Sam Houston State UniversityDepartment of Library Science

Graduate Seminar

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Welcome to a fantastic program!

It’s one we like to think of as the best in Texas.

Our hallmark is our personal touch!

Relax and Breathe Easy

• Over the next hour, we will cover a large amount of information.

• This may seem overwhelming. It is not meant to be a stressful experience.

• You are not expected to remember everything presented during this hour right now. BUT, you are expected to know it. That is why you should read over the PDF of this presentation that will be shared with you under the link to Graduate Seminar in the LSSL Graduate Student Blackboard Organization course.

NCATE Accreditation

• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) is the teaching profession’s mechanism to help to establish high quality teacher, specialist, and administrator preparation.

• NCATE was founded in 1954.

• NCATE currently accredits 632 colleges of education with nearly 100 more seeking NCATE accreditation.

• Changes are come to the accreditation process. The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) will be the new name for NCATE in the near future.

• With this change, we can expect to focus more on P-12 student learning in the library. This includes documentation.

NCATE Accredited Schools: SHSUhttp://ncate.org/tabid/178/Default.aspx?state=TX&CO_ID=11854

Specialized Professional Association (SPA)

• NCATE lists our SPA as ALA.

• The division of ALA under which we are nationally reviewed and recognized is AASL.

• http://www.ala.org/aasl/education/ncate/programs

• For the ALA/AASL Standards for Initial Preparation of School Librarians (2010), go to http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aasleducation/schoollibrary/2010_standards_with_rubrics_and_statements_1-31-11.pdf

More about ALA

Why is this organization so

important?

ALA: What is it?

• What is ALA?• American Library Association (ALA)

http://www.ala.org • Oldest and largest library association in the

world• 60,000+ members• Members in academic, public, school,

government, and special libraries• School library division: American Association

of School Librarians (AASL)

• ALA is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois• Additional offices are in Washington, D.C., and

Middletown, Connecticut

What does ALA do?

• Some of what ALA does:• Policy analysis, such as copyright and access

to information• Public awareness and media relations related

to libraries, library workers, and library issues• 11 Divisions and 17 round tables focus on

specific types of libraries and library activities• Standards and Guidelines to improve library

service• Accreditation for graduate programs (we are

listed under AASL)

What is the mission of ALA?

• The mission of the American Library Association is to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

We’re accredited by:

School librarians often join:

School librarians often join:

School librarians often join:

What Are the ALA Divisions?

What Do ALA Divisions Do?

• ALA is home to eleven membership divisions each with a type-of-library or type-of-library-function specialization.  

• ALA divisions:• Publish journals, books, newsletters,

and other materials• Provide continuing education in a

variety of venues and formats• Offer awards and scholarships• Sponsor institutes and conferences• Maintain networks of affiliates,

chapters, and other collaborative relationships.

AASL Historyhttp://www.ala.org/aasl/about

NCATE/AASL Programs: http://www.ala.org/aasl/education/ncate/programs

RenewedFebruary 1, 2013

NCATE/AASL Accredited Programs

Texas Requirements

Requirements for Librarian Certification

State of Texas

Librarian Certification: Texas

• Required for employment as a librarian in Texas schools

• Issued to one who has a Master’s degree

• Certification as a School Librarian requires the following: • Valid K-12 Texas teacher’s certificate• Two years of classroom teaching experience• 21 approved semester hours of approved

library science coursework• 3 semester hours of field experience working

in a library (Internship)• Passing score on the Texas Examination of

Educator Standards (TExES)

Librarian Certification: Other

• If you are not a resident of Texas and will not be a school librarian in Texas:• Check with your state or province to learn

about the requirements for school librarians• Internship will not be a requirement; research

completed by the graduate student will take the place of Internship

• For more information, contact Dr. Holly Weimar (haw001@shsu.edu and 936-294-1151)

Master of Library Science (MLS):

Requirements

36-hour Master of Library Science degree

Preparation of school librarians for

Grades PreK-12

MLS: Total Hours 36 Semester Credit Hours (SCH)

• Core Coursework 33 SCH

• LSSL 5330 Collection Development 3 SCH • LSSL 5332 Organization of Collections I 3 SCH • LSSL 5334 Information Services and Resources I 3 SCH • LSSL 5337 School Library Administration 3 SCH • LSSL 5360 Literature for Children 3 SCH • LSSL 5366 Library Internship 3 SCH • LSSL 5367 Research Design and Methodology 3 SCH • LSSL 5370 Instructional Design and Library Media Production 3 SCH • LSSL 5385 Literature for Young Adults 3 SCH • LSSL 5391 The Internet for School Librarians 3 SCH • LSSL 5396 Computer Science Applications to Librarianship 3 SCH

• Elective 3 SCH

What are the Electives?

• Electives: Take any ONE course: • LSSL 5361 – Current Trends in Materials for Children and Young Adults

• Prerequisite: 5360 and 5385

• LSSL 5368 – Library Services and Programs for Children and Young Adults

• LSSL 5375 – Direct Individual Study in Library Science • LSSL 5376 – Field Research in Library Science

• This involves travel

• Offered only during one of the summer semesters

• LSSL 5380 – Master’s Seminar• Topics vary by semester and instructor

• Fall semester may involve Jan Paris Bookfest

• LSSL 5393- The Historical Development of Literature for Children • Prerequisite: 5360

In what order should I take my courses?

Core Courses:• LSSL 5370 – Instructional Design and Library Media Production• LSSL 5360 – Literature for Children• LSSL 5330 – Collection Development• LSSL 5332 – Organization of Collections• LSSL 5385 – Literature for Young Adults • LSSL 5334 – Information Services and Resources• LSSL 5337 – School Library Administration (Prerequisites: 5330, 5332, 5334, 5370)• LSSL 5391 – The Internet for School Librarians (Prerequisite: 5370)• LSSL 5396 – Computer Science Applications to Librarianship (Prerequisite: 5370) • LSSL 5367 – Research Design and Methodology (Prerequisite: 5330, 5332, 5334,

5370)• LSSL 5366 – Library Internship (Prerequisites: 5330, 5332, 5334, 5337, 5360,

5370, 5385) • Elective** The order of courses can vary as long as prerequisites are honored. **

Advising Process

• Your advisor will guide you through the program from your very first class and on through portfolio submission and graduation.

• You should consult Degree Works through My Sam for your advising prior to registration. Look in the Notes section for the information.

• The Library Science Graduate Advisors are:• Ms. Rebecca Lewis, Assistant to the Chair

• rjl006@shsu.edu or 936-294-1151• Dr. Holly Weimar, Chair

• haw001@shsu.edu or 936-294-1150• Dr. Karin Perry, Asst. Chair

• kperry@shsu.edu or 936-294-4641 • AND professors teaching your current courses

Go to My Sam

Go to Students

tab

In the Students tab, look for DegreeWorks

Support from your Graduate Advisors

• Rebecca Lewis, Assistant to the Chair, is generally the graduate advisor of first contact. • However, a student worker who answers the

department’s phone may be able to provide you with the information you need.

• It helps tremendously if you do not wait until the last minute to register or perform other administrative tasks!

• Always provide your Sam ID # when calling or emailing your advisor. This helps us to locate your information and respond quickly.

How Do I Access the Library Science Class Schedule Every Semester?

• Remember you can check course offerings, along with locations and any meeting dates, at Class Schedule. • There are two versions of the schedule, Expanded

and Collapsed. • The Expanded version has more details about the class

such as which cohort group it serves and meetings. http://www.shsu.edu • To get to this, login to MySam from the SHSU main page. • Click on the Campus Resource tab and you will need to

click on Banner Self-Service. • Click on student and then the schedule of classes

(EXPANDED). • You will then select the desired term-find Library Science

for School Librarians and then do a class search. • There you will find a listing of all of our classes.

SHSU Additionally Mandates:

• TExES Practice Test (For Texas Certification)• Required before taking real TExES• Must be completed by the end of your Internship• Offered each semester• Dates to be announced on LIB_SCI Yahoo group &

posted at LSSL Graduate Student Organization Blackboard Course

• Electronic Portfolio (For MLS only)• Culminating project during last semester • Not a course • You must be enrolled in your final coursework when

completing Portfolio • You must apply for Portfolio – similar to applying for

graduation the same semester!

SHSU Dept. of Library Science

Requirements

Requirements: Library Science Department

What Does It Mean to Be a Grad Student? Expectations… 1. You should be a self-directed learner.

Ask questions. Seek additional information on your own.

More Expectations…

2. You should be a scholar and a professional in all manner of communication.

• It is expected that graduate candidates be active (engage with all course materials), enthusiastic, and collegial participants during the semester.

More Expectations…

3. You should network with your colleagues and peers. Your classmates can not only help you with questions about coursework, they are excellent resources for other information including job opportunities.

4. You should maintain your academic and professional integrity. Make sure work you turn in is your best effort and is original work.

• In each course, original work is expected.

More Expectations…

5. You should make informed decisions based upon your academic and professional standards.

• SHSU/COE/LS• National: ALA/AASL• State: e.g., TLA/TASL

More Expectations…

6. You should always plan ahead. Do not wait until the last minute to complete work.

• It is expected that course work is completed in a timely and professional manner on the schedule posted.

• LS Policy: Late work is not accepted.

More Expectations…

7. You should accept responsibility for your progress in the program. Do not make excuses; you will earn respect from your professors is you take full responsibility for your efforts.

More Expectations…

8. You should stay in contact with your professors and with the department and college as needed. This includes checking your SHSU and LIB_SCI email frequently.

More Expectations…

9. You should follow all the policies and procedures and expectations from the course, the department, the college, and the university. These policies are in the course syllabi you receive from your professors.

More Expectations…

10.You should be proud of your accomplishments!

Expectations of Your Professors

• Timely responses to your questions

• Frequent communication

• Grading with feedback

Email Protocol

• When emailing, it is important to provide specific information with each email:• Identify self: Who are you?• Include Sam ID: Who are you in our systems?

• Check your SHSU Email EVERYDAY!

LIB_SCI Membership: 1,600+ Members

• http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/LIB_SCI/info

• Free via Yahoo Groups

• This is an email distribution list for SHSU library science students (past and present)

• It allows our SHSU family to: • Ask and answer questions• Support each other• Share information about upcoming

classes or events

• Be sure to keep up with all notifications and postings via LIB_SCI

Steps to Join Lib_Sci

• You must first REGISTER with Yahoo Groups before you can join. • Go to  http://www.yahoogroups.com • Click on Register if you are new, or Sign In if you already have a Yahoo account.• If you presently have Yahoo mail, you already have an account and just use that same

login/password.

• Once you have registered, choose the group you want to join. • From the Yahoo home page, you may "Search" Yahoo and enter "LIB_SCI."(Please note

that there is an underscore between the LIB and the SCI.)

• You will be asked for your full name and a brief message as to why you want to join the discussion group.  • USE THIS SENTENCE: "My name is _________, and I am a Library Science student at

SHSU."

• You will receive a notification message from LIB_SCI.  • Read notification e-mail carefully and save.  • You must wait until you get the notification before you can post a message. • The Notification message will tell you how to Post & Unsubscribe.  SAVE THIS

LSSL Graduate Student Organization Course in Blackboard

• In Blackboard on your home page, you have a list of organizations to which you have been enrolled. One of the organizations is LSSL Graduate Students.

• The LSSL Graduate Students organization contains information related to the program and librarianship. Go here to look for updated sources that contain information about certification, portfolio, and more.

Professional Memberships

• State Library Association Student Membership • For Texas:

• TLA required ($25) by the end of the first semester • Consider joint membership in TLA/ALA

($35 – student membership joint price)• For other states:

• Check with your state library association for qualifications for membership.

• Share this information with you LSSL 5370 instructor. • Copy membership card to show LSSL 5370 instructor and for Portfolio

(MLS)

• Discount for books come with ALA membership, as well as other benefits, such as professional journals.

Internship Requirements

• Handbook for School Library Internship

• Application for School Library Internship

• Preapproval Dr. Weimar, Internship Coordinator, based on 5 items:

1. Application for Internship2. Resume3. Letter of job application to a school or school district for a librarian

position 4. Digital photograph of yourself5. Application by supervising librarian

• 130-hour internship experience

• Successful completion of Practice Test offered by the Library Science Department for TExES Certification Testing

Internship requirements - continued

• 130-hour internship – journal documentation

• After 100 hours an onsite visit by supervising professor

• Collaborative Lesson plan• Pretest & Post-test assessments of student learning• Evaluated by:

• Supervising librarian• Collaborating teacher• Self-reflection by you

What is Tk20? Do I have to have a Tk20 Account?

• Required• Apply for

your account• Approximately $100 --

one time fee• Directions given

at https://tk20.shsu.edu

When will I need Tk20?

• LSSL 5370 & 5366 - submit Dispositions and Diversity Proficiencies (DDP) before the end of the semester.

• In future classes, other assignments will be required to be submitted to Tk20.

• Helpful information is located on the TK20 website:• https://tk20.shsu.edu

What are the Dispositions and Diversity Proficiencies Standards (DDPS)?

• Two times throughout your career as an MLS student, you will evaluate yourself based upon a written scenario you describe of yourself working in an educational setting.

• We hope to see growth from the time you begin the MLS program in LSSL 5370 and the time you complete your internship in LSSL 5366.

Helpful Information

Re: Graduate coursework

Information that You Should Find Useful

Newton Gresham Library

• Remote access to the electronic resources of the Newton Gresham Library is available to enrolled SHSU students. • Reference and research assistance• Instruction in the use of library resources• Delivery of books, electronic files/documents and

photocopies to authenticated distance learners. • Valid* users may request books and copies of

journal articles and have them mailed or when possible sent electronically.

• You must apply to become an authenticated Distance Learning Services user at http://library.shsu.edu/

How Do I Get Electronic Access to Library Resources?

• Newton Gresham Library Website• NGL's homepage provides information about library

services, hours, connections to Internet resources, including periodical databases, reference materials and directories.

• Online Catalog• SamCat, allows users to search through the library's

holdings

• Electronic Databases • You will be asked for your computer username and

password.• To set up a computer account, go to the SamWeb link from

the University's homepage https://ww2.shsu.edu/legacy/Activation and follow the prompts.

Portfolio Requirements:These are constantly updated, but the basic ideas stay the same

• Electronic Portfolio• Compose a reflective portfolio backed up with artifacts to show

what you have learned and accomplished, and project what you will you do in the future.

• Here is the current website: LSSL Portfolio Suggestions, Tips, Resources• http://livebinders.com/edit?id=148978• Access key is:  Portfolio Key

• For how-to videos on setting up your LiveBinder, go to the LSSL Graduate Students organization course in Blackboard.

Begin Your Portfolio Now!

• Set up folders to save your coursework on your computer or flash drive devoted to your portfolio. Consider purchasing a backup service (like Carbonite), using Dropbox, or backing up through your laptop itself (Dell BackUp, etc.).

• You will be required to set up a Live Binder for yourself in LSSL 5370!

• Begin adding coursework where appropriate to your Live Binder as your work through the program. You will update your portfolio during your final semester to create a more professional representation of your current knowledge. You will also want to fill in any holes that need to be filled at that time.

• As you gain new skills and knowledge in your MLS classes and discover that you are using them in your classroom or library, save evidence and artifacts that you have created for your work.

LiveBinder Structure

• Your Portfolio LiveBinder will be set up according to the ALA/AASL Standards for Initial Preparation of School Librarians (2010):• http://

www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aasleducation/schoollibrary/2010_standards_with_rubrics_and_statements_1-31-11.pdf

• There are five standards with four elements each.

• In the LSSL Graduate Students organization course in Blackboard, you will find how-to videos for setting up your LiveBinder.

Standard 1: Teaching for Learning

• Elements• 1.1 Knowledge of Learners and Learning• 1.2 Effective and Knowledgeable Teacher• 1.3 Instructional Partner• 1.4 Integration of Twenty-first Century Skills and Learning

Standards

Standard 2: Literacy and Reading

• Elements• 2.1 Literature• 2.2 Reading Promotion• 2.3 Respect for Diversity• 2.4 Literacy Strategies

Standard 3: Information and Knowledge

• Elements• 3.1 Efficient and Ethical Information Seeking-behavior• 3.2 Access to Information• 3.3 Information Technology• 3.4 Research and Knowledge Creation

Standard 4: Advocacy and Leadership

• Elements• 4.1 Networking with the Library Community• 4.2 Professional Development• 4.3 Leadership• 4.4 Advocacy

Standard 5: Program Management and Administration

• Elements• 5.1 Collections• 5.2 Professional Ethics• 5.3 Personnel, Funding, and Facilities• 5.4 Strategic Planning and Assessment

Library Science & the Internet

LS Website: http://www.shsu.edu/libraryscience

Library Science Social Sites

http://www.shsu.edu/libraryscience

LIB_SCI listserv: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/LIB_SCI/info Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shsulibsci Instagram: http://instagram.com/shsulibsci Twitter: https://twitter.com/SHSULIBSCI LSSA Blog: https://sites.google.com/site/lssashsu/lssa-blog

Graduation

• For those who are working towards a master’s, you should know that in your final semester you must complete:• Registration for:

• Graduation AND• Portfolio

• Successful completion of your Electronic Portfolio

• You will not be eligible to graduate unless you complete these requirements!

Congratulations on making a wise choice

for your future as a librarian.

References

• The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University. (2014). Industrial engineering and operations research. Retrieved October 14, 2014 from http://ieor.columbia.edu/graduate-student-responsibilities

• Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University. (2014). Graduate student responsibilities. Retrieved October 14, 2014 from http://ieor.columbia.edu/graduate-student-responsibilities