The Master of
Education, Teacher Librarianship has enabled me to increase my
understanding and abilities as a Teacher Librarian. The Australian
School Library Association (ASLA) and the Australian Library and
Information Association (ALIA) (2004) standard of professional
excellence for teacher librarians is a statement that describes the
best practice for Teacher Librarians. Through these standards I can
see where I have become an effective teacher librarian and where I
still need improvement.
1. Professional
Knowledge
As
a
Teacher
Librarian
I
have
a
deep
understanding
of
the
ideals
of
lifelong
learning.
Through
the
course
and
professional
development
from
my
employment
I
have
come
to
understand
and
be
well
informed
of
information
literacy
theories
and
practices
such
as
the
PLUS
model
and
Guided
Inquiry,
and
use
these
models
in
my
teaching.
From
the
course
I
understand
that
as
part
of
the
position
of
a
TL
is
to
and
participate
in.
Through
wide
reading
classes,
new
technologies,
library
events
and
research
classes,
I
encourage
and
give
students
the
necessary
skills
to
pursue
lifelong
learning.
Part
of
the
course
was
to
create
a
collection
development
policy
which
looks
at
collecting
and
maintaining
resources
for
the
library
patrons.
It
requires
making
collection
decisions
based
on
the
needs
and
wants
of
the
patrons,
to
evaluate
was
is
appropriate
for
the
students
and
staff
including
all
their
differences.
I
have
an
understanding
of
the
schools
curriculum
as
it
is
important
to
the
collection
development,
information
literacy
skills
implemented
in
programs,
and
using
curriculum
outcomes
to
promote
a
love
of
reading.
The
TL
is
to
have
a
specialised
knowledge
of
library
management.
The
library
uses
Spydus
software
were
I
perform cataloguing
and
acquisition.
I
would need to continue my own professional knowledge to keep up with
technology changes and its uses in teaching and learning. I like to
continue to be part of Teacher Librarian professional seminars were
TLs share their efforts with new technologies and success with
innovated ways of teaching information literacy and a love of reading
to students.
2. Professional
Practice
I
try
to
create
a
positive
learning
environment
using
engaging
resources
such
as
ipads
and
ebooks.
I
also
develop
a
collection
that
takes
into
account
the
curriculum
and
users
wants,
needs
and
interests
to
supply
them
with
resources
that
will
interest,
challenge
them
and
therefore
improve
and
increase
their
learning.
I
collaborate
with
some
class
room
teachers
but
it
depends
on
the
heads
of
department
and
their
understanding
of
the
benefits
of
the
Teacher
Librarian.
To
improve
the
cooperation
of
teaching
staff
I
have
participated
in
school
committees
and
promote
information
literacy
skills
through
in-house
professional
development
having
demonstrated
the
use
of
Guided
Inquiry.
I
provide
an
exemplary
reference
and
information
service
to
students
and
staff
through
my
education
and
work
experience.
I
am
confident
in
my
management
practices
and
systems
having
the
responsibility
of
cataloging
and
acquisition
with
the
school
system
Spydus.
As well as
completing the masters course I am also completing the New Scheme
Teachers portfolio which requires me to monitor my teaching practices
to ensure student progress and evidence of learning as well as
evidence of my own improved learning and teaching practices. I have
used survey monkey to survey students and staff on their knowledge of
information literacy skills and on the resources and provided by the
library.
3. Professional
Commitment
I believe
lifelong learning is not just for students but the whole school
community. I believe I must engage the school community on
evidence-based innovation educational programs and create
opportunities for staff development on library programs. The TL
achieves this through wide reading, research lessons and displays and
promotions for students to encourage the skills and joy of lifelong
learning. It is essential for TLs to keep evidence of their
educational achievements and to be activity engaged in professional
development. I have had to opportunity to go AIS, Syba Signs, State
Library and inter house professional development seminars.
Opportunities which have allowed me to extend my knowledge on my
profession. The library during the in-house professional learning
played a significant role in promoting library programs such as
Guided Inquiry.
I have
participated in some school committees but believe that I need to
push myself to become more of a leadership figure at the school. I do
actively share my professional knowledge with library staff and
teaching staff through meetings and in-house professional
development. I am a subscriber of OZTLnet
to participate in a professional community.
My library does a
great deal to promote the profession of teacher librarianship in the
school. Taking opportunities to be part of the curriculum programs
and innovate school educational programs. The library staff and I go
to great lengths to foster a reading culture with a reading
challenge, literature circles and book clubs. I organise ‘book
bites’ which is a lunch time gathering of students and teachers
reviewing and promoting new books. The school and the library
encourages professional development and I take every opportunity to
continually participate in increasing my education.
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Australian School
Library Association and Australian Library and Information
Association (2004) Standards of professional excellence for teacher
librarians. ASLA & ALIA.
http://www.alia.org.au/policies/TLstandards.pdf
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