30. Learn more about living intelligently on a teacher’s salary

I consider this goal complete if/when: I have compiled a list of doable strategies to use to live well on a teacher's salary

Why this is on my list: Both my boyfriend and I are going into teaching careers, and I want to be smart about our expenses, while being able to worry a little less about money.

I will update the progress of this goal through blog updates here

Goal status: to do

29. Promote my library in 5 different ways

I consider this goal complete when/if: When I am a school library media specialist I promote library use in the school in 5 different ways

Why it's on my list:No one know what services the library offers without promotion.  This is a vital role, and I'd like to try to be creative with it.

This goal will be tracked by various posts in this blog


Goal Status: To Do (3/5)
1.  School newsletter
2.  Sent letter to teachers advertising new books
3.  Spoke at a team leader meeting

28. Make a list of priorities for the week at my job for 10 weeks in a row

I consider this goal complete when/if: During my first full year as a library media specialist I complete a collaborative unit or project with a teacher and his or her class.


Why it's on my list:The most important role for a media specialist is that of collaborator in the school.  In the first year it can often be a challenge to find a teacher to collaborate with, but it is important to do so

Changed 1/18/11

This goal will be tracked by various posts in this blog


Goal Status: To Do

27. Buy 5 dresses or skirts that I will actually wear to work

I consider this goal complete when/if: I own 5 dresses or skirts that are appropriate for my school librarian job.

Why it's on my list: I realized during my internships that I only have pants that are appropriate, but I would like to have more skirts.

This goal will be tracked by various posts in this blog


Goal Status: In Progress (2/5)

26. Use three Web 2.0 tools in lessons with students

I consider this goal complete when/if: While a school librarian I use three different Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis or podcasts with students

Why it's on my list: This is an area that is of very much interest to me.  I would like to find good ways to use new technology with the current curriculum to enhance learning.

This goal will be tracked by various posts in this blog


Goal Status: To Do (1/3)
1.  Used Wordle with my 7th/8th grade library classes

25. Attend one library organization conference

I consider this goal complete when/if: I have gone to one professional conference as a professional school librarian

Why it's on my list: It is important to keep developing professionally, and hear from others in your field.  Plus, librarians are really fun, cool people.

This goal will be tracked by various posts in this blog


Goal Status: Complete: I attended the Leatherstocking library conference

24. Get a job as a school library media specialist

I consider this goal complete if/when: I have a full time job as a school library media specialist in grades K-12

Why this is on my list: I just earned my master in library science, and my certification as a library media specialist. It's time for me to get a real job!

I will update the progress of this goal through blog updates here

Goal status: complete