S2:E19 - Today's Evolving Library
Download MP3 Shelli Ann currently works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for both a primary and elementary school in Texas. She began her library career working in a public library and moved to teaching for two years at a private school before returning to college to become a school librarian where she has been for the past 6 years. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, photography & spending time outdoors. Key Takeaways: School libraries should be hubs for school activity. They should be facilitators of information. Not just the information, but how to access a world of information Make sure you include librarians whenever you are making plans for professional development or the improvement of the library. Libraries have the ability to tie what is being taught in the classroom with the broader world. Libraries are evolving at a faster pace than the perception of the purpose libraries serve. It's important to tie your library and all it has to offer with other events that occur in the building. Stay in Touch: Twitter: @ann177345 Website: Unspoken Thoughts
Shelli Ann currently works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for both a primary and elementary school in Texas. She began her library career working in a public library and moved to teaching for two years at a private school before returning to college to become a school librarian where she has been for the past 6 years. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, photography & spending time outdoors. Key Takeaways:
- School libraries should be hubs for school activity. They should be facilitators of information. Not just the information, but how to access a world of information
- Make sure you include librarians whenever you are making plans for professional development or the improvement of the library.
- Libraries have the ability to tie what is being taught in the classroom with the broader world.
- Libraries are evolving at a faster pace than the perception of the purpose libraries serve.
- It's important to tie your library and all it has to offer with other events that occur in the building.
