LIS 6603 School Librarian Interview
Related Learning Outcome
II.a. Students identify, evaluate, and select information sources and services that meet the needs of diverse user communities.
Artifact Overview
For this assignment, I interviewed a practicing school library media specialist about the realities of providing reference and information services in an elementary school. The interview explored reference interviews, instructional support, digital resources, information literacy, collaboration with teachers, and strategies for meeting the diverse needs of students. I then analyzed the interview by connecting the librarian’s experiences to concepts introduced throughout the course and reflecting on how those insights would inform my own transition into school librarianship.
This artifact aligns with Goal II.a because it demonstrates an understanding of how information professionals assess user needs and connect individuals with appropriate resources and services. The assignment also emphasizes the importance of relationship building, instructional support, and information literacy, illustrating that effective reference work extends beyond answering questions to empowering users to become confident, independent information seekers.
Note: To protect the privacy of the interview participant and their school, identifying information has been redacted from this version of the assignment. The content, analysis, and reflections remain unchanged from the original submission.