Multi Faceted Roles of the Teacher Librarian
encourages lifelong learning
encourages new learning
with technology
lunchtime tech talks
"offering opportunities for experiences in creating
and using information for knowledge, understanding, imagination and enjoyment." (Unesco)
provides leadership in the area of
changing habits in learning.
innovator
information parter
partners with teachers, community members,
and municipal/provincial/federal institutions
works with students
provide services and programs
model and teach character
encourage reading
assist with research
Subtopic
provides books, services, and technology
"books and other information
sources ranging from the fictional
to the documentary, from print to
electronic, both onsite and remote."
(Unesco.org)
TL provides access to information
for all school members
works with school staff
Teachers
helps teachers to network
within the school
helps to meet learning goals
constantly learning about what
teachers need; then the TL must
constantly educate themselves
to meet those needs
Administration
helps to meet school
goals.
maintains and organizes
the library
researches new books to purchase
removes old material
knowledgable about technology
a voice in the purpose of the learning commons