Re: [LM_NET] Interview help

[Melissa Cavender <mcavender@ASD.EDU.QA>]

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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