Sally A. Daniels
Degrees and Certifications: Syracuse University, Masters of Library Science, 1986.
Current Position: Library Media Specialist, Cicero-North Syracuse High School, 2005-Present.
Previous Positions: Library Media Specialist, Cicero Elementary School, 1991-2005.
ALA Activities: AASL: Highsmith Research Grant, Awards, 2006-Present; AASL: New York State Delegate, Affiliate Assembly, 2006-07; AASL: New York State Delegate, Vision Summit, 2006-06.
Offices Held Outside of ALA: New York Library Association: Registrar, SLMS Educational Leadership Committee, 2002-Present; New York Library Association: President, School Library Media Section, 2006-07; New York Library Association: 3 Apples Book Award Chair, School Library Media Section, 2005-07; Central New York Media Specialists: President, 2003-05; New York Library Association: Treasurer, School Library Media Section, 2001-05; New York Library Association: Regional Coordinator, School Library Media Section, 1998-2000; Central New York Media Specialists: President, 1997-98.
Publications: Author, "From Design to Assessment," Knowledge Quest (American Library Association), March/April 2007.
Accomplishments: As SLMS President, I instituted a highly successful virtual library lobby day effort to encourage all New York State school library media specialists to fax, e-mail or call their legislators asking them to support the proposed library legislation. I also spearheaded a membership drive that recruited more than 300 new members and successfully advocated for two school library positions at The New York State Education Department. I am extremely proud of my role as a founding member and co-chair of the New York State 3 Apples Book Award. This children's choice award is a collaborative effort between the Youth Services Section (public librarians) and the School Library Media Section of the New York Library Association. It was developed to encourage the joy of reading for pleasure and to provide the children of New York with the opportunity to nominate and vote for their favorite books.
STATEMENT: I believe that it is time to redefine and reevaluate the role of the school library in this rapidly changing world. How can we best prepare students for life in a global, digital society with a greater focus on collaboration? How do we use Web 2.0 technologies to help us achieve our goals? How can we utilize the research supporting our role in student achievement to help us overcome the perception that libraries are no longer needed in the age of Google, and instant access to information? Successful implementation of the new AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner is one significant way we can address these issues and strengthen the role of the school library. Furthermore, it is essential that advocacy campaigns on all levels need to be strong and consistent. We face many challenges ahead, but I believe that through leadership, collaboration and innovation we can succeed.
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