Teacher-Librarians: The Untapped Resource

Creating and Maintaining the Collaborative Bond between Teacher and Teacher Librarian

New Year, New Librarian

What would you like to see happen?

What can be done to make the library a better fit for your classroom’s needs and goals?

My Vision?

I envision a jump from working for you as a NOVICE to working with you as PRACTITIONER

Teacher and Teacher-Librarian Collaboration

The Difference?

Novice

• My instruction is decided by you, the teacher

Practitioner

• I form collaborative partnerships with you, the teacher

• My instructions are limited to “library skills”

• My lessons are in isolation of your broader education objectives

• Together, we meet to discuss instruction goals

• Education objectives are responsibilities we share as a team

The Library as an EXTENSION

OF THE CLASSROOM

Teacher-Librarian as Practitioner

Collaboration

THE LIBRARY AS AN EXTENSION OF THE CLASSROOM

Working in support of School Goals and Classroom Programs

For an example of how teaching and learning are positively impacted by the collaboration of teachers and teacher-librarians,

click on the icon above. You will be redirected to the Colorado State Library Website.

Successful Components of Collaboration

Common GoalsSharingTrust TimeInclusivity P.D.

How Do We Begin?

Collaboration is a process

Roles and responsibilities will differ from one teacher to another depending on their level of need and their vision of student success.

What do you want out of this process?

Example 1: Resource Collaboration

Example 2: Student Programming Collaboration

The library is now one more space where students can learn and

explore new ideas and consolidate their previously learned knowledge.

Librarians can provide lessons and student-directed learning that

compliment students’ homeroom discoveries.

Click HERE for an online library lesson sample that supports

curriculum guidelines and Web 2.0 technology

Example 3: Professional Development Collaboration

“As a group work on improving their professional practice, teacher development

happens naturally” – Ellen Ullman

As an information provider and media specialist. I can work with you by providing you with effective educational resources and teaching strategies.

Like you, my profession requires me to stay up-to-date with the latest information in my field of study. I am able to review and evaluate media and other resources and provide you with my collected information.

WORKING COLLECTIVELY FOR THE SUCCESS OF EVERY STUDENT

THANK YOU