Jessica Karp

EDIT 6380

Capstone Reflection Assignment

AASL Competencies	My Reflection: How far have I come? What do I still need to learn?	Evidence
Access to information:  Candidates identify barriers to equitable access to resources and services.	How far have I come? Brainstorming in class helped me see how many barriers there can be Always look for situations that cause barriers Group work provides the opportunity for many ideas on how to overcome barriers (developing an access enabler project and reviewing another groups’ work) The project provides solutions to many access barriers identified by other groups What do I still need to learn? Finding solutions to barriers as they arise by brainstorming with colleagues Identifying barriers that may not be obvious to me	Access Enabler Access Enabler Reflection
Access to information:  Candidates facilitate access to information in print, non-print, and electronic formats.	How far have I come? Bibliography included books, videos, audio books, web sites, and WebQuests Locating materials from a wide range of sources for the bibliography (GIL, PINES, public library, and Internet) Developing a plan for extended media center hours to provide more access Reviewing a plan that provides special signage Cataloging and processing books during service project What do I still need to learn? More about finding and using Marc records More practice in cataloging and processing More practice with the Accelerated Reading program	Access Enabler Access Enabler Reflection Bibliography Service Project

Stimulating learning environment:  Candidates plan and organize library media centers according to their use by the learning community.	How far have I come? Re-organizing Natalie’s media center Insight from MAF’s media center (positives and negatives) Deciding whether to place a chapter book in E or FIC What do I still need to learn? Search for new trends in media center design Where to place a picture book which contains mature subject matter	Class project –Natalie’s floor plan Service Project
Information literacy curriculum: Candidates incorporate technology to promote efficient and equitable access to information beyond print resources.	How far have I come? Use of digital camera to create pictures for signage (access enabler review) Locating web sites, WebQuests, and video streaming Using OPACs to find resources from other locations What do I still need to learn? Using the SEARS book Reviewing web sites with a critical eye and eliminating all but the best sites Practice searching skills	Peer review of Access Enabler project Bibliography
Connection with the library community: Candidates demonstrate the potential for establishing connections to other libraries and the larger library community for resource sharing, networking, and procedures.	How far have I come? Locating materials from a wide range of sources (GIL, PINES, public library, and Internet) Creating a network of future media specialists in class What do I still need to learn? Making the best use of LM_Net Connecting with other media specialists through LM_Net and email within my county	Bibliography

Managing information resources: Candidates organize the library media facility and its collections - print, nonprint, and electronic - according to standard accepted practice.	How far have I come? Using SEARS for subject headings Finding and using MARC records Using the automation system for cataloging and data collection What do I still need to learn? Deciding the best subject headings using the SEARS book Practicing with MARC records Deciding which section of the media center is best for certain books	Service Project Bibliography
Comprehensive and collaborative strategic planning and assessment: Candidates collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop a library media program plan that aligns resources, services and information literacy standards with the school's goals and objectives.	How far have I come? Creating a bibliography that aligns with a particular GPS Suggesting instructional uses of resources in the bibliography Identifying information literacy skills to be taught with the GPS used in the bibliography Identifying the barrier of media center hours through a staff survey (access enabler) Collaboration with the administration and media personnel to extend media center hours (access enabler) What do I still need to learn? Familiarity with all grade levels’ GPS by studying the GPS Identifying appropriate information literacy skills for each grade level	Bibliography Access Enabler Access Enabler Reflection