The document summarizes Sabrina Carnesi's career and experience as a librarian. It describes her early love of books and accomplishments serving on various library boards and committees. It emphasizes developing a "can do" spirit and messages of never giving in, giving up, or giving out. Librarians should continue collaborating, going beyond core curriculums, and recognizing vital skills in students. The overall message is the importance of maintaining a positive attitude like the Little Engine That Could.
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Acceptance speech
1. "The Little Engine That Could: an
Attitude for Today's Librarian"
Sabrina Carnesi
Darden College of Education Fellow
Old Dominion University
November 15, 2011
2. My Journey with Books Began at
an Early Age
(Sorry no books here, just blocks!)
8. Accomplishments
Previously served on the
VEMA (soon to be the VASL-Virginia Association for School Librarians)
conference planning committee for 3 years in a row
VEMA board for 2 years
AASL committee member on the American Association of University
Press Best of the Best Book Selection Committee for 4 consecutive
years
I have successfully gotten 5 articles published nationally
Currently selected to serve as the
AASL State L4L coordinator -
AASL representative on the Interdivisional Committee on School/Public
Library Partnership for the past 3 years
ASLCs Liaison Committee with National Organizations Serving Children
and Youth
YALSA Best Paperbacks for Young Adults 2012-2014
LMC Advisory Board
I am awaiting the outcome of my National
Boards
10. Never
GIVE IN! and stop collaborating
GIVE UP!
GIVE OUT!
11. Never
GIVE IN! and stop collaborating
GIVE UP!...it is necessary to go beyond
our core curriculum
GIVE OUT!
12. Never
GIVE IN! and stop collaborating
GIVE UP!...it is necessary to go beyond
our core curriculum
GIVE OUT!...the importance of these
skills are vital to students