1. Roles of the School Library Media Specialist
Stephanie Suzanne Helms
Final Portfolio
Practicum
Spring 2012

2. The SLMS is a … Teacher Leader Program Administrator
Informational Specialist
Instructional Partner

3. The SLMS is a Teacher
The role of teacher for the School Library Media Specialist is fundamental for increasing student achievement. The SLMS empowers students to become lifelong learners by:
promoting a love and enthusiasm for reading
improving reading skills and comprehension
building new knowledge
helping students to access and use information and technologies appropriately, ethically and efficiently
assisting students in reflecting on their own learning and thinking

4. The SLMS is a Teacher
My role
As a SLMS and teacher I will teach, model and encourage a love of learning, reading and information seeking skills. I will be expected to educate students on the use of the media center, including locating and accessing resources, evaluating the resources they find, using information ethically, evaluating and reflecting on their own learning and understanding and creating a community of lifelong learners.
My Artifacts
Dewey Decimal Classification Powerpoint
Dewey learning aid project
Book Talk
Instructional Design Models Research Paper
School Wide Media Program
Two year Media Program
Cool Dewey sites
Pathfinders 1 & 2

5. The SLMS is a Leader
The School Library Media Specialist’s role of leader in the school setting is crucial to the development of an effective and successful school library media program.
The SLMS must lead the school in introducing and implementing the AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner.
The SLMS will lead the school’s media committee in implementing school wide programs that promote the school library media program throughout the school and community.
The SLMS will also lead the school in discovering and implementing new and innovative technologies that help improve and deepen student learning.

6. My role My Artifacts The SLMS is a Leader In-service modules
As a SLMS and a leader in the school community I will be expected to collaborate and partner with administrators, teachers and stakeholders to promote advocacy of the school library media program.
My Artifacts
In-service modules
Principal’s Powerpoint
Integrating Technology training powerpoint
Stakeholder’s Tips
Stakeholder’s Powerpoint

7. The SLMS is a Program Administrator
As Program Administrator the School Library Media Specialist makes certain that all members of the learning community have equal access to needed materials and resources.
When developing and implementing the school library media center’s mission, policies and procedures, the School Library Media Specialist’s highest priority is the needs of the learners and stakeholders of the media program.
The SLMS, as program administrator, ensures that the staff, budget and physical space of the media center are managed effectively and efficiently.
The SLMS is also actively engaged and involved in a wide variety of educational concerns, keeping current on educational issues that affect the school and students.

8. The SLMS is a Program Administrator
My role
As a SLMS and program administrator I will be expected to maintain a well-organized, well-maintained and well-planned school library media program. I will be readily accessible to all staff, parents and students in the school and will have an easy to understand system of organization for the media center that is shared with all stakeholders. I will choose materials and resources for inclusion in the collection that meet a wide variety of interests and needs and that meet the expectations of the selection policy.
My Artifacts
Integrating Technology training powerpoint
Floor plan design project
Policies and Procedures handbook
Dewey Decimal classification
Selection policy
Reconsideration policy
Acceptable use policy
Media Reviews
PR Strategies
Operations Manuel
Media Center website
Internet Filtering Research Paper
Principal’s Powerpoint
Stakeholder’s Tips
Stakeholder’s Powerpoint

9. The SLMS is an Information Specialist
The School Library Media Specialist is the gateway between the school and new, innovative technologies that can increase student achievement and expand learning.
The SLMS as Information Specialist identifies, evaluates, implements and conducts training of software, hardware and technological tools that enhance learning, access to, and use of information.
The SLMS is also responsible for educating staff and students on the ethical use of information and must stay abreast of copyright, fair use, and licensing issues as well as implementing policies and procedures related to the ethical use of information.

10. The SLMS is an Information Specialist
My role
As a SLMS and Information Specialist I will be expected to conduct training and in-services to keep the school community current in the uses of new technologies to improve student achievement. I will be expected to educate students and staff on the ethical use of information and monitor copyright, fair use and licensing issues throughout the school.
My Artifacts
Subscription to Tech and Learning, listservs, etc.
In-service modules
21st Century teacher
Pathfinder
AASL Standards Training Powerpoint
Reference logs 1-5
Weebly website
Pathfinders 1 & 2
Tech tips
Blog posts
Internet Filtering Research Paper
Media Center website

11. The SLMS is an Instructional Partner
As Instructional Partner the School Library Media Specialist collaborates with administrators, teachers and staff members to develop and enhance policies, procedures and curriculum that affect student learning.
The SLMS plans alongside teaching teams to build lessons guided by state standards that integrate technology, critical thinking skills, information literacy skills, social skills and cultural proficiencies.
The SLMS is an instructional designer, trained to collaborate, support, plan and implement curriculum lessons and activities to promote student achievement.

12. The SLMS is an Instructional Partner
My role
As a SLMS and Instructional Partner I will be expected to collaborate alongside teaching teams in designing lessons that will integrate our standards, student needs, technology, and various other skills. I will work with classroom teachers to create lessons that provide authentic learning experiences and enhance and deepen learning.
My Artifacts
Pathfinder
Principal Powerpoint
Cool Dewey sites
Pathfinders 1 & 2
Digital Storytelling Portfolio
In-service modules
Instructional Design Models Research Paper
School Wide Media Program
Two year Media Program
Book talk

13. The School Library Media Specialist …
Must be organized, innovative, flexible, versatile, cooperative
Is responsible for many roles- teacher, instructional partner, program administrator, leader and information specialist. The ability of the SLMS to fulfill these roles is interconnected and crucial to implementing a high quality, successful, and effective school library media program.
Promotes student achievement and success. Study after study has shown that an effective school library media program increases student achievement. This means that the SLMS greatly effects student achievement and the school community by performing these crucial roles.