Librarian's Portfolio

Like the teacher's portfolio, the librarian's portfolio is needed not so much to find a new job, as for the lessons learned. As already mentioned, the dutiesthe librarian includes not only the formation and organization of the library fund and the maintenance of readers, but also the preparation and conduct of various events: exhibitions, interviews, competitions, quizzes, literary evenings, reading conferences, etc. All the achievements in activities accumulated over the years of work can be include in portfolio.

The librarian portfolio has two important functions. First, it allows the librarian to generalizeand systematize their achievements and achievements, evaluate them and think about the direction of further professional growth. Secondly, the portfolio is a kind of individual professional portrait of a specialist: it presents the dynamics of his professional development and can be used in the course of the next attestation.

The portfolio of the librarian is divided into different types. So, presentation portfolio is a collection of the best works and is usually used when looking for a new job. Portfolio of achievements illustrates the professional growth of a librarian in one or more spheres of activity. Thematic portfolio is a collection of creative works dedicated to one topic. The most popular and effective option - integrated portfolio, which combines the features of the three above mentioned species.

A librarian's portfolio usually includes such a set of documents:

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  personal information (short CV, CV, information on education, professional experience, etc.);
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  information on creative and research work (including scenarios of events, reports from events and exhibitions, texts of speeches and publications, etc.);
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  information on professional development, self-education, participation in various events and competitions, the availability of publications;
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  copies of documents evidencing professional achievements (certificates, diplomas, certificates, awards, certificates, letters of thanks, etc.);
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  reviews of leaders, methodologists, colleagues and readers.

Which documents and works to include in the portfolio - it's up to you. If your professional experience is small, you caninclude all or almost work. If you work not for the first year, it makes sense to include only the best works in the last few years. However, for example, significant diplomas and certificates of "statute of limitations" do not exist. It is desirable that the materials included in the portfolio give the fullest possible picture of different forms and types of work (including new and non-traditional ones), it is also useful to include illustrative material (for example, photos).

The librarian's portfolio can be made both in traditional (paper) and electronically. Traditional Portfolio is a folder with documents. Electronic Portfolio can be of two types: presentation in the form of a slide show or website. Each portfolio has advantages and disadvantages, but the electronic portfolio is becoming more popular, as it takes up less space, if necessary, it can easily be copied and distributed, and it is much easier to structure information in electronic form.

If your library has a portfolio forattestation is necessary, it is worth knowing the exact requirements for the portfolio of the librarian. If you create a portfolio "for yourself", there are some clear criteria for designing a portfolio: The main thing is that all information is clearly structured. Creating a portfolio, of course, will take some time, but it will help greatly facilitate the work in the future.