THE ROLES OF THE MEDIA SPECIALIST Lisa White

A Media Specialist at a Glance… All images from Microsoft Office Clip Art

The Media Specialist is a LEADER  Seen by the school community as a knowledgeable leader both in and out of the media center.  Serves on the school’s leadership team.  Initiates programs and collaboration with administration, teachers, parents, students, and community.

The Media Specialist is a LEADER The in-services I developed show my leadership abilities because they serve as a guide to my colleagues on effective communication and tools. Artifacts The 2 year plan I developed demonstrate leadership because it shows an increased interest in the learning environment. {Click images to see full documents}

The Media Specialist is a LEADER Artifacts The Stakeholder Tips sheet demonstrates leadership because it promotes collaboration and communication between the SLMS and principal. {Click images to see full documents}

The Media Specialist is an INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNER  Assists in developing policies, practices, and lessons for best student achievement.  Collaborates with teachers in teaching and achievement of the standards.

The Media Specialist is an INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNER The Pathfinder activity demonstrates my ability as an instructional partner because it is an excellent collaboration tool. The Digital Storytelling Project is an example of my ability as an instructional partner because is integrates technology for better student achievement. {Click images to see full documents}

The Media Specialist is an INFORMATION SPECIALIST  Meaningfully integrates technology into the school, media center, and classroom.  Educates teachers, parents, and students on tools that can be used for more meaningful learning.  Uses information ethically.

The Media Specialist is an INFORMATION SPECIALIST {Click images to see full documents} The Media Center Website sample demonstrates my ability as an information specialist because it is an outreach to the school community through technology. The Tech Tip educates teachers on a Web 2.0 tool for more meaningful teaching and learning. The blog uses technology as a tool to communicate about education with others.

The Media Specialist is a TEACHER  Introduces students to skills necessary to be a successful 21 st century learner.  Develops and builds a love of reading in students.  Models and teaches research skills.

The Media Specialist is a TEACHER {Click images to see full documents} The book talk demonstrates my ability as a teacher because it introduces students to books they might not otherwise read. The Media Center Orientation demonstrates my ability as a teacher because it gives the students familiarity with the media center that is necessary for it to be a tool throughout the year. The Dewey Decimal Power Point is a teaching tool used in educating 21 st Century learners.

The Media Specialist is an PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR  Manages, updates, and organizes the collection and resources.  Develops a meaningful media program that best reaches all students.  Puts policies and procedures in place that ensures an effective program.

The Media Specialist is an PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR {Click images to see full documents} The Reference Log shows my ability as a program administrator because it is a useful tool for building a quality reference collection. The Reconsideration of Materials Power Point assists media specialists in effectively managing their collection.

The Media Specialist is an PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR {Click images to see full documents} The Media Program project shows my ability as a program administrator because it clearly defines an organized media program. The Policies & Procedures Handbook I developed lends itself to an effective program by defining the rules and actions that will be utilized in my media center.

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