Upload
augustine-parsons
View
224
Download
0
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Teacher LibrarianA career
Megan Lindsay July, 2011
What is aTeacher Librarian?
AND
A qualified librarian
A qualified teacher
What is the difference between a Librarian and a Teacher Librarian ?
A Librarian holds a Masters Degree in Library Science - typically employed in a public library or academic library.
A Teacher-Librarian (a.k.a. Media Specialist) - holds a Masters degree in Library Science AND holds a Bachelors or higher degree in education. Duel credentials.
What is the difference between a Teacher Librarian and a Librarian ?
However ….If a Teacher Librarian were to apply for a public librarian position, their qualifications would be recognized, but their education credentials may or may not be taken into consideration. But …if a Librarian were to apply for a Teacher Librarian position, they would not have the proper teaching qualifications.
What does a Teacher Librarian do ?
actively promote reading throughout the school
are the information expert in the school and who actively promotes and shares
According to Joyce Valenza, Oct, 2010“You know you are a 21Century librarian if you …”
What does a Teacher Librarian do ?
are the expert on Copyright and Information Ethics
are always keen to learn more about web 2.0 tools and how to use them with the students and teachers
are the expert on curriculum and purchases appropriate resources to build a supportive resource base
What does a Teacher Librarian do ?
are an expert communicator with the whole school community from the students, teachers, other staff, parents
are an expert networker
always shows a positive and helpful attitude
http://informationfluency.wikispaces.com/You+know+you're+a+21st+century+librarian+if+.+.+.
What does a Teacher Librarian do ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPF12jD6F-s
What do I love about my job?
I love being with the kids, sharing stories, helping them find the right books
I love sharing with the teachers I love talking to the parents
I love that everyday is different
I love finding out and sharing new stuff on the internet
I love that I get paid for loving my job
Ways to become a Teacher Librarian
Undertake a Bachelor of Education Undertake a Post graduate course
in teacher librarianship http://www.alia.org.au/education/
courses/librarianship.html
Teacher Librarian support in Hong Kong
http://hktla.school.net.hk
/http://aless.wikispaces.com/