As a teacher:

• Teaches information literacy skills using The Big 6. Contact me for an upcoming research project!
• Teaches:
  • How to access information from a variety of sources
  • How to evaluate information
  • How to use information effectively
  • Citing sources
  • Note taking
  • Online searching skills
  • Organization of print materials in the library
  • Organization of electronic resources
  • Technology instruction
• Reading Guidance
  • Book talks - talk to me about the new Iowa Children's Choice Award books.
  • Promotes quality literature
  • Contact me to read aloud to your students!
  • Literature circles

As an instructional partner, joins with teachers to:

• Plan authentic learning tasks
• Design curriculum to meet students' needs
• Team teaches information and technology skills
• Assess students' finished products

As an information specialist:

• Identifies, selects, orders, processes, and organizes resources in all formats that support the curriculum.
• Locates appropriate sources for a wide variety of information needs.

As a program adminstrator:

• Takes an inventory of library resources annually
• Withdraws worn out resources and equipment annually
• Manages the library budget
• Trains associates, volunteers, and students helpers
• Establishes policies and procedures for use of resources
• Promotes the library media program 
• Reports data
• Creates and maintains a web site