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Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSC). Lorelle Swader Karen Strege Nancy Bolt Ian Lashbrook. Webinar Tips. Communicating You can hear, but you are “muted” Questions or Problems? Use the question box, on the right of your screen - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Lorelle Swader Karen Strege Nancy Bolt Ian Lashbrook
Webinar Tips Communicating
You can hear, but you are “muted”
Questions or Problems?
Use the question box, on the right of your screen
Type in question. Press SENDUnanswered questions? Email: [email protected]
We Love Questions!
Webinar Tips Audio Problems?
Hang up and dial back in (telephone) or check your microphone and speaker devices (VoIP).
Call 800 263 6317
Recording: http://ala-apa.org/lssc/
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Webinar ObjectivesYou will understand how to:
Decide between portfolios and approved courses
Organize a successful portfolio
Demonstrate what you know and can do
Correct typical errors
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Overview High school diploma or a GED
One year library experience, paid or unpaid
Cost $350 ($325 if ALA member)
4 years to finish
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OverviewComplete 6 out of 10 competency sets
3 required, 3 elective
Opt for LSSC approved courses or complete portfolios in any combination
Fee for courses; no fee for portfolios
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Competency SetsRequired
Foundations of Library Service
TechnologyCommunication and
Teamwork
ElectivesAccess ServicesAdult Readers’ Advisory
ElectivesCataloging and
ClassificationCollectionsReference and
Information ServicesSupervision and
ManagementYouth Services
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Portfolio or LSSC Approved Course?Choose courses if you like:
A structured learning environment
Regular instructor feedback
Interacting with other students
Or if you don’t know the subject very well
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Choose a portfolio if you:Have significant experience in the competency
set
Like an unstructured environment
Can document your achievements
Like independent learning
Portfolio or LSSC Approved Course?
Questions?
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Four Steps to Success
1. Decide your approach
2. Identify what you already know
3. Document each competency and summarize your work
4. Submit your portfolio for assessment
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Step 1Decide Your Approach
• Which competency set?• Most knowledge and skills?• Most interest?• Best benefits your library or career goals?
• Planning tools and resources on the LSSC Website
Structure of Competency SetsCompetency Sets
Competencies (varies from set to set)Portfolio Development Suggestions
You must address each competency in a competency set
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Step 2Identify What You Already Know
Review each competency in a selected set & identify
Existing primary evidence
Existing secondary evidence
Portfolio Development Suggestions
Workshop or new projects to complete
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Primary EvidenceExamples of work that you did:
Narratives that describe your workResponses to PDSBrochures and book listsReports and plansExhibits and power pointsVideo or audio records (5 minutes max)Projects from workshops or courses
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Secondary EvidenceWhat others say about you
References
Letters of commendation
Personal evaluations
Description of your accomplishments by others
Newspaper articles
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Primary Trumps SecondaryPrimary evidence is the meat, secondary evidence
the gravy
Primary evidence shows what YOU really know
Secondary shows only what OTHERS think of you
Secondary evidence alone is NEVER enough
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Portfolio Development Suggestions
2 to 4 PDS per competency
One PDS per competency required
Indicate if you used a PDS
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Example: Suggested PDSTechnology Competency 1: Library Support Staff (LSS) know the general trends, standards, and developments in technology applications for library functions and services.
1.2 Describe three emerging technologies that might be used in a library. Discuss the pros and cons of each technology and how it might be used by or benefit library users and staff in a library.
Content and Opinion
PDSs typically require:
Content about the competency
Your perspective or opinion about the content
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Compare and ContrastFoundations Competency 1: LSS know the mission and roles of a library in its community and the mission of libraries in general.
1.1 Research what should be in a mission statement and then review mission statements from two different types of libraries. Compare and contrast the statements. Based on your research, evaluate the statements and recommend if they should be revised and if so, how.
Descriptive and EvaluativeCollections Competency 2: LSS know the basic principles of collection development and management.
2.1 Prepare a bibliography with brief notations of five articles that identify basic principles and trends in collections. Your notations should be both descriptive and evaluative. Write a one-page essay about one new direction or trend in collection management.
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To Help the EvaluatorsHighlight the PDS you use
More than one document? Tell the evaluators which order they should review your attachments.
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Step 3Document Each Competency
Organize evidence by each competency
Write a narrative on what you know about each competency or what you have learned from PDS research
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Create Your Personal Learning Statement
The statement should show:
The importance of the overall competency set to your work
A summary of your skills and knowledge
No more than 3 single-spaced pages
A Youth Portfolio Example(16 competencies)
Used 9 PDSProvided 7 responses with these evidence typesPrimary documentation used
Multiple narratives 2 power points 2 videos 2 policy examples
Secondary documentation used 2 newspaper articles 1 letter from a supervisor
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Some Examples
And more are on theLSSC website
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Typical MistakesDemonstrate experience, not skills and knowledge
Not completing PDS requirements
Writing quality below standards
Writing too vague
Tips from CandidatesUse the PPTs to organize your work
Don’t let the size of the task discourage
Focus on one competency at a time
Plan, plan plan… and set realistic goals and timelines
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Step 4 Submit Your Portfolio
Review your portfolio one last time
Ask friend or co-worker to review
Ask LSSC to preview
Use LiveText to submit
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AssessmentEvaluated by two experts (third, if disagree)
Passing
• Fully meet 70% of the competencies
• Can partially meet 30% of the competencies
• No competencies can be “not met”
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Assessment
Asked to submit additional information for “partially” or “not met” competencies
One more try
Suggest a course
Helpful HintsOrganize an LSSC “office”
Identify people to help (mentors/reviewers)
Create a Workplace History (optional but helpful)
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How LSSC Can HelpHelpful resources on the LSSC Website:
http://ala-apa.org/lssc/
Preview your draft
Provide more examples
What else do you need?
One Final WordLSSC competencies and and PDS have been revised
Same 10 competency sets – fewer competencies
If you have begun a portfolio, you can use the original competencies – starting now? - use the new ones
Should be easier for you
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Questions?
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LSSC – More information? Website: http://ala-apa.org/lssc
Email: [email protected]
Ian Lashbrook [email protected] 800 545 2433, Ext 2424
Karen Strege [email protected]
Nancy Bolt [email protected]