Personal philosophy of a Teacher Librarian

The information landscape is one filled with challenges, innovation, and evolving environments. Users of this landscape require the skills and knowledge to access and use relevant information in increasingly sophisticated ways. Teacher Librarians (TLs) as information specialists are best placed to guide and nurture the development of research skills. An effective TL commits to managing innovative learning spaces that allow students to be immersed in and be exposed to quality literature, developing critical and creative information skills. Purposeful collaboration with class teachers and leadership teams, demonstrate TLs awareness of current curriculum and resource requirements meeting the needs of school communities. TLs are necessary for maintaining and advocating rich content within libraries ensuring schools have innovative learning spaces.

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