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Library Policies and Procedures

Ms. Hill's #1 Rule = Don't Annoy Ms. Hill! :)

The library is a place of learning. Absolute quiet is not necessary. Students who are not accompanied by a teacher will sit no more than two or three people per table. Whispering is allowed, but do not abuse this privilege. The student handbook will be enforced. Violation of the handbook may result in discipline and/or removal from the library at the librarian's discretion.

The Internet Acceptable Usage Policy will be strictly enforced in the library--remember I can see your screen! Students who are not accompanied by a teacher will sign in and out of the library and must use a student pass or have a teacher’s pass to enter and leave. Color printer costs are 25 cents/page.

Fiction, nonfiction, old magazines, story collection, videos, flash drives and audiobooks can be checked out for 4 weeks. Reference, FlipCams, digital cameras and current magazines may be checked out overnight or longer if the need isn't high. Items may be renewed. Fines are 5 cents a day. It is the student's responsibility to return materials on time, but pay attention to announcements for leniency days.

My Goals

  • *to do all I can professionally to make myself a better librarian and teacher
  • *to create a positive image of a library in every student's mind
  • *to help students become information literate
  • *to find the perfect book for every student

My Education

  • Eastern Illinois University, 2004-2008, M.S. Education Administration
  • University of Missouri, 2002, M.A. Information Science and Learning Technologies
  • Eastern Illinois University, 1997, B.A. English, history minor

My Work Experience

  • Illinois State University - Adjunct Professor in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in School Librarianship
  • Paris Cooperative High School - Library and Curriculum Director
  • Fairfield H.S. - English Teacher, Librarian, Title I Coordinator
  • North Clay High School - English teacher, librarian

My Professional Achievements

  • Chair, ISLMA Strategic Plan Task Force, 2013
  • Chair, ISLMA Executive Secretary Task Force, 2013
  • Received $100,000 Illinois Clean Energy grant for new school project, 2013
  • Illinois School Library Media Association President, 2011-2012
  • 2013 Illinois Library Association Nominating Committee
  • 2013 YALSA Printz Committee
  • Chosen to participate in YALSA Selection Committee Webinar
  • 2011-2013 ALA YALSA Popular Paperbacks Committee
  • Interviewed for Chicago Tribune article, "In CPS, library void goes beyond one sit-in"
  • 11/9/09 Summit on the Future of Illinois Library Cooperation. Allerton Park.
  • 2010 American Library Association YALSA Alex Award Chairperson
  • Illinois School Library Media Association Treasurer, 2008-2010
  • American Library Association's YALSA Alex Award Committee, 2007-2009
  • Book reviewer for VOYA magazine
  • Illinois School Library Media Association Board of Directors, 2006-2008
  • Who's Who Among America's Teachers
  • Lincoln Trail Library System Policy Council, 2006-2009
  • Received $67,000+ in competitive grant money for my libraries
  • Abe Lincoln Illinois H.S. Book Award Nomination and/or Reading Committee, 2003-2009
  • ISBE Assessment of Professional Teacher Review Committee, 2002-2003
  • Interviewed for "Fresh Faces" in the Illinois Library Association's magazine Dec. 2003 issue
  • Attended ISBE's Data Retreat for School Leadership Teams

My Presentations

  • 4/12/12. Presented "My Experience on Book Award Selection Committees. ISLMA, Moweaqua, IL.
  • 3/9/12. Presented "Tech Tools for Educators." Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association. Springfield, IL.
  • 6/27/11. Participated on ALA/ABA panel on library/bookseller cooperation, moderated by Nancy Pearl at ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.
  • 6/28/10. Moderated American Library Association's Graphic Novel Panel with Authors David Small and Audrey Niffenegger at ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
  • 6/27/10. Moderated YALSA's Alex Award Program (with author David Small) at American Library Association Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
  • 6/7/10. Presented "My Experience with the Alex Awards." Lincoln Trail Library System School Library Day.
  • 2/26/10. Presented Tech Tools for Encouraging Reading. Lake Land College Technology Conference.
  • 10/10/09. Presented "Not Boring" Books -- Book Talks for Teachers. Fall Classic 2009. Charleston, Illinois
  • 8/21/09. Trained faculty on Flip Video Cameras and Software.
  • 2/13/09. Technology in the PHS Classroom.
  • 11/7/08. Presented ISLMA 101. Illinois School Library Media Association Conference. Arlington Heights, IL.
  • 10/10/08. Presented Illinois Book Award Programs. Edgar County Fall Institute.
  • 10/10/08. Presented Quality Researching. Edgar County Fall Institute.
  • 1/2/08 Trained faculty on Microsoft Movie Maker.
  • 8/23/06. Trained faculty on Student Management System Classroll.com.
  • 8/22/06.Trained faculty on turnitin.com
  • June 2006. Illinois School Library Media Association Leadership Summit
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