[CALIBK12] Possible interview questions for an LMT

[SIMINITUS, JACQUELYN E (ATTPB)]

Tania,
Gulp!  Hope you get lots of answers for all Randy's questions!  This is
a great list, Randy.  It is important to have answers ready and be on
the offensive, not defensive.  
 
CSLA should take this list and re-write in the affirmative.  Anyone for
the challenge?  Richard?  Others?
Best wishes, Tania.
 
- Jackie Siminitus
CSLA 2.0 team, project manager
 
PS:  I'd be sure to put in a plug for being 2.0 literate and a coach for
teachers who are not yet 2.0 savvy.  One way to become 2.0 literate is
to take the CSLA 2.0 Team's free summer course, School Library Learning
2.0 at http://schoollibrarylearning2.blogspot.com and let your
colleagues cheer you on this summer. (#2, #9)

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From: calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu
[mailto:calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu] On Behalf Of Randy de Jong
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 7:37 PM
To: Calibk12
Subject: [CALIBK12] Possible interview questions for an LMT


Tania, 
 
In my library class we discussed possible questions that might be
encountered in an interview for a library media teacher. Here is the
list. They may be of help. They weren't directed at a technician.
 
1.      We have seen a decline in library use over the past few years to
the point where we were thinking of just hiring a classified clerk to 
run the library. Tell us what we would be missing if we didn't have a
credentialed librarian.

2.      Our teachers have shown little interest in working with the
librarians, what strategies would you use to try to encourage them to 
use the library?

3.      Students have not been coming into the library, how would you
encourage them?

4.      We have recently implemented DEAR (drop everything and read)
time into the schedule. What would you do to support the program? 

5.      What do you think the librarian's role would be when it comes
time for checking out books at the beginning of the year and checking in
books at the end of the year?

6.      What is your greatest strength and what is your greatest 
weakness?

7.      The state budget doesn't seem to support school libraries. How
would you generate additional funds for the library?

8.      Why are books taken out of the library and discarded?

9.      How do you visualize yourself in the school site equation?

10.     Why should you be selected from the other applicants for the
position?

11.     What kind of scheduling for classes do you foresee in the 
future?

12.     How would you specialize an orientation for special ed.
Students? 
 
Randy de Jong
Future LMT
 
I know enough to know I don't know enough.
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