AASL 2009 Elections
Carla Anne Bosco
ISS Chair-Elect
Degrees and Certifications
Harvard University, ALM (History), 2003; Simmons College, MS (Library Science), 1996; Mount Holyoke College, BA (English and History), 1993.
Current Position
Upper School Librarian, Stone Ridge School, 2005-present.
Previous Positions
Reference Librarian, Cambridge Public Library, 2002-05; Reference Librarian, Lesley University, 2000-05; Assistant Director of the Virginia Wing Library, The Winsor School, 1996-2002.
ALA Activities
AASL: AASL-ACRL Interdivisional Committee on Information Literacy, 2007-Present; AASL: Best Websites for teachers, 2007-08.
Publications
Author, "Harvard University and the Fugitive Slave Law," The New England Quarterly (Northeastern University), September 2006.
Honors, Awards, Prizes, Medals, Citations
Best Thesis Social Sciences, Harvard University Extension School, June 2003.
Accomplishments
To be published: "Collection Development' chapter in Independence for Excellence: Issues in Independent School Libraries, ed. by Dorcas Hand.
Statement
During this time of national change, school librarians also face new challenges and opportunities. How do we approach the adoption of web 2.0 tools, a greater emphasis on technology, even 1-1 laptop programs, without losing our mission? But what exactly is our mission now? Has it changed significantly? How well do we advocate for ourselves? I will address these issues with stimulating, even provocative, discussions and gatherings, utilizing the combined talents of all ISS members. We can expand our own use of web 2.0 tools to exchange ideas with blogs and wikis. I would also hope to expand our role in the AASL, bringing the independent school perspective to all of the division's programs. I have served on two AASL committees and found it to be an interesting experience. I look forward to the opportunity to serve as Chair-Elect and hope it will be a fun, interesting, and productive time.
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