I have always known that collection development is an act of curation. I used to believe that curation was some sort of osmosis that I, as the teacher librarian, would have with the school community. I would just know what to purchase. The first challenge to my beliefs was being confronted by the complexity of […]
ETL 503
Selection Criteria: A perfect fit
Photo by Eliott Reyna on Unsplash I have found it a really interesting process to create selection criteria to support collection development related to my specific school context. I believe that Hughes-Hassell and Mancall’s (2005) criteria is excellent because it calls on the teacher librarian to address the individual and often complex needs of their […]
Collections & Community
I have posted about the value of collaboration before, and I believe that collaboration is a central aspect of the teacher librarian’s role. While collaboration is important for all teachers, a teacher librarian expertly liaises with all stakeholders, demonstrating leadership, negotiation and communication skills in the process. As I consider collection management, I reflect back […]