[Sli-schools] Congratulations, Paula Michalak!

[Janet Scherer]

Congratulations!
Janet Scherer, Director
South Huntington Public Library
145 Pidgeon Hill Road
Huntington Station, NY  11746
631-549-4411
jscherer at shpl.info


On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 10:45 AM <sliadmin at suffolknet.org> wrote:

> For Immediate Release
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> May 4, 2022
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> *Paula Michalak, District Librarian at Silver Creek Central School
> District is Certified Sustainable *
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> *The Sustainable Libraries Initiative has recognized Paula Michalak as a
> leader in sustainability.*
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>             New York State – May 4, 2022 – Paula Michalak, District
> Librarian at the Silver Creek Central School District in Silver Creek, NY
> has been certified through the award-winning Sustainable Library
> Certification Program. Paula is the second school librarian to be certified
> through this program, the first of its kind in the world, through the Sustainable
> Libraries Initiative <https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/>.
>
> Paula Michalak, District Librarian at Silver Creek Central School District
> with her Sustainable Library Certification Program Certificate.
>
> Paula’s mentor for the Sustainable Library Certification Program, Dr. Jen
> Cannell has offered guidance throughout the school year to assist Paula as
> she completed the benchmarks that make up this substantive and reflective
> program. Regarding Paula’s certification, she stated:
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> “It is clear that Paula has been systemically working to integrate the
> ideals of the SLCP into her program, even before she began working on the
> benchmarks. It is wonderful to read about all she is doing to truly
> integrate the principles of sustainability into all areas of the
> curriculum. She is developing strong relationships and advocating for
> student needs in order to ensure that transformative learning takes place.
> It is especially impressive that she has worked to connect people, ideas
> and resources.”
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> The comprehensive Sustainable Libraries Certification Program for School
> Librarians requires each member to work through Action Items in five
> categories covering the three pillars of environmental, social, and
> economic sustainability included in the Triple Bottom Line definition used
> by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative. Focusing on Community Involvement,
> Leading Beyond the Library, Social Equity and Resiliency, Standards and
> Curriculum, and Collections, all program participants choose from the
> suggested actions to identify those that are most beneficial to their
> libraries. Working through these actions, reflecting on their impact, and
> sharing these resources as they move through the program, they are creating
> a community of practice that is moving their schools and communities
> towards a more sustainable future.
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> Pursuing this certification has helped Paula focus her efforts for the
> benefit of her students, school, and community. As she worked through the
> Action Items, she was able to reflect and demonstrate to her administration
> and community that the school librarian plays a vital role in students’
> leaning and community engagement. Her efforts have helped to elevate her
> role and have gained her much deserved recognition. She reflects:
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> “I believe a school librarian has a unique responsibility to always be
> current in teaching trends, collection development needs, technology,
> advocacy for literary needs, while also keeping a birds eye view of the
> curricular needs throughout the grade levels. School librarians can speak
> to vertical and horizontal alignment in a way many people cannot, and have
> a unique ability to see trends within student learning to help students
> achieve… the school library is a great place to develop connections with
> students and families through programs created and run by the school
> libraries, like the High School Internship Program or MS Minecraft Club or
> Elementary Lego Robotics or Newspaper Club…The SLCP helped me clearly
> articulate the many aspects of being a school librarian and the clear
> benefit of a school librarian in any school.”
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> For the 2021-2022 school year, there is a cohort of 12 School Librarians
> in New York State enrolled with the goal of becoming certified in June
> 2022. These participants have individual guidance from a mentor and
> regularly scheduled online group meetups and work sessions. Working
> together, sharing resources, and being able to network with other school
> librarians who are advancing the principals of sustainability in their
> buildings keeps these participants engaged and motivated to take action.
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>
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> The Sustainable Library Certification Program is now enrolling School
> Librarians throughout New York State, Public Libraries nationwide, and will
> launch an Academic Library Certification Program in the fall.
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> For more information:
>
> Annemarie Gordon, Sustainability Coordinator
>
> Sustainable Libraries Initiative
> <https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/>
>
> sliadmin at suffolknet.org
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> [image: Sustainable Libraries Initiative Logo]
> <https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/>
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> Annemarie Gordon
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> Sustainability Coordinator
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> Suffolk Cooperative Library System
> <https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/>
>
> sliadmin at suffolknet.org
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> 631-286-1600 x1355
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