Part B: Reflective practice (Word Count: 924) The role and nature of school library collections ETL503 has distilled my definition of the role of school library collections to be: to provide the school community with access to ideas and information (Kimmell, 2014). I love this definition because it is succinct and yet touches upon the […]
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Collection Development Policy
In this post, I’m going to attempt a first draft of a collection development policy for my school. Purpose The purpose of this collection development policy is to clearly outline the goals of the school library collection and how these goals will be met as well as provide a method for the selection and deselection of […]
Collection Development Considerations
What are the key considerations when considering collection development in libraries? The Collection Development Policy is where these key considerations are to be laid out. It will include the purpose and goals of the collection as well as how decisions are to be made in order to reach these goals. Why do we need collection […]
Evaluating Library Collections
Evaluating our library collections allows us to ensure that the collection meets the needs of students, support teaching learning programs, is balanced and inclusive and relevant to the school community. Ensuring that a range of resources are available for the topics covered by the school is key. A collection may be considered successful if it […]
First Term as a Teacher Librarian
As we draw towards the end of Term 1, 2021, I can hardly believe the speed in which the term has unfolded. The ups and downs of the term continue to surprise me, feeling the highest of highs following those special lessons where students have engaged and enjoyed learning and working together to the absolute […]
Inquiry Learning Models
What is an Inquiry Learning model, why do we need them? A quick guide of 5 inquiry learning models. An inquiry learning model is a framework for understanding the steps learners take throughout an inquiry task. The models break down the inquiry process into steps in order to guide learners through the process. Lupton […]
Information Literacy for Beginners
What exactly is Information Literacy and how can we implement an Information Literacy plan in our schools? Information Literacy is one of many literacies we are required to master living in the Information Age. The American Association of School Librarians defines Information Literacy in the following way: “Learners need to be able to access quality […]
The Role of the Teacher Librarian
Up until recently, a career in teacher librarianship seemed out of reach. Having only recently come to end of 4 years studying part time to complete my teaching qualification, adding on more study seemed absurd. The moment I realised that I needed to pursue this goal was when I found myself exasperated by all of […]