1. New Trails Lead to New Discoveries Teresa Knapp Gordon, NBCT Library Media Specialist Jefferson Elementary School

2. The Problem

3. The Goal

4. The Plan

5. The Plan (continued)

6. The Plan (cont.)

7. Read about best practice Reflect on current situation Survey the patrons Recruit partners Share the vision Fundraising Work, work, work

8. The Process Weeded over 5,000 books, 3500 the first year Collection Analysis and schedule overhaul Clean, clean, clean Painted Artwork Purchased new furniture and rugs

9. The Process (cont.) Rearranged the Media Center Created displays Created a welcoming vibe Made it smell better Instituted a technology plan Recently acquired eBooks and eReaders Filled in Common Core and Curricular Area gaps

10. Pics of Media Center

21. District Involvement District Technology Trainer Committee Member-LMS Evaluation Team Committee Member-District Technology Team Committee Member-LMS Policies and Procedures Team Committee Member-District Professional Development Committee

22. Professional Contributions Member-TIE Cadre Vice President-Little Rock Education Association Member-LREA Membership Committee Member-LREA Civic Responsibility Committee Member-LREA Crisis Team Member-LREA Negotiations Team

23. Professional Contributions Member-AAIM Member-AASL Member-ARA NBCT

24. Am I finished? Not even close! Working on programming Continuing to seek feedback from patrons Technology development

25. My Contact Information Teresa Knapp Gordon, NBCT Library Media Specialist Jefferson Elementary Teresa.knapp@lrsd.org 501.447.5006