Aims of ETL 507 – Professional experience and portfolio 

As I have studied each subject in this course I have felt my knowledge has expanded in many different areas when it comes to information management, curriculum resourcing and other aspects that a teacher librarian needs to be successful, however the practical things are the things I lack.

How do I order books for the library? How do I process them through the Oliver system so they can be put into the collection? How do  I assign barcodes to students? These are the practical skills that you can’t learn online, they need hands on experience, I am hopeful that the study visit and professional placement will give me insight into these things so that when I start applying for library positions I feel confident in having the educational theory as well as the skills for the admin that is required in the library.