Reflect on the previous discussion about change, leadership and school environments you have experienced. In the discussion forum consider a major change you have experienced in a school. Introduction of the change In my current school environment I experienced a major change that was characterised by a transformational leadership style. The change that was introduced […]
Author: Kellie Billingsley
Hi my name is Kellie and I am a busy mum of three young children. I am teaching at St Stephen's School K-12 in Western Australia. I am a full-time English and Drama Teacher and I am starting the role of Teacher Librarian at my school at the start of the academic year in 2022. I will be running the senior library for Year 7 - 12 and also Teaching Library sessions to Year 5 and 6.
ETL504: Forum Post – The facilitation of 21st century education practices within St Stephen’s School.
In the discussion forum consider what you have learnt so far. Select one of the created threads to briefly respond to: 
What sort of organisation is your school? What sort of organisation does the school sit within? How does this hinder or facilitate the adoption of 21st century education practices? How […]
ETL504 Module 1.1 Forum Discussion : DIIJO – Article Summary
The changing role of the Principal by Les Potter – Posted by Jennie Bales on 23 Jun 2021. The role of the principal in high achieving schools is changing. Principals are seen as facilitators and leaders that serve their community, rather than the traditional authoritative figure. Decision-making is decentralised, involving input from middle managers. The […]
ETL504: Module 2.1: Empowering change: How can Teacher librarians drive school futures through innovative library programs
Teacher Librarians as leaders of change in schools After only a few years as a Teacher librarian (TL), I have grown to understand that this unique role extends beyond that of managing a library space and its collection. I have witnessed firsthand the power of my role in changing learning environments. Teacher librarians have an […]
ETL505: Metadata sources in school libraries
Getting my head around Metadata and where it comes from…. Metadata sources in school libraries are the places where librarians can find or create metadata for the resources in their library collections. Here are some examples of metadata sources that may be used in school libraries: Online library databases: Many online library databases provide metadata […]
ETL505 : A summary of common metadata standards
Here is a summary of different metadata standards: MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) is a standard that is primarily used in libraries to create bibliographic records for books and other library materials. It has been widely used for decades and is considered a very comprehensive and detailed standard, but can be difficult to learn and […]
The platform used in my school library
Destiny Discover is a web-based discovery platform and reading management system designed for K-12 schools and libraries. It is developed and offered by Follett, a company that provides educational resources and technology solutions for schools and libraries. Destiny Discover allows students, teachers, and librarians to search and access a wide range of resources, including print […]
List of Metadata Mapping Protocols
Here are some commonly used metadata mapping protocols: Crosswalks OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) Z39.50 SRU (Search/Retrieve via URL) and CQL (Contextual Query Language) OpenURL METS (Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard) MODS (Metadata Object Description Schema) Dublin Core Metadata Element Set MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) EAD (Encoded Archival Description)
ETL505 Module 3: The future of school libraries and the use of metadata in the future.
There are no set activities for this Module so please add your thoughts about the future of school libraries and the use of metadata into the future. I can speculate that the future of school libraries is likely to involve a continued focus on digital resources and technology. The use of digital resources such as […]
Digital Libraries
Digital libraries are collections of electronic resources that are accessible online through the internet or other digital networks. They provide users with access to a variety of digital materials, including books, journals, articles, images, videos, and other types of multimedia. Digital libraries typically include search tools and other features that allow users to find and […]