Questions about job respect and other issues

[Amy Hill <amykhill@YAHOO.COM>]

Hi,

  I am currently an MLIS student, pondering the idea
of getting my library media certification.  I
currently work as a school library aide under a lady
who has her associates degree in Library Science (an
LTA).  I was wondering if anyone has noticed, through
either research or experience, whether or not library
media specialists have a better sense of what they
should be doing in a school library.  The lady I work
for is really nice, but it seems like the kids are
lacking in development when it comes to library skills
and especially technology skills.  It never seems as
though she plans activities for the classes other than
reading them stories.

I guess I was just not sure if I am being too hard on
this woman, or whether or not I should expect that my
job will be similar to this in the future-- or if in
fact my future role as a media specialist will be more
demanding and challenging (right now I feel less than
challenged...)

One more question-- do you find that you are respected
for what you do as a school media specialist? Do the
teachers respect that you are a professional with a
lot of knowledge, or do they still treat you like you
just sit behind the desk and check out books? I have
heard rumors that school media people still don't get
the respect they deserve.

Sorry to be long-winded on this, I just wanted
feedback from people about their general experiences
as a school media specialist since this is what I am
considering doing!

Thanks,
Amy Hill
School Library Aide
Chaplin Elementary School
Chaplin, CT
hillamy21@hotmail.com



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