Leadership within the library and beyond is about:

• humanity
• relationships
• connections
• shared values
• empathy

Colvin’s (2000) article in Fortune Magazine resounds with my beliefs; if one feels valued, they’ll often go above and beyond their ‘role description’.

How does a library change information sources to information resources?

CSU library provides:

• access and support; without access a source remains undiscovered
• workshops & tutorials
• links to other library catalogues and support in accessing these resources
• abstract information for a vast number of resources
• searched items sorted by relevance

So what do I know bout the teacher librarian as a leader?

Well. The TL is knowledgable in the curriculum, so students and staff would definitely seek their support. Often in larger schools the TL is in charge of library assistants. TL’s can be leaders in educational change, for instance Guided Inquiry by Kuhlthau et.al. (2012).

Beyond this the TL is a person who holds the knowledge on how to find information. On a regular basis TLs lead the learning community to the best resources for their individual needs.

I’m sure TLs can be leaders in more ways than this, particularly leaders in change and innovation in schools. I look forward to learning how I can become a better leader to improve learning outcomes for all.

References

Kuhlthau, C.C, Maniotes, L.K., & Caspari, A.K. (2012). Guided inquiry design: A framework for inquiry in your school. Libraries Unlimited. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/csuau/detail.action?docID=1887925