I plan to go job-hunting next year, so I have already begun working on my
website. It includes things like my resume, lesson plans, video, etc. I
think it showcases by tech skills too, which are so important for a
librarian.
Because I am an international school librarian, the website will be
accessible to potential employers in a way a physical portfolio is not.
Really, it is my electronic portfolio.
But don't ask to see it yet. I am still working on it and will make it live
in the fall.
Cheers,
Melissa Cavender
Melissa Cavender
Elementary Librarian
American School of Doha
P.O. Box 22090
Doha, Qatar
mcavender@asd.edu.qa
011-974-442-1377
Fax 011-974-442-0885
On 6/5/07 2:06 AM, "Shonda Brisco" <sbrisco@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Perhaps the concept of "What IS inside a librarian's portfolio?"
> should be a question we all ask (and keep on hand for ANY type of
> presentation, whether for a job interview or a reminder of what we
> have been doing.)
>
> Aside from a presentation (such as video or Powerpoint) which provides
> the users with an graphic / visual idea of what you have done in the
> library / classroom, what tangible things can a librarian bring to an
> interview to showcase his / her instructional talents and abilities?
>
> Obviously copies of articles written would be useful to share (I don't
> see anything wrong with showcasing your writing abilities) OR perhaps
> copies of a district library policy (procedures manual or perhaps a
> handbook that you've created for your library) would be good to share.
>
> However, when it comes to the instructional areas of our profession,
> photographs, videos, and copies of graphics used for instruction WOULD
> be a great option for an interview.
>
> What would YOUR librarian portfolio contain? How would you showcase it?
>
>
> Just an idea to spin around...
>
> ~Shonda
>
> Shonda Brisco, MLIS
> Library Media / Technology Specialist
> Digital Bookends wiki / blog:
> http://digitalbookends.pbwiki.com
> http://shonda.edublogs.org/
> sbrisco@gmail.com
>
> "Digital Resources" columnist
> School Library Journal
>
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