May 26, 2019
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This subject has provided me with a lot to think about – especially how I can apply what I am learning and understanding to my practice. Knowing that ‘it is the responsibility of the teacher librarian to develop a balanced … Continue reading
April 26, 2019
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Acquisitions workflow for KHHS Identify need – (is it related to faculty need/fiction for library/specialty eg manga/nonfiction) Search for best/appropriate provider Search their website or call to check availability/price Raise a purchase order Provide details required for NSW Dept of … Continue reading
April 25, 2019
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Debowski The strategies proposed by Debowski are thorough and specific and cover the main issues in selection, acquisition and censorship. (Debowski, 2001). The strategies outline functions and principles that the library collection should follow. Many of these principles are still … Continue reading
April 25, 2019
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Morris, C. & Sibert, L. Chapter 6, Acquiring ebooks. In S. Polanka (Ed.), No shelf required : E-books in libraries [ALA Editions version] (Chapter 6, pp. 95-124). Retrieved from http://ebookcentral.proquest.com.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/lib/csuau/detail.action?docID=598919 Consider the issues raised in this chapter Digital platforms have … Continue reading
April 25, 2019
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Can I use this in a school? (Is a school a non-commercial enterprise?) Yes, as long as you purchase the “Home and Student” edition. As the school is a not for profit entity and not engaged in retail activities, then … Continue reading
April 25, 2019
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As I work in a specialist secondary school for music, I thought I should check that we are complying with current copyright legislation. Students in my high school are taught music every day, and perform once a week. This information … Continue reading
April 23, 2019
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Practical examples of situations in regard to budget and collection management where a teacher librarian has, or should have, demonstrated the role of: Collaborator According to the Australian School Librarian Association, Teacher librarians are leaders in the resourcing of … Continue reading
March 17, 2019
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I have worked with many teachers that base their attitudes towards a school library collection on assumptions about reading that are probably no longer valid. These thoughts are often around the issue of the need for ‘high quality’ or ‘classical’ … Continue reading
March 12, 2019
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Mosle’s article on ‘What should children read?’, (Mosle, 2012) provided a useful reminder of the importance of non-fiction in the school library collection. Firstly as a starting point for reluctant readers and also as an often overlooked source of quality … Continue reading
March 9, 2019
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