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SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

School Media Fieldwork Checklist

L Fenton Student: Jessica _____________________________________________________________________

School: JWMHS ______________________________________________________________________

Susan McNulty Supervising Media Specialist: ____________________________________________________ 1/17/14 Date: _______________________________________________________________________

Supervised fieldwork in a school media center should include observation, participation, or independent action in the following activities. It is recognized that certain leadership and management functions cannot be turned over to a fieldwork student for independent action. Nevertheless, it is often possible to give students an opportunity to observe, and even to participate in activities such as curriculum development and budget planning. Two versions of this form should be completed cooperatively by the fieldwork student and supervising media specialist. The first version is a preview of the fieldwork and it should be submitted with the Supervised Fieldwork Form that is found on the SLIS Fieldwork website. The second is an evaluation of the fieldwork experience and it should be submitted with the Log of Work and the Fieldwork Report at the end of the semester. If a requirement does not apply, please enter N/A in the Comments column.
Number NCATE Guidelines NCATE Requirement Date Comments
! The proposed dates have been selected to accomplish the NCATE guideline checklist. ! ! Some items were observed/participated in already and those have been marked by date, with added comments. 1/17/14 N/A

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2.4

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2.5

Prepare a personal plan of work for the term in cooperation with the supervising media specialist. The plan should provide a timetable for addressing the topics and activities listed below as well as though in the LIS-6946 syllabus (as applicable to your media center assignment). It should also indicate the areas that interns plan to emphasize for their own personal growth. Identify the local media association and attend at least one meeting of that association.

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Number NCATE Guidelines NCATE Requirement Date Comments
During a visit from a 9th grade English class, I had the opportunity to interact with students and observe Mrs. McNulty as she assisted students writing research articles. Susan assisted students with college decisions, helped students proof/edit papers, helped staff members nd resources, and discussed job related topics with other ICT's The ICT/Principal meeting at district ofce discussed the Common Core State Standards and the ICT implementation of the standards into the schools. The meeting to discuss the possible purchase of the Ebsco Discovery Service, which would offer databases and e-books that would expand the collection. Proposed date: TBD

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3.1

Participate in the instructional activities of the media center. This should include observation, participation, and independent action.
1/17/14

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3.3

Observe, and participate when possible, in the communications that flow between media center staff and principal(s), faculty, students, and community.
1/17/14

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3.4

Observe, and participate when possible, in curriculum planning sessions that involve media center personnel.
1/13/14

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5.1

Observe and participate in media specialist and faculty cooperative efforts to develop the collection.

1/17/14

7.

6.1

Participate in local production of instructional materials.

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7.5

Operate the circulation system and apply related policies for reserves, overdue, lost materials, etc.

Proposed date: 1/24/14

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7.6

Participate in inventory procedures.

Inventory has already occured for the school year, but Susan plans to show me the process and how it was completed.! Proposed date: TBD

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Number NCATE Guidelines NCATE Requirement Date Comments
Proposed date: 1/24/14

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7.6

Participate in preservation of resources and routine care of equipment and media.

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8.3

Observe the management practices and the management style of the media specialist as he/she administers the center.

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8.4

Attend, observe, and participate in media center staff meetings and Media Center Advisory Committee meetings.

Proposed date: TBD

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8.5

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8.6

Study budget documents and financial records. Observe the budget planning and preparation process to the extent that is possible during the time you are in the school. Review purchasing procedures and forms. Locate or make a floor plan of the media center and indicate the current arrangement and use of space. Ask questions and make suggestions if that seems politic.
1/17/14

Proposed date: 1/24/14

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8.7

Observe methods used to manage media center support staff. Record practices and ideas that you might be able to use later.

Fiction is on one side, Non-ction on the other, the circulation desk in the middle, a computer lab in the Fiction section and tables for meetings/work near the Non-ction. Proposed date: TBD

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8.11

Offer to assist with any action research efforts that are under way or contemplated.

Proposed date: TBD

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Number NCATE Guidelines NCATE Requirement Date Comments
Proposed date: 1/24/14

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8.12

Use available computer and other technology in real or simulated situations.

18.

8.14

Observe leadership activities of the media specialist. Record practices and ideas for future use.

1/17/14

Susan assisted students with advice, helped students with work, conducted informational sessions for parents, offered input on information tools, etc. Proposed date: TBD

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9.5

Assist in developing the reading, viewing, and listening skills of students.

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9.8

Work with students to develop their information seeking skills along with their ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate their findings.

Proposed date: 1/24/14

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9.11

Observe and participate as appropriate in staff development activities sponsored by the media center.

Proposed date: TBD

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10.1

Study districts selection policy and schools collection development procedures and follow these policies and procedures when they apply.

Proposed date: 1/24/14

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10.2

Study relevant district policies copyright compliance and confidentiality of records and follow the building level procedures for implementing those policies.

Proposed date: 1/24/14

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Number NCATE Guidelines NCATE Requirement Date Comments

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10.8

Observe how equal access to information and ideas is attempted or achieved. Record useful ideas for future use.

25.

Plan and prepare media center promotional materials and/or activities, such as newsletters, posters, fliers, displays, contests, etc.

Proposed date: 1/24/14

26.

Plan and participate in activities that promote reading, such as book talks, storytelling, monthly themes, contests, etc.

Proposed date: TBD

27.

Visit the district-level media services office and review policies, procedures, and variety of available resources and services.

Proposed date: TBD

28.

Review the media centers manual, noting mission, goals, and objectives, as well as routine policies and procedures.

Proposed date: 1/24/14

29.

Review school-level planning documents that involve the media center, such as technology plans and school improvement plans.

Proposed date: 1/24/14! ! Proposed document: action plan

30.

Participate in scheduling media center space, services, equipment, and materials.

Proposed date: 1/24/14

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Other (Specify)

32.

Other (Specify)

33.

Other (Specify)

Comments:

These signatures confirm that this form was reviewed by the media specialist and the fieldwork student. It does not necessarily indicate that the fieldwork student agrees with the media specialist. _____________________________________ Student Signature/Date _____________________________________ Media Specialist Signature/Date