[aisle] Help! I'm meeting with Superintendent to fight for my library

Mon Oct 5 11:24:03 CDT 2020

We had to fight for our jobs also.  I hate to see anyone else have to go
through it....I started keeping a list of emails with material in case we
had to go through it again. I don't want to overwhelm you so here's just a
few things that may help
Video:
https://rilibraries.org/Overdue

This document from the NYC School Library System will help you articulate
your translation of practice from the library classroom to online learning.
https://nycdoe.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=53070594

Principal’s Know:  School librarians are the heart of the school (Moreillon
& Starrett, 2014) (5:15 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bihGT7LoBP0

School Libraries Matter: The Changing Role of the School Librarian
(Capstone, 2014) (4:45 min.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eilZJp3_h8

And here is something to lighten the mood... a video with Wizard Nick
Offerman explaining why librarians are better than the internet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7IESxDtn8Y

Common Sense Article: 21st Century Classroom
<http://view.commonsense-email.org/?qs=10d36179384c288a93fad0ce79502aca7c8aea93e7735cdf6530be201be81dfdc86d23f12202ba86f735ecd12b9a36c72c4c613108ba71a5b033c0f81df83e6e3e7c133a7c130b844b4f8e4e43b3d10bd1d99755a4fc240b>

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

Barb Miller via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info>
Wed, Feb 5, 11:13 AM
to *Barb*, AISLE-Share:
As district librarian I am responsible for:

   - collection development
   - library budget
   - grant writing
   - summer reading program
   - book fair finances
   - cataloging and processing all library materials
   - professional development for the library paras
   - library curriculum and lesson plans
   - Battle of the Books
   - overseeing how our libraries function within the school community
   - submitting per capita/certification/traffic/etc. reports to the state
   library
   - subbing for the library paras when they are out
   - maintain the library webpage
   - maintain the library Wiki

That's what I came up with off the top of my head; there may be more.
Barb Miller
Learning Resource Center Facilitator
Troy Community Consolidated School District 30C

*“What a school thinks about its library is a measure of what it feels
about education.” Harold Howe*

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Michelle Harris via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info>
Wed, Feb 5, 3:33 PM
to *Michelle*, AISLE-Share:
Here's what I typed up a couple of years ago...

Librarian Job Description - Grade School

   -

   Teach 22 classes each week in Library Skills and Technology --keeping
   IEPs, RtIs, health, and CICO information in mind.
   -

   Prep 7 lesson plans weekly (self-created, custom curriculum)
   -

   Choose books for library collection (read reviews, scan catalogs, write
   POs, keep budget, oversee cataloging)
   -

   Collaborate with teachers
   -

   Oversee clerk/volunteers
   -

   Oversee circulation
   -

   Catalog & cover books
   -

   Write grants
   -

   Keep all statistics
   -

   Maintain budgets
   -

   Billing in Skyward, as needed

   -

   2 book fairs/year
   -

   Create & Maintain library website

Tech:

   -

   Daily Chrome help desk
   -

   Catalog all Chromebooks
   -

   Circulate all Chromebooks
   -

   Document tech issues
   -

   Password changes
   -

   Troubleshoot tech problems
   -

   Create new log-ons
   -

   Maintain spreadsheet of password

Extra:

   -

   Building Leadership Team
   -

   Tech Team
   -

   CS First Club (for 4th-6th grade)
   -

   read (so can make recommendations!)

Librarian Job Description - High School

   -

   Available for teacher collaboration or classroom instruction
   -

   Available to individual students for research help
   -

   Choose books for library (read reviews, scan catalogs, write POs, keep
   budget, oversee cataloging)
   -

   Oversee clerk/volunteers
   -

   Oversee circulation
   -

   Catalog & cover books
   -

   Write grants
   -

   Create & Maintain library website

   -

   RAILS liaison

Tech:

   -

   Post photos on school website
   -

   Daily Chrome help desk
   -

   Catalog all Chromebooks
   -

   Circulate all Chromebooks
   -

   Password changes
   -

   Create log-ons
   -

   Troubleshoot tech problems
   -

   Providing tech: projectors, carts, overheads, laptops, easels, etc.

Extra:

   -

   District Leadership Team
   -

   Tech Team
   -

   Yearbook --(online class)
   -

   Junior High Scholastic Bowl coach
   -

   Read (so can make recommendations!)

On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 11:01 AM Seren Conner via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

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Michelle Harris
District Librarian
Heyworth CUSD #

Hope it helps!!!
Renee
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On Mon, Oct 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM Jill Simpson via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hello to all of you!
>
> I have been told to set up a meeting with our Super to discuss my issues
> with library funding, staffing and support. Is there  anyone who would be
> willing to advise me on this? I'm in need of advice on strategy and reasons
> why our school district deserves at least one MLS.  Feel free to email or
> phone me directly.
>
> Jill Simpson
> High School Library Administrative Assistant
> Indian Creek CUSD #425
> 506 South Shabbona Road
> Shabbona, IL 60550
> jill.simpson at ictwolves.com
> 815-824-2197 x1107
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> about education.” -Harold Howe
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Renee Welch
Bednarcik Junior High <https://www.sd308.org/domain/965>
LRC Director

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