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Division of School Library Studies
Portfolio Information
"As a child, my number one best friend was the librarian in my grade
school. I actually believed all those books belonged to her." --Erma Bombeck
Suggestions for Content:
General Portfolio Information
Vision Statement Describing a Superior School Library Program
- This can be a 1-2 page statement. Some students have included the Vision Statement from the Intro portfolio with their revised Vision and reflected briefly on how the vision has developed.
The Roles Librarians Assume
- Teaching of Information Skills and Reading Motivation
- Collaborative Teaching
- Information Specialist [i.e. Librarian...]
- Administrator-Manager of a school library program
For each area there should be approximately three exhibits of work you have done. It is acceptable to include articles from books, journals or websites, but these must be linked to your practice. The exhibits should be briefly identified, but APA citations are not required. Each exhibit should be a demonstration of competence. The exhibits for any area should be tied together with one reflection. Reflective writing does not describe the exhibits; rather it shows how you have thought through that particular role and how the exhibit demonstrates a part of it. It may be useful to think about:
What do I know about this now that I did not know before?
What can I do to perform this role that I couldn't do before this program?
What DO I do that I didn't do before?
What do I still need to do to improve my practice in this area?
Building Family Literacy in the Community at Large
- This is a new area that will help you prepare for the National Board process. It is an important area that we all need to pay more attention to. At this stage, it is sufficient for you to present a plan for building literacy in your community. You may want to target a specific audience and include your public library or another institution in your plan.
Ethical Considerations of Librarianship
- Describe your experiences and current thinking about intellectual freedom, privacy and copyright. Exhibits can enhance your description, but are not required.
Resources for Continued Learning in Librarianship
- Include here a list of books, journals, websites, or conferences that you have come to depend upon for professional reading---work, issues, ideas, and inspiration. This list should be in correct APA format.
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