The nature of a TL’s work is empowering others, and building relationships with other educators, which can be limited by their physical isolation in the library and by scheduling. To overcome this, TLs can organise regular workshops for school staff at staff meeting or PD days to help them develop their information literacy processes and continually improve how IL can be developed across the curriculum. Provide useful handouts with tips for using the best sources of information; how to evaluate information in a variety of formats, including the Web; and how to guide students learning. Provide an orientation session for new school staff to inform them of IL across the curriculum and the school IL policy. TLs need to work with the principal and school executive to establish a shared vision and an information literate school policy. A close alignment between the principals vision and the teacher-librarian's vision is of benefit to all parties involved Oberg (2006).
TLs need to be trained in effective collaboration and work on relationships with the teachers in their school. It is important for the TL to be a good leader and work with the leadership team of the school to develop a shared vision, effective communication across the school towards building a mutual trust amongst the whole school community Oberg (2007).
References
Oberg.D.,(2006) Developing the respect and support of school administrators. Teacher Librarian; Feb 2006; 33 (3) pg 13-18
Haycock.K (2007) Collaboration: Critical Success Factors for Student Learning.School libraries Worldwide; Jan 2007; 13 (1) pg25-35
Howard. J., (2009) Advocacy through Relationships. School Library Monthly/Volume XXVI, Number 2/October 2009
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