Assignment:
Best Practices for a Library Media Center
You have been learning about best practices for today's library media manager. You have examined the role of technology in the school library and how this has changed the way students use libraries.
Reflect on the course curriculum over the past five weeks. Create an eight- to ten-page paper, develop a plan for a library that uses a range of programs and technologies. Include the following components in your paper:
1. At least three different programs and three different technologies, and an explanation of your rationales for selecting those programs and technologies
2. An explanation of how the role of the librarian/library media manager has changed
3. An explanation of the characteristics of an effective librarian/library media manager
4. An explanation of how a librarian/library media manager is a collaborative partner with the classroom teacher
5. An explanation of how the school librarian/ library media manager uses technology to the advantage of teachers and students
6. An explanation of how the librarian/library media manager uses library lessons to include technology and meet the needs of a diverse population
Within the context of your paper, cite at least three resources using proper APA format.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
1. Should be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Should include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
3. Should begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Should address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Should end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Should use at least three scholarly sources.
7. Should document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Should include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.