More on the role of the teacher librarian

As part of my  Term 1 2011 school library program I wrote about the role of a TL. I have copied and pasted it here so that I can start to track the development of my understanding of the TL's function.

The Role of a Teacher Librarian

A teacher librarian is someone who implements and supports the aims of the school community by developing and demonstrating the use of worthwhile library and information programs which encourage and facilitate the students and the staff to become life long learners.

This is achieved by using their professional knowledge in regards to pedagogy , the curriculum and combining it with an understanding of information management and skills.

It is the teacher librarian who’s task it is to:

·      Provide access to and engage the learners with, an information rich environment

·      Collaboratively plan, resource and teach information literacy and literature outcomes.

·      Manage library and information services to a high standard.

·      Evaluate their own teaching practice in order to improve teaching and learning.

·      Promote and model lifelong learning.

·      Promote the profession of teacher librarianship

·      Participate in continuing professional development.

·      Promote an environment in which reading is expected and enjoyed.

Source:  Australian School Library Association.  (2004) .Standards of professional excellence for teacher librarians. Retrieved from http://www.asla.org.au/policy/standards.htm