1 Professional knowledge To meet professional knowledge requirements to become an excellent teacher librarian (Australian Library and Information Association, 2016), I would like to undertake professional development to gain a better understanding of the application of the information fluency framework and my understanding of phonics to assist with improving library programs. Modelling the characteristics of … Continue reading ETL512 Part C Evaluation
The study visit experience revealed potential career paths I hadn’t factored in when I started the Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship). I was quite surprised by the various opportunities and how they were different, yet similar at the same time. At the fundamental level, librarianship provides users with free access to information. From that point … Continue reading Reflection ETL512
Libraries have had to adapt to the changing information needs of library users, competing with internet-based resources, search engines, and physical and online bookstores (Yu & Huang, 2020). Covid-19 forced libraries to reexamine their programs and services (Banks & Clipper, 2021) due to closures and new demands from users. The State Library of NSW pivoted … Continue reading ETL512 Study Visit Post One
The study visits presented a variety of career opportunities that I hadn’t previously considered that could become reality. Pauline Fitzgerald completed the Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) and was previously a teacher librarian, she is now manager of learning services at the State Library of NSW. At the State Library of NSW Pauline has combined … Continue reading ETL512 Post Two