Dear Information Professional, Our elementary school librarian is retiring this year, and I’m going to turn my application in for the job. Our district has become very interested in how we are getting our students ready for the 21st century, whether that...
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Dear Information Professional, Our elementary school librarian is retiring this year, and I’m going to turn my application in for the job. Our district has become very interested in how we are getting our students ready for the 21st century, whether that means getting them ready for college or the workforce after they graduate high school. Because of this, I know that many of my interview questions are going to be about the 21st century standards. I’m all for getting students ready for college or a career, but what do I need to do to show the hiring committee that I’m an advocate for this change? Sincerely, Librarian in Training Dear Librarian in Training, I’m always excited to hear from teachers wanting to advocate for change! Interviews can be nerve-wracking, but there are many things you can do to prepare yourself for the library/media position. First, I’m glad you brought up the 21st century learning standards. This document is a great place to start in showing your knowledge of th
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