The ‘take-home message’ that resonated the most with me is…Teacher Librarians must evolve and redefine what we do within the school community. Often the role of the Teacher Librarian is seen as invisible. It is up to us to advocate for our profession and redefine our roles to support twenty-first-century learners.
Trump and Kiyosaki’s (2011) ‘five finger plan to success’ is a business model which Karen Bonanno adapted to the success of the Teacher Librarian:
- Strength of Character
- Focus
- Brand
- Relationships
- Little things you do that count
Karen Bonanno emphasised the active interconnections between each element promoted the Teacher Librarian as a visible and valuable member of the school community.
