3.1 The future of metadata Read The first two sections of chapter 9 (pp. 215-217), in Hider, P. (2018). Information resource description: Creating and managing metadata (2nd […]
ETL505 Module 02: Tools and systems
2.1 Tools of library organisation Tools and systems in information organisation utilise metadata created by information professionals, authors, publishers, and others to facilitate access to […]
ETL505 Module 01 The need for information resource description
1.1 Introduction Information organisation is not a particularly visible activity, and can be quite specialised. This subject asks a lot of basic questions about the […]
ETL503 Assessment 02 Reflective Practice
ETL503, Resourcing the Curriculum, has significantly extended my understanding of the role of school library collections. One of the core topics discussed was aligning library […]
ETL503 Module 05 ‘ Acquisitions and Evaluation’ Reflections and Activities
5.1 Funding the Collection Policies and procedures to fund a balanced school collection Australian School Library Association. (2016). Statement on School Library Resource Centre Funding. […]
ETL503 Module 04 ‘Other Considerations of Selection’ Reflections and Activities
4.1 Censorship There is a balance between censoring material and duty of care. Religious schools do not always set out to censor material to align […]
ETL503 Module 03 ‘Selecting First Nations Australians Resources’ Reflections and Activities
3.1 Culturally appropriate and respectful language The Importance of Language Activity 01 Style Manual: Australian Government. (2023). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Style Manual. https://www.stylemanual.gov.au/accessible-and-inclusive-content/inclusive-language/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples ‘Aboriginal’ is a […]
ETL503 Module 02 ‘Developing Collections’ Reflections and Activities
2.1 Selection in the School Context Definitions of selection It is necessary to choose resources that meet the identified needs of the curriculum, teaching and […]
ETL503 Module 01 ‘The School Library’ Reflection and Activities
1.1 Introducing the School Library Collection Changing needs Recognising that what Teacher Librarians do in response to change can significantly impact how their school engages […]
ETL401 Assessment 03 Part C: Reflective Practice
Part C: Reflective Practice Before beginning this topic, I understood inquiry learning as an outside observer of the International Baccalaureate (IB), a Primary teacher […]