What is it like to be a library media specialist? In this Career Q&A video interview, Ellen Zschunke talks about her career path, what she does on the job, and the keys to success as a media librarian. She also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.

Originally released by Cambridge Educational, 2019. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 04, 2019.

Library Media Specialist: Main Duties and Responsibilities (0:59); --Library Media Specialist: Career Beginnings (1:14); -- Library Media Specialist: Keys for Success (1:27); -- Library Media Specialist: Education and Certification Requirements (0:51); -- Library Media Specialist: Workplace Atmosphere (1:30); -- Library Media Specialist: Advice for Aspiring Pros (1:01); -- Library Media Specialist: A Day on the Job (2:20); -- Library Media Specialist: Industry Goals and Services (1:06); -- Library Media Specialist: Industry Challenges (1:06); -- Library Media Specialist: Looking at the Future (0:56); .