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Library Media Center


NAME: Jill Chai-Abdolgony Picture

SCHOOL: Islamic School of Irving

CLASS: Library

SCHOOL PHONE: 972.812.2220

About The ISI Library Media Center

ISI students can use the Library Media Center to:
1. find information,
2. find books that you like to read,
3. find recommended new books,
4. get the books that you need, and
5. rest and relax!


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About the Librarian
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Jill Chai-Abdolgony, Librarian

Responsibilities:
-Selection of library materials
-Acquisition of library materials
-Catalogues library materials
-Provides reference services to faculty and students
-Collaborates with faculty on subject units
-Supervises students during class visits
-Maintains LMC web site and library system
-Coordinates fundraising activities
-Implements programs for faculty and students
-Promotes and set up bi-annual book fairs
-Provides technology assistance for faculty and students
-Discards old and outdated materials


Education
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Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies. Curtin University of 
Technology (Australia). 2000.

Bachelor in Computing (2nd Upper Class). University of Portsmouth (UK). 1998.

Diploma in Information Technology. Nanyang Polytechnic (Singapore). 1996.


Professional Experience
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Feb 2007-present, Librarian, Islamic School of Irving
Oct 2005-Jan 2006, Librarian, Islamic School of Irving
May 2005-Sept 2005, Head of Access Services, Texas Tech University Law 
Library
Mar 2003-May 2005, Information Services Librarian, Texas Tech University 
Libraries
Apr 2001-July 2002, Librarian, National Library Board of Singapore


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About the Library Assistant
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Anita Ab. Rashid, Library Assistant (Part-Time)

Responsibilities:
-Checks in and out library items
-Sends overdue notices
-Collects overdue payments
-Copy-catalogues library materials
-Shelves books and magazines 
-Locates library materials for faculty and students
-Assists in supervising students during class visits
-Processes books and materials
-Repairs torn and damaged books
-Assists in bi-annual book fairs


Education
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Bachelor in Science Education. University of Malaya. Malaysia. 1989.

Master Degree in Business Administration (IT Management). University of 
Dallas. 2001.


Professional Experience
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1989-1997, Mathematics Teacher, Kamil High School, Malaysia.

1990-1997, National Mathematics Paper Examiner, Ministry of Education, 
Malaysia

Mission Statement

The mission of the ISI Library Media Center is to ensure that students and 
staff are effective users of ideas and information. This mission is 
accomplished:

- by providing intellectual and physical access to materials in all formats  

- by providing instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in 
reading, viewing, and using information and ideas  

- by working with other educators to design learning strategies to meet the 
needs of individual students.


Core Values
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Academic Achievement = the library media center provides a quality library 
program that results in improved student academic achievement.

Access For All = the library media center provides equitable and universal 
access to all members of the school learning community.

Reading = the library media center encourages and engages students to read, 
view, and listen for understanding and enjoyment in an environment that 
fosters and supports a passion for reading, learning, and pursuing 
individual 
interests.

Lifelong Learning = the library media center teaches skills and habits of 
learning how to learning so that students become self-reliant, independent 
adults, and responsible, contributing citizens.

Technology = the library media center embraces and implements technology 
and teach students to use it responsibly and effectively to help them 
acquire the knowledge and skills required for the 21st century.

Information Literacy = the library media center assists students in 
accessing information efficiently and effectively and teach students to 
recognize that utilizing valid and relevant information is central to 
meeting the opportunities and challenges of academic success and day-to-day 
living.

Innovation = the library media center investigates, initiates, and 
implements positive change and new ideas that will effectively prepare 
students for life.

Intellectual Freedom = the library media center promotes, develops, and 
facilitates age-appropriate access to all expressions of knowledge, opinion, 
and intellectual activity.

(Adopted from 2005 School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for 
Texas - http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/schoollibs/slsAdopted2005.doc)

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