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Shift Happens - Lyn Hay

Shift Happens: its time to rethink, rebuild and rebrand
Not sure about a new name, but a new focus is a good way to move forward.

21st Century School Librarians

21st Century School Librarians
New curriculum, budget cuts, it's time to rethink the function of the school library.
As my role will change a little in 2013 without team teaching I need to look at what I can, and can't do.
Perhaps I become more consultative with class teachers on how to set up research assignments in their classrooms, locate and use information rather than do it in the library. I become more of a trainer and collaborator.

What do I do?

Let's start with this:

This defines my role, my background and areas of expertise. This is the measuring stick I need to hold myself against. I need to take the responsibility to make sure I continually check myself against these standards. These also define my job description. don't get distracted from the real role.

Standards of Professional Excellence for Teacher-Librarians

Libraries are changing...

This blog is intended as a place where I can gather and keep articles, informations, suggestions, ponder ideas and keep track of the way the new technology is changing the role of school libraries and teacher-librarians.  While mainly for my own professional use, others are most welcome to read and comment and discuss the topics raised.
Jul