Our middle school English teacher Barb Bassette has started a bookclub for students which will meet in the library. Teachers work collaboratively with me on units in their curriculum and use the LMC regularly with their classes to have students acquire research skills in the content area. The best part of being a library media specialist is that it is never boring. No two days are the same. Different curriculum areas need different approaches to instruction.
Units evolve over time and can take interesting twists.
The job meshes well with family life. Vacations are in tune with my children's school schedule and I don't have to be at school on the weekend unless I choose to do so. The most important requirement of this job is a service orientation. Things begin to come together when you bring your expertise as a librarian to teachers, students, administration and others in the school community. Another requirement for this job is an outgoing attitude and a lot of energy.