"The ability to find and use information is the keystone of lifelong learning.
Creating a foundation for lifelong learning is at the heart of the school library media program."
-From Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning
| Teacher Librarian Schedules | ||
| Teacher Librarian | School | Days |
| Carol VanHook | Senior High |
Monday through Thursday Friday |
| Becky Quinn | Junior High Spring Creek |
Monday, Wednesday through Friday Tuesday |
| Connie Brewbaker | Delaware Four Mile Runnells |
Monday and Wednesday Tuesday and Thursday Friday |
| Pam Ferguson | Centennial |
Monday, Thursday |
| Harriet Peterson | Altoona Clay Willowbrook |
Tuesday and Thursday AM. |
The Teacher Librarian's Roles:
- Library Curriculum Support
- As a Teacher
- Collaborate to teach integrated information literacy skills - Library Connection to Curriculum
- Create an environment conducive to learning - View our libraries
- Ensure students understand and return signed Internet user forms (Internet safety and copyright laws)
- Collaborate to teach integrated information literacy skills - Library Connection to Curriculum
- As an Instructional Partner
- Photo Gallery
- Collaborate in the design and instruction of student learning outcomes - Collaborative Planning
- Collaborate to plan and implement reading events and displays - Photo Gallery
- Arrange interlibrary materials loans
- Collaborate in the design and instruction of student learning outcomes - Collaborative Planning
- As an Information Specialist
- Locate resources to enhance classroom lessons (create Pathfinders) - SEP Teach Wiki
- Forward "assignment alerts" to public libraries
- Instruct staff in the use of new resources
- Help staff match reading resources to students
- Collaborate with other teachers and community members to promote community literacy
- As a Librarian
- Arrange for author visits
- Complete cataloging of materials according to acceptable standards for equal accessibility
- follow district Policies and Procedures
- Prepare and maintain the center's budget
- Evaluate, select and requisition new materials
- Maintain and manage equipment
- Set goals and complete reports
- Keep Confidential all data in the Online Patron Access Catalog (OPAC) system
Projects to Consider:
- Internet Workshops - Students visit pre-bookmarked sites and complete teacher-made activities
- Internet Projects - Collaborate on a project with teachers around the globe
- Internet Inquiries - Students research to answer their question(s)
- Web Quests - Students answer a query using predefined sources
- Create brochures
- Create collages
- Conduct book talks around a theme
- Create slide show presentations
- Complete library skills lessons (including online resources)
- Create timelines