MEC Media Center

A Library Media Specialist is…

A Teacher - I work with students in the library media center, the computer lab and in the classroom.  I meet district curriculum standards, teach students to research effectively, evaluate information and use current technology.

A Collaborator - I work with teachers to plan, instruct, and evaluate student learning. 

A Resource Locator - I help students and staff find answers to questions and help find resources of all kinds to support classroom instruction.

Technology Literate - I work with students to use technology competently, efficiently and morally.

A Manager -Along with the assistance of many people, I make sure the library media center runs effectively and efficiently.  I manage budgets and select, evaluate and purchase books, AV equipment and technology to meet the educational needs of our students and teachers.

A Technician - I manage, maintain and schedule all the audio-visual equipment in our buildings and troubleshoot technology problems. Many of us also serve as the Technology Coordinator and are responsible for network, software and user management.   

A Staff Developer - I help teachers learn new technologies and how to use them with students.

Highly Educated - I have an endorsement in Library Science and a Master's degrees in reading. 

A Lover of Literature - I enjoy sharing great books with students, teachers, staff and student families. I hope I entice students to have a lifetime love of reading. I also have ideas on how teachers can incorporate great books into a variety of curriculum topics.

A Lover of Learning - I love to hear about great books students are reading and new technologies students have discovered!

A Library Media Specialist is someone who makes a difference for every single person in our buildings!

 Adapted from ‘What Should a Teacher Expect a School Library Media Specialist to Be,’ by Carl A. Harvey II of North Elementary, Noblesville, Indiana.  Library Media Connection February 2005.