What is a Teacher Librarian? First Impressions

As I start my course, I feel I should take the opportunity to define what I see as the role of teacher-librarian. I hope to use this as a means to explain my changing views as we go further into the study of the ETL401 unit but also the course.

To me the role of teacher-librarian is to manage the learning resources of a school. This includes the following:

• School Library - including the collection of books, audio visual and Internet based material.
• Provide access to learning resources to students, staff and the wider community.
• Develop research skills in each student.
• Ensure that resources are relevant to the learning needs of students.
• Provide access to the latest resources for students and staff.
• Identify strategies to further enhance student learning.
• Provide regular opportunities for students and staff to utilise the library for learning and teaching.