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A familiar face from the Islip High School library has just been named a “Mover & Shaker” in the library industry by the national publication Library Journal.
In a recent issue, Library Journal chose 52 outstanding professionals committed to providing excellent service and shaping the future of libraries.
Among them was the high school library’s media specialist, Gina Seymour.
Seymour was selected because of her commitment to the profession and for her unique inclusive programming, according to a district announcement. Her MakerCare initiative, using the school library makerspace to teach teens about social action and civic engagement, has inspired students to make needed items to be donated to community and global agencies.
“It was an honor and a humbling experience to be included among this distinguished list of librarians,” Seymour said. “With the rise of library makerspaces across the country, I am pleased to bring attention to our inclusive practices and inspiring service model as components of maker education.”
Seymour has served as the school library’s media specialist for 12 years.
She was also the recipient of the Suffolk School Library Media Association’s 2014 School Librarian of the Year award and is also an adjunct professor at the St. John’s University Department of Library and Information Science.
Seymour is currently working on a book, “Makers with a Cause,” scheduled to be published in 2018.
Photos and story source: Islip School District
