conferences locally, statewide, or nationally that would help them improve their program. Now colleagues, suggestions, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are merely a click away.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Courseware, Librarians, Instructional Design
Newton, Jennifer W. – Library Media Connection, 2008
To address the varying needs of media specialists, area Educational Technology Training Centers, Regional Educational Service Agencies (RESA), and larger school systems are forming professional development communities or consortia that cater specifically to the continuing education needs of library media specialists. In addition to academic and…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Workshops, Librarians, Media Specialists
Allen, Melissa; Bradley, Amy – Library Media Connection, 2009
During this time of economic crisis and the projected budget cuts in education, it is more important than ever to justify one's position as a critical element in the school. One excellent way to document the need for a full-time, certified media specialist in the school is through a portfolio. Maintaining a portfolio is cheap and fairly easy,…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Publicity, Media Specialists, Job Security
Geier, Denise B. – Library Media Connection, 2004
Principals should change their traditional evaluating methods while evaluating the library media specialists who also have to serve as a teacher or assume other additional responsibilities and adopt evaluation methods similar to those used for teachers. The "prep" period librarians provide a way to continue the method of instructing students in…
Descriptors: Media Specialists, School Libraries, Principals, School Administration
Gardner, Melissa E. – Library Media Connection, 2004
In March 2003, a total of 394 media specialists throughout the state of Kentucky completed an online survey regarding the professional development needs. The public relations subcommittee of the Kentucky School Media Association Board of directors generated the questions and collected data from the three parts of the survey-demographics,…
Descriptors: Library Role, Professional Development, Public Relations, School Libraries
Heath, Marilyn – Library Media Connection, 2003
Discusses the use of electronic portfolios by school library media specialists for professional development as a resume, an evaluation instrument, or other types of credential documentation. Includes guidelines for building a successful portfolio, including appropriate software selection; audience considerations; and technology skill…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Computer Software Selection, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
