[aisle] Elimination of Full-Time Librarian In Our Two-School District

Wed Apr 6 14:51:13 CDT 2022

I would love to hear more about certification opportunities!

On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 2:24 PM Loughran, Michelle via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hi Gail,
>
> This has been on my mind for some time and I just noticed your title in
> your email signature. So, here goes.
> May I also suggest that AISLE state that a "state certified or endorsed"
> school librarian is recommended in each building? We have a number of
> classroom teachers that have filled the role of library media center
> director in our district without the requirement of certification. That
> specific language was taken out of our district's job requirements several
> years ago. It is extremely frustrating because even our art, music, and gym
> teachers must have certification in their field but not our librarians.
>
> Some of these same people are also serving on committees at AISLE,
> presenting at conferences, and receiving grants. I don't believe that is
> appropriate either. Is this a by-law change that should be suggested?
>
> Thank you for hearing me out,
>
> *Michelle Loughran*
>
> *Michelle Loughran, NBCT*
> Library Media Center Director
> Fry Elementary School
> 3204 Tall Grass Drive, Naperville, IL 60564
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/3204+Tall+Grass+Drive,+Naperville,+IL+60564?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> 630-428-7414
> http://fry.ipsd.org
> Indian Prairie C. C. School District 204
>
>
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> *From:* AISLE <aisle-bounces at list.railslibraries.info> on behalf of
> Meyer, Gail via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 6, 2022 1:31 PM
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> discussion list <aisle at list.railslibraries.info>
> *Cc:* Meyer, Gail <GMeyer at tfd215.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [aisle] Elimination of Full-Time Librarian In Our
> Two-School District
>
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>
> Karrie et al,
>
> AISLE has recently been working on creating a statement to send to schools
> who are considering eliminating librarian positions (or already planning
> to), expressing our concern as an organization and stressing the importance
> of a librarian for all members of the school community.  You are not
> forgotten!
>
>
>
> We also have an Advocacy committee that is working on gathering data about
> how many schools in the state do not currently have full-time librarians,
> to inundate them with information about why they need one. 😊
>
>
>
> Gail Meyer
>
> AISLE Board Member 2020-2022
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* AISLE <aisle-bounces at list.railslibraries.info> *On Behalf Of *Karrie
> Fisher via AISLE
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 6, 2022 10:02 AM
> *To:* AISLE-Share: Association of Illinois School Library Educators
> discussion list <aisle at list.railslibraries.info>
> *Cc:* Karrie Fisher <kfisher at district31.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [aisle] Elimination of Full-Time Librarian In Our
> Two-School District
>
>
>
> Hello Robin and Other Supporters,
>
>
>
> Thank you so very much for your offer to come and support us!  I would
> love it!  I was thinking AISLE should have a committee that advocates for
> librarians to BOEs since so many of us seem to be facing the elimination of
> our jobs.  Wouldn't it be great if a group of us wrote letters on behalf of
> librarians who are losing their jobs and sent them to all the BOEs that are
> eliminating them?  I certainly see this situation from a different lens and
> would be more than happy to write letters and attend BOE meetings that are
> close by.
>
>
>
> We plan on attending the board meeting and making a statement.  I'm hoping
> our teachers also write letters or show up because so many of them are
> angry and upset.
>
>
>
> Our board meetings are public.  In addition to giving people a platform to
> talk, they also read letters publicly that are written to the board.  If
> anyone is interested, here are the details:
>
>
>
> Date:  April 19
>
> Time: 7:00 p.m.
>
> Location: 2055 Landwehr Road, Northbrook, IL
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2055+Landwehr+Road,+Northbrook,+IL?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> Room:  LIBRARY (Ironically)
>
> Contact:  All inquiries or questions for the District 31 Board of
> Education can be sent to d31board at district31.net.
>
> Board Members: https://www.district31.net/domain/139
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> NOTE: Most of our board members are parents of students I teach!
>
>
>
> Thank you to anyone who is willing to write a letter on my behalf or
> attend the meeting.  I will happily return the favor!
>
>
>
> Happily Ever After,
>
> Karrie Fisher, Library Media Specialist
>
> [image: Bitmoji Image]
>
> *Winkelman Library Resources: Click HERE
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> the Card Catalog!*
>
>
>
> Winkelman School * 1919 Landwehr Road *
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1919+Landwehr+Road+*+Glenview,+IL+60026?entry=gmail&source=g>
>  Glenview, IL
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> 60026
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> 847-729-5650 * Fax 847-729-5654
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> On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 9:26 AM Katie Nelson via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
> Karrie,
>
> If you think it would be appropriate - I work at a school that has two
> Winkelman School parents.  Would you mind if I shared the situation with
> these teachers?  Oftentimes I feel like the public doesn't realize what is
> happening until it is too late.
>
> Let me know,
>
> Katie
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 9:16 AM Strom, Pamela M via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
> Karrie,
>
>
>
> Good luck at the board meeting.  Yes, unfortunately, this does seem to be
> an "easy" cost saving measure that administrators can take and you are far
> from alone.  It is so unfortunate when we watch the news and see book
> challenges etc., that have an impact on our most vulnerable students.
> Often times the librarian is the person in the building who knows about
> these students and who has cultivated relationships with them.  The library
> is where they feel safest.  If they think getting rid of a librarian
> position will not be noticed, they are sadly mistaken.
>
>
>
> Pam Strom,
>
> New Trier High School
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> *From:* AISLE <aisle-bounces at list.railslibraries.info> on behalf of
> Christie C via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 6, 2022 7:38 AM
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> *Cc:* Christie C <christiechandlerstahl at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [aisle] Elimination of Full-Time Librarian In Our
> Two-School District
>
>
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> Karrie,
>
> I am stunned to read this. You have done so much to transform your
> school’s library and to bring such high quality lessons and lit discussions
> to the students. I’m glad this group has provided you with some great
> advocacy tools. I wish you all the best as you go forward.
>
> Am thinking of you.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Christie
>
>
>
> Christie Chandler-Stahl
>
> Resource Center Director
>
> Greeley School - Winnetka District #36
>
> Christiechandler at winnetka36.org
>
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 4, 2022 at 11:20 AM Karrie Fisher via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
> I am a full-time librarian in District 31, Glenview, a two-school
> district.  I am in the K-5 building.  We have a full-time librarian in our
> middle school. We are a suburb located north of Chicago.
>
>
>
> We were told that next year library classes will *no longer be part of
> the schedule*, and we will have ONE full-time librarian and one full-time
> assistant for both buildings.  The librarian (our MS librarian) will travel
> between the two buildings, as will the assistant.
>
>
>
> The eliminated librarian -- me (K-5) -- will be reassigned to a classroom
> teacher position.
>
>
>
> To fight for our students and our library programs, we are gathering
> information and research that we will present to our superintendent,
> principals, and BOE.  I know this has happened in other school districts.
> Does anyone have any specific research or antidotes that we could share?
> Has anyone successfully fought for their full-time librarians, students,
> and programs, and gotten a decision reversed?
>
>
>
> Any help we can get will be greatly appreciated by us!  Our BOE meeting is
> April 19.
>
>
>
> Happily Ever After,
>
> Karrie Fisher, Library Media Specialist
>
> [image: Bitmoji Image]
>
> *Winkelman Library Resources: Click HERE
> <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fdistrict31.follettdestiny.com%2f&c=E,1,J9cN2WosvFzNj1lXOLJ9Y4YrVKLF7DCrZgfmriwtyM5BkEYLoxZGhr3gRH8irwMtl8N9xIYJg8tfkgi0pJmIMOEpb4ixVWiXUn16JLS97teXkjOz3MifVIJroTw,&typo=1> for
> the Card Catalog!*
>
>
>
> Winkelman School * 1919 Landwehr Road *
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/919+Landwehr+Road+*%C2%A0+Glenview,+IL%C2%A0+60026?entry=gmail&source=g>Glenview,
> IL  60026
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