Teacher-Librarian Role
#SchoolLibrariesMatter
Big Ideas:
- to instill a LOVE of learning in our students
- to develop children's skills in HOW to learn in meaningful ways
- to help students in their pursuit of HAPPINESS
To Advocate and Teach
*Student Centred
Encourage students to fall in love with reading
Show students to become critical thinkers
Teach students to set goals and persist in achieving these goals
Advocate for student needs
Be the Tech Hub for the school
Partner with students in learning how to research and navigate the digital world
Provide a model of learning where creativity is as limitless as the world of information
Infuse technology so that it is seamless and intrinsic part of learning
Connect them to global channels of info and opportunities
Open up possibilities such as, 3D printing, coding, STEAM, MakerSpace
To Plan and Maintain
*School Centred
Maintain the physical space of the Library Learning Commons
Integrate curriculum content
Establish an online presence and space, made available 24/7
Outreach
*Community Centred
Collaborate with colleagues
Team-building to bring staff together
Provide safe and welcoming space for parents
Invite community partnerships to extend students' learning experiences
Give voice and representation to racialized/minoritized groups
Outcomes/Goals:
To inspire motivated, creative and resilient learners, who demonstrate increased and measurable academic and social success
References:
IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto 1999
What to expect from libraries in the 21st century: Pam Sandlian Smith at TEDxMileHigh
School Libraries Matter: The Changing Role of the School Librarian