How does this library change information sources to information resources? Record 5 items in your notes and consider relevance in the school library context.

The CSU library changes information sources to resources by, for instance:

1- Having a search bar that allows both text and voice keywords, thereby greatly optimising access to available resources as students can dictate their search details.

2- By allowing students in remote learning courses to borrow print resources and offering free postage. This will greatly promote the circulation of print resources among all the student population.

3- By offering inter-library loans, as this option greatly widens the scope of a search for a specific study resource that may not be available at CSU library.

4- By providing links to resources available online underneath each entry. In many cases, these resources can be downloaded as PDF documents, which will increase students’ interest in accessing these resources because they can keep a copy on their devices.

5- By having a ‘refine your search’ function that allows patrons to apply settings, such as topics, authors and journal dates. This greatly narrows down the search in an effective way.

My school library utilises the Oliver software in a similar fashion, and students can conduct independent searches on inquiry computers. On the whole, all the functions described above are part of the Oliver system of organising resources, but sometimes it is difficult to access certain resources, especially in the non-fiction category, using the Oliver platform. Some of the great functions and characteristics of the CSU library could be incorporated into schools and the whole school community would benefit from increased access to educational resources.

I personally believe that leadership, most importantly, consists of paying special attention to the needs of a leader’s followers. This is achieved by a leader listening to their crowd and consistently paying attention to what they require. After processing their needs, a good leader should actively attempt to work on the faults in their community or provide their followers with what they are missing. This should be carried out with warmth and humility, as a good and receptive leader should try not to alienate themselves from their followers, but rather make themselves seem relatable in order to convey that they truly care for their demands. Inclusive leaders take into account and act according to the views of their followers.

Other positive leadership qualities consist of the ability to communicate, not only with their followers but also with their own team beside them. A leader should have great communication skills with the ability to clearly convey their message, and delegate different roles amongst their team so solutions are carried out swiftly and efficiently. They should also be able to communicate the progression of the solutions clearly to their followers, making them feel included in every step of the way. I believe that leaders should also have integrity, and therefore own up to their mistakes when they occur and work actively to resolve them. Overall, a leader needs to have good listening and communication skills, while also consistently upholding their integrity and humility.