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"The school Library Learning Commons has a leading role in assisting learners to hone and apply an expanded notion of literacy as well as fostering an active reading culture."

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Teacher librarians need to be accommodating and able to develop sound relationships with teachers in order to assist with collaborative relationships. (Merga, 2019)

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Teacher Librarians need to have a strong understanding of the curriculum in order to support teachers with what they are teaching.

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Teacher Librarian according to Trevor Mackenzie

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Teacher Librarian according to Trevor Mackenzie

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My teaching goal is to become more like the librarian that Trevor Mackenzie writes about; understanding, supportive, reflective, flexible, assisting with and understanding teacher's goals, knowledgeable of the resources in the library and how to locate them.

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Collaborating with teachers to choose books and support the set up and teaching of literature circles.

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Collaboration: Supporting Teachers with developing inquiry questions and projects

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Collaboration: Supporting Teachers with developing inquiry questions and projects

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Through discussions with teachers, the Teacher Librarian can support teachers with the framework and timelines needed for inquiry. Be a "learning partner" in the inquiry process.

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The infographic from the Surrey Teacher Librarians is an excellent visual of what I want to achieve as a Teacher Librarian.
1. Collaboration in Reflection
2. Collaboration in Preparation
3. Collaboration in Action

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I have just started to work with the grade 2 teachers on assisting with a Faye Brownlie reading assessment that our school district is supporting. Through this assessment, I get to see the students in their classroom, listen to them reading one-on-one and have time to discuss results with the teachers. Discussions have led to time being able to collaborate and support.

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Ideal Characteristics of a Teacher Librarian as an educational leader

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Ideal Characteristics of a Teacher Librarian as an educational leader

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* Passionate advocator
* Respectful communicator
* Open and flexible
* Adaptable
* Creative
* Accommodating
* Relationship builder
* Collaborator
* Values the expertise and perspectives of others
* Generous

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Roles of a Teacher Librarian as an Educational Leader

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Roles of a Teacher Librarian as an Educational Leader

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* Connector to the community
* Supporter of classroom teachers with inquiry
* Media specialist
* Providing opportunities to collaborate
* Collection/resource management - evaluating, purchasing, and weeding
* Passionate Book Talk presenter
* Manager of devices

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As suggested in our class discussion, adding the phrase "mindful use of digital media", to our teaching vocabulary seems like a very timely and thoughtful addition. I've added it to the sliding scale as a reminder of its importance.

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I found that this section of the infographic had me wanting MORE. I NEED more resources. The problem with getting more resources is the need for more funding. In order to advocate for the Library Learning Commons, the Teacher Librarian needs to maintain a positive and open working relationship with the administration. Through this relationship, the TL can keep the administration up to date with the needs for resources in the Library Learning Commons.

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There are many ways to collaborate with teachers as suggested in the infographic.
What is currently happening - Literature Circles, Book Talks, and Maker Space Activities.
What needs more work - Inquiry support and Information Media Literacy.
What needs to be added - Adding an award book program to my list is on the schedule for next September.