A. Library Media Specialist
Q. How did you become a librarian?
A. It was accidental...I wanted to pursue a career as a news researcher but started working as a research and reference librarian instead.
Q. How often do students visit the library, and what do they do there?
A. Students visit the library each week (a few classes visit every other week). The lower grades have sing alongs, storytime, and an art activity to coincide with the story or unit. If time permits, they can read independently. The upper grades have read-alouds, a library skill lesson, and book selection and check out.
A. Having library skills is the ability to use the library and its resources effectively. For example, knowing the difference between fiction and non-fiction; why reference books can not be checked out; how to download electronic resources for a class project; etc. In my opinion, it's important for upper grade students to learn these skills because it allows them to get maximum benefit from what is available and also to be able to evaluate the information that they retrieve.
Q. What can parents do to encourage their child to read?
A. Parents can encourage their child to read by reading with them. If the child is a reluctant reader, it may be helpful to let the child choose the story. Also, when a child sees his or her parents read he or she is more likely to become a reader.
Q. What do you love best about your job?
A. Getting to see students excited to visit the library and being able to witness them reading for enjoyment.