Karla Barkman, KPBSD District Librarian and Technology Integration Specialist, was chosen to receive the 2014 Linda K. Barrett Service Award. This award is given annually by the Alaska Association of School Librarians to a fellow librarian who is member of AkASL, has demonstrated service to the school library profession, and has provided significant services to both state and local activities.
“Ms. Barkman’s leadership with our libraries is first rate,” said Dr. Steve Atwater, Superintendent. “The regular improvements that she makes to our libraries as they more and more shift to a digital environment is exciting.”
Karla uses her knowledge and training to help librarians in her district move beyond the basics. She facilitates district collaboration days as well as organizing monthly virtual meetings. Karla actively provides library and technology support to the librarians and teachers in her district. She is the district coordinator for the Battle of the Books program, and also writes questions and moderates for this program at the state level.
In addition to her district duties, Karla is on the AkASL board serving as the Professional Development Grants Coordinator. Karla is a member of the Alaska Association of School Librarians, The American Association of School Librarians as well as the American Library Association. No matter what she takes on, Karla sustains a winning smile. Students and staff are nourished by her positive personality.
“Karla’s leadership in the transformation of our district libraries into hubs of learning for KPBSD students and teachers alike, is exemplary. The fact that she was recognized for her leadership on a state level speaks volumes about the impact she is having on the learning of thousands of children and adults–not just in our district, but also across our great state!” – Christine Ermold
Barkman received this award at the AKLA awards banquet held March 2, 2014, at the Captain Cook Hotel.
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Linda K. Barrett Service Award, Alaska Association of School Librarians