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September 10, 2015. Kingston, RI. Media Smart Libraries is pleased to introduce our library leader cohort members! These capable individuals have committed to participate in Media Smart Libraries workshops and events, complete the Media Smart Libraries Certificate through a digital badge program, and to share their knowledge and experiences locally, nationally, and globally. The following school and public librarians were chosen for their enthusiasm, dedication, and skill.
Kristin Almeida, Westerly Middle School
James Barrett, Nathan Bishop Middle School
Emily Brown, Cranston Public Library
Meri Carney, Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library
Suzanne Costa, Barrington High School
Jennifer Cournoyer, Cumberland Public Library
Dianne Du, Foster Public Library and Tyler Free Library
David Fountaine, Middletown High School
Lee-Ann Galli, Narragansett Public Library
Suzanne Jordan, Myron J. Francis Elementary School
Carrie Kelly, John Wickes Elementary School
Karen McHenry, Del Sesto Middle School
Barbara Miller, West Glocester Elementary School
Marianne Mirando, Westerly High School
Susan Murphy, Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School of Coventry
Robin Nyzio, Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library
Rebecca Ott, Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library
Tanya Paglia, Barrington PublicLIbrary
Kathryn Powers, James M. Quinn Elementary School
Susan Rose, Chester Barrows Elementary School, Cranston
Terri Spisso, Ponaganset High School
Gail Stokes, Cranston Public Library
Jennifer Thomas, Paul Cuffee School
Christopher Zanghi, Ranger Elementary School, Tiverton.
On September 10th, cohort members met with the Media Smart Libraries team, including Principal Investigator Dr. Valerie Karno, Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Lauren Mandel, and Program Director Mary Moen to learn more about the Media Smart Libraries program. This meeting was an opportunity to identify learning needs, share expertise, and build relationships with their peers. Potential media and digital literacy workshop topics and locations were discussed as well as the newly designed digital badge system that will recognize and reward cohort members for their learning. This open and informal meeting gave the cohort the opportunity to share in the planning experience and contribute to the conversation around media and digital literacy.
Media Smart Libraries is fortunate to be working with this dedicated group of librarians. Not only will these individuals become media and digital literacy library leaders, but also their collective learning will help strengthen the state’s library community through a common goal.
By: Alyssa Taft