Professional Growth

Media Leadership Team (MLT) Application Information

Calling all library media specialists! If you have a positive attitude, a willingness to serve your peers, and a desire to help steer the course of library media education in Cobb, we want you on our team! Media Leadership Team is a committee of Cobb library media specialists who participate in shared decision-making and apply their collective wisdom and experience toward the development of the district library media program. Participation in MLT is also a great professional growth experience for its members!

Responsibilities of Membership

Agree to serve a three-year term and attend monthly meetings during the school year.
Assist with meeting logistics (i.e., bring refreshments, take minutes, serve as timekeeper) 2-3 times per year.
Represent other Cobb library media specialists (especially those on the same grade level) at MLT meetings.
Help make decisions that affect the direction of library media education in Cobb County Schools.
Help advance CCSD library media programs by participating in various activities that are "above and beyond" the normal call of duty.

Benefits for Members

Develop and exercise leadership abilities
Be among the first to know about developments in library media education
Gain a deeper understanding of the concepts of library media education
Influence the future of library media education in our district
Network with other library media specialists from around the district
Enjoy tasty refreshments, fine camaraderie, and a break from the normal school schedule!

Meeting Logistics

Meetings are held during the school day, usually from 8am until 11:30am.
Meeting locations vary, but they are usually held in a location central to Cobb County.
Substitutes are provided if staff development funds are available.

Who Should Apply

All Cobb Library Media specialists are encouraged to apply, but those who have not served on MLT in the past year will be given first consideration.
Applicants should make sure their principals support their participation. (MLT members must be away from school about 1/2 day per month to attend meetings, but they return to school as stronger, more knowledgeable library media specialists.)

How to Apply

Download and complete the MLT Application
Return applications to Beverly Myers by email or fax (770-514-3892).
Application is due by 8:00 a.m. Monday May 5, 2008.
New members will be selected at the final meeting (May 6, 2008) and notified shortly thereafter.