AASL 2009 Elections
Dennis Joe LeLoup
Member-At-Large
Degrees and Certifications
Indiana State University, Masters of Science, 1988; Indiana State University, Masters of Library Science, 1977; Indiana State University, Bachelor of Arts, 1975.
Current Position
Media Specialist, Sycamore Elementary School, 1995-Present.
Previous Positions
Learning Resources Specialist, Indiana Department of Education, Office of Learning Resources, 1989-95; Media Specialist, Vigo County School Corporation, 1978-89; Media Specialist / Reading Teacher, Northern Community Schools of Tipton County, 1975-76.
ALA Activities
ALSC: Member, Liaisons With National Organizations Serving Children and Youth Committee, 2007-Present; ALA: Councilor-at-Large, 2006-Present; ALA: Graduated Dues Study, Reactor Panel, 2007-08; ALA: AASL Member Representative, Planning and Budget Assembly, 2007-08; AASL: Chair, Alliance for Association Excellence, 2005-08; AASL: Treasurer, Board of Directors, 2005-08; ALA: Member, Council Orientation Committee, 2005-07; ALA: Councilor-at-Large, 2002-05; AASL: Co-Chair, Legislative Committee, 2001-05; AASL: Member, Legislative Committee, 2000-05; AASL: Knowledge Quest Editorial Board, 2000-03; AASL: Member, Nominating Committee, 2001-02; ASCLA: Member, Americans With Disabilities Act Assembly, 1998-2002; ALSC: Member, Research and Development Committee, 1997-2001; AASL: Member, Board of Directors, 1997-2001; Public Information Office: Member, National Library Week Sub-committee, 1998-2000; Public Information Office: Member, National Library Week Sub-committee, 1996-97; Public Information Office: Member, National Library Week Sub-committee, 1993-95; AASL: Member, Recruitment Task Force Committee, 1991-93.
Offices Held in State & Regional Library and Other Associations
Association for Indiana Media Educators: Immediate Past-President, Board of Directors, 1996-97; Association for Indiana Media Educators: President, Board of Directors, 1995-96; Association for Indiana Media Educators: President-Elect, Board of Directors, 1994-95; Association for Indiana Media Educators: Vice-President for District Programs, Board of Directors, 1989-91.
Publications
Author, "Saddle Up, Race, and Hang Out: Ideas for the Development of a Winning Reading Program," MAME Media Spectrum (Michigan Association for Media in Education), v. 34, #1, Spring 2007; Author, "In Search of a 21st-Century Job Description," Library Talk (Linworth Publishing Company), May/June 1997; Author, "Information Power in Region 3: Student Achievement is Always the Bottom Line," Knowledge Quest (ALA), March/April 2000; Author, "Finding Funds to Go High Tech," Book Report (Linworth Publishing Company), January/February 1996; Author, "The Many Fibers of Reading," Library Media Connection (Linworth Publishing Company), Forthcoming in 2009; .
Honors, Awards, Prizes, Medals, Citations
Phi Delta Kappa, 1988-2007; ISU Graduate Assistantships / Scholarships, 1976-1977; ISU Academic Scholarships, 1971-1975; Blue Key National Honor Society, 1971.
Links for Further Information
View the media center webpage at Sycamore Elementary School. Go to the following website and click on Media Center: http://www.avon-sycamore.schoolfusion.us/.
Accomplishments
My previous experience includes 5 1/2 years of work within the Office of Learning Resources for the Indiana Department of Education. Within this capacity I assisted other associates within the areas of reading and technology and coordinated Indiana's Read-Alouds “Too Good to Miss” Program for a couple of years. My work within this unit enabled me to visit and observe numerous school library media professionals coordinating many programs and initiatives within their media centers. I have also written and/or reviewed for numerous professional publications, including Library Media Connection (including the former publications of Library Talk, Book Report, and Technology Connection), MAME Journal, Media & Methods, and the former Indiana Media Journal.
Statement
I enjoy being active within the profession and would appreciate another opportunity to serve this organization. Funding and staffing have long been hot topics within our profession. With current economic conditions we must also be vigilant about protecting media services and programs. AASL must be a proactive force for school library media programs and personnel. It is important to lobby for school libraries and school media personnel with every opportunity. I try and participate as much as possible in ALA's Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C. and encourage others to do so. We must also continue to connect with student achievement and work to promote our programs and ideas with other viable organizations. I have become involved in fields involving communication. I believe we must communicate our needs and concerns within the school library media field if we are to be effective agents for change.
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