A future-ready librarian must stay ready for the changes that are continually taking place. The Coronavirus19 Virus that shut down the world in 2020 was an example of being ready for change. I plan to collaborate with others and stay informed on the resources available for library media specialists. This page lists resources that I will use continually to assist me in supporting my school and its community. Please click the images to visit the websites of the sources.

As a school librarian, I must be able to collaborate with other educators to provide the best learning experiences for the students. In order to do that I must be familiar with the learning standards and expectations required by the state. As a librarian, I should also be able to provide resources to the teachers and administrators. The Virginia Department of Education website provides the Standards of Learning(SOL) that I should be familiar with, as well as other information that educators, parents, and students need to know.

As a proud member of  Kappa Delta Pi, I have the benefits of getting support from a variety of education professionals, accessing resources that support my field, and growing professionally. This international honor society, founded in 1911, “fosters excellence in education and promotes fellowship among those dedicated to teaching.”  It also provides current news, events, and opportunities that help its members grow professionally and personally.

I also have a membership in this division of the American Library Association. AASL sets the standards that govern librarians as educators, who can support the learning environment within their organizations. In 2017, AASL updated the standards “to enhance and encourage higher-level learning in libraries that are constantly changing and incorporating more digital and visual media resources.” It also provides various publications, both online and print, yearly conferences, electronic learning(eLearning) courses, grants, and other awards. Most importantly, AASL advocates for library programs.

American Library Association is the parent organization for local state library associations and library education globally. Anyone going into the field of library science must become familiar with the oldest and largest library organization that provides resources and activities to help librarians grow in the profession and as leaders. ALA has been instrumental as a source for me in finding information for different course research.

Knowledge quest is a perfect title for this resource because it gives you information that you may be searching for as a librarian. KQ allows its members to commit to blogging for a year, by writing articles that may be of interest to other librarians and educational professionals. It provides professional development online and in person.

Becoming a member of the local chapters of the American Library Association provides a wealth of information and resources like the American library magazine. This magazine is published six times a year in print and a digital copy for the July/August issue. The organization’s dues pay for the magazine which is sent to nearly 65, 000 individuals and organizations worldwide. In its publications, I have access to trends, diverse perspectives of librarians from various locations, and announcements on professional growth.

I have enjoyed using this website to read about project-based learning. However, it provides information on social and emotional learning and technology. Filmmaker George Lucas founded the website in 1991 along with venture capitalist Steve Arnold. The website publishes articles based on interviews with teachers, students, administrators, who share ways to produce innovative and successful schools.