2008 LIBRARY MEDIA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Nominate an Outstanding Library Media Specialist
For
LIBRARY MEDIA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

A library media teacher may be nominated if he or she has demonstrated exceptional performance as a teacher,
an instructional consultant and an information specialist. The nominee should show wise judgment, integrity
and an ability to get along with others. The library media teacher must be certified and currently teaching at elementary and/or secondary levels, or working in a district media position.

Nominations may be made either by an administrator or by a teacher who works in the same building as the library media specialist. Deadline is February 7, 2008.
Please complete this nomination form and mail it to:

Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn, Chair OASL Awards Committee West Orient Middle School 29805 SE Orient Drive Gresham, OR 97080

The nominee will be sent complete forms and guidelines.
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NOMINATION FORM
2008 LIBRARY MEDIA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

I wish to nominate:

Library Teacher's Name _______________________________________

Position/School/District _______________________________________

Library Teacher's School Address and Phone___________________________________________

Home Address and Phone_________________________________________

Mark your answer:
Teaching Performance
----------------Superior ----------------Unsatisfactory

Provides Resources
----------------Superior ----------------Unsatisfactory

Involved in Curriculum
----------------Superior ----------------Unsatisfactory

Uses New Technology
----------------Superior ----------------Unsatisfactory

Works Well with Others
----------------Superior ----------------Unsatisfactory

Nominator's Name ________________________________________

Position/School ___________________________

Address ______________________________________________________

Phone _______________________________________

APPLICATION
2008 OASL LIBRARY MEDIA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Please submit or have a colleague submit on your behalf the following items:

1. A one-page biographical sheet, including name, home and school addresses and phone numbers, current position and grade levels,
and information about your educational background, professional achievements and leadership roles.

2. A written narrative, not to exceed four (4) pages, which provides a description of your library media program.
Include your roles as:

a. Teacher: Describe your instructional philosophy and activities for students, staff and parents.

b. Instructional Consultant: Describe your activities in curriculum development and collaboration with teachers and others.

c. Information Specialist: Describe accessibility to materials and service. Describe how you provide and promote resources and emerging technologies.

d. Other: Describe other activities and programs of merit.

e. Goal Setter: Describe your goals for your library media program. (What's next? Start by sharing your realistic plans for next year.)

3. Include two (2) letters of recommendation from certified professional colleagues.

4. Supporting materials such as newsletters, newspaper clippings and photographs may be submitted, but such materials should be
limited to three (3) pages only.

5. Include a small snapshot of yourself.

Your application should be postmarked on or before February 7, 2008 .
Please mail your application to:

Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn, Chair OASL Awards Committee West Orient Middle School 29805 SE Orient Drive Gresham, OR 97080