Becoming a School LibrarianBy Mrs. Johnson

Technology Books

Technology

Books

Duties of a School Librarian

• Encourage and model a love of READING!

• Collaborate with teachers to design instructional activities

• Teach students how to find and use information from:• Books and other print

resources• On-line databases• Internet

Duties of a School Librarian (cont.)

• Search for books, online and web-based resources to support instruction

• Order books and materials for the library collection

• Serve on district and school committees

• Help teachers with technology issues and problems

• Make the library a friendly, fun place to be!

Education/Training Required

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

• Master’s Degree in Educational Media or Library Science

• Professional teaching license• School Librarian Endorsement (State

Test)• Minimum of one year classroom

teaching experience

Skills Needed

A School Librarian must:• Have excellent reading and writing skills• Be able to use and apply current

information technology• Understand curriculum design, teaching

and instruction • Be a team player• Communicate well with others• Exhibit good problem solving abilities

Values Needed

A School Librarian must:• Enjoy kids!• LOVE books and LOVE to read• Be self-motivated• Be patient:

• With kids and teachers• With technology!

• Be friendly and helpful

Salary and Benefits

• $33,000 -$64,000 per year depending on experience and years teaching

• Health, vision and dental insurance benefits available

• 10 days paid personal or sick leave• Retirement plan• Job security

Perks of Being a School Librarian

• Filled with variety: never boring• Work with interesting people -

teachers and students• Surrounded by great books!• Get to play with new technology• Breaks! Christmas, Spring and

Summer

School Librarian Lifestyle

• Secure middle income career• Long breaks allow interesting vacation

opportunities• Can afford home ownership and

comfortable life, especially with a second income from spouse

• Retirement plan + wise investment = secure future