1. 4/26/2003 LIS 696 1 My Practicum Reflections By Ryan Yoshizawa

2. 4/26/2003LIS 6962 My Most Exciting Moments  Meeting staff and faculty members at the “Donkey Cup” golf tournament.  Teaching my first lesson.  Unveiling my first book display.  Collaborating with a teacher on a lesson.  When I saw a student teaching another student how to use a book’s index.

3. 4/26/2003LIS 6963 Most Valuable Things Gained  Experience  The beginnings of a support network  Insight and feedback  Resources for future use  A personal vision of librarianship

4. 4/26/2003LIS 6964 Most Important Things Gained  Self-confidence  Greater appreciation for the profession  A more realistic view of librarianship  Insider secrets  Optimism for the future

5. 4/26/2003LIS 6965 My Vision/Mission Statement The library should be a welcoming place that offers a range of materials in a variety of formats to meet the diverse needs of its users. It should promote literature appreciation, the free exchange of information and intellectual freedom through advocacy and leadership. Furthermore, the library should be the hub of information within the learning community by connecting individuals with resources and by providing them with the skills they will need to prosper in an information rich environment.

6. 4/26/2003LIS 6966 A welcoming place A range of sources Life-long learners Diverse needs Easy to use Information society

7. 4/26/2003LIS 6967 Conclusion “The school library media program succeeds to the degree it affects teaching and learning.” --Donna L. Peterson, 1999 “Celebrate the understood, not the found.” --Dr. Ross Todd, 2003 “Technology is only as good as the people who use it.” --Ryan Yoshizawa, 2003 Cartoon borrowed from http://www.nea.org/ans/clipart.html