GEN: From the classroom into the library

[Kim Monaco <kimberleym@ATT.NET>]

As a public librarian, I wanted to throw in my $.02 into the discussion. I
am a public librarian, and I went back to earn my SLMS certification
because:
1) I realized too late that I wanted to be a teacher
2) Should have gotten my SLMS certification at the get-go to avoid this
going back to school, along with my MLS the first time
3) NY is changing their requirements to require more education background
soon to get an SLMS certification. It'll be way more difficult without a
prior ed. degree from what I understand.

NY always required an MLS for this, and one also has requirements to fulfill
that teachers do as well...(I am not too versed in the teaching
requirements, forgive me)
I am 2 classes away from fulfilling the requirements as I already took 2
extra classes in this and passed the teaching exams (standardized tests on
classroon skills and a liberal arts test)-- next I will have an internship
working in a middle school next fall.

I wish I had done this when I first got my MLS, oh well...

Kim Monaco
Reference Librarian
Central Islip Public Library- NY
http://home.att.net/~kimzinnie2/library.htm

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