Personal Goal Statement

 

My dream was to become an elementary school librarian so that I could work directly with students to create an encouraging, inspiring learning environment that would support young people in their literacy journey. Having obtained a job as a school librarian at an elementary school, my five-year plan is to grow into this role as a trained professional. I want to improve our collection by simplifying and standardizing the organization of books, expanding access to all library resources, and diversifying our collection to better reflect the needs of the students we serve. I am looking forward to opportunities to collaborate with the teachers and administrators in my school to create “a joyful and respectful learning community” in the years to come.

 

2025-2026 Goals

• Complete UNCG MLIS program

• Obtain 076 licensure via Praxis test and portfolio submission

• Obtain elementary school librarian job at a school that needs me

• Develop standardized assessment of the collection and needs assessment for the library

• Partner with teachers and other educators to better understand their specific needs to support instruction

• Develop strong relationships with administration and leadership to understand strategic, school improvement goals and how the library can support those

 

2026-2027 Goals

• Reestablish standardized organization of the library

• Revise check out procedure to improve single-lane check out

• Review “state of the library” findings to inform fiscal year budget

• Develop a student library assistant program

• Expand partnership with parent volunteers and PTA organization to ensure alignment and success

• Increase graphic novel collection and create a separate section of the library for those titles

• Institute design review for the library to consider alternative layouts to better encourage student collaboration

• Implement co-teaching plan by identifying at least one library champion at each grade level to drive collaboration

• Conduct “state of the library” end of year presentation for staff

• Complete two continuing education units (professional development equivalent)

 

2027-2028 Goals

• Use results of teacher needs survey to inform budget for year

• Reassess the efficacy of check out and layout changes made in previous year to ensure they are working as intended

• Assess success of graphic novel expansion and organization

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the library champion program and consider expanding this with a teacher who has expertise in STEAM

• Expand community outreach beyond individual parents and PTA to other support organizations that may be able to provide assistance

• Consider one or more opportunities to present research-based findings at conferences or other settings

• Conduct “state of the library” end of year presentation for staff

• Complete two continuing education units (professional development equivalent)

 

2028-2029 Goals

 

• Use results of teacher needs survey to inform budget for year

• Conduct a survey evaluation of ongoing teacher-librarian collaboration efforts

• Develop template language for funding proposals using survey and “state of library” reporting from previous years

• Apply to NGO and government grants for funding

• Consider one or more opportunities to present research-based findings at conferences or other settings

• Conduct “state of the library” end of year presentation for staff

• Complete two continuing education units (professional development equivalent)

 

2029-2030 Goals

 

• Use results of teacher needs survey to inform budget for year

• Begin development of next five-year plan for library

• Assess the success of grant proposals submitted and revise template language accordingly

• Conduct five-year review of Book Fair impact on engagement and funding

• Perform collection analysis to ensure alignment with the changing demographics of our student population

• Consider one or more opportunities to present research-based findings at conferences or other settings

• Conduct “state of the library” end of year presentation for staff

• Complete two continuing education units (professional development equivalent)