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according to the Surrey Chapter of the BCTLA include

Collaboration in preparation by acquiring and gathering resources, co-planning and teaching, evaluate and curate tech tools.

Collaboration in action by promoting digital literacy, book talks, makerspace, kits and Lit circles.

Collaboration in reflection by networking, mentoring, debriefing, and assessment.

Collaboration is a key component in a TL's job. It takes time to build trust and resources. Start small and use networking to promote collaboration and create connections that would open co-teaching opportunities.

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What it means to be a Librarian in the 21st Century

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What it means to be a Librarian in the 21st Century

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Kids don't come to the library for information anymore. Being a teacher-librarian is about taking what is great about being a librarian and remaking the space and the role of the Librarian to adapt to the new technology, digital citizenship and Digital Literacy. Its also about going to the the classrooms to promote what the library can do for the students and make sure they know that the library is a space for collaboration.

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Changing the Conversation About Librarians | Mark Ray | TEDxElCajonSalon

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Being a teacher-Librarian means to embrace technology, new and sometimes old, and find ways to use it in their library or recommend it to teachers. At first, I found Padlet too simple. I didn't know if I liked the format and the templates they offered. But after exploring the tech tool, I realized, I like it because it is simple. I can see how I could set a page up for a history project. The topic could be Vikings. Then each column could be Daily life, Warfare, Primary sources, Secondary sources. Then the students could add their own sections, and students could comment on each other's work. This is a great tool and quick to use. A teacher could easily add and take away information as the students go and even provide continuous feedback.

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keeping in mind these great tips from Merga's article regarding collaboration:

1. Respectful communication

2. Goal setting

3. Timely and regular planning

4. Open and flexible mind‐sets

5. Student‐centered approaches with student benefit as the shared goal

6. Valuing of the expertise and perspectives of others

7. Advocacy for what each member can offer the collaboration

8. Generosity

9. Commitment to meeting both the group and individual needs of students

10. Willingness to evaluate the collaborative and provide supportive critical feedback

11. Safety to articulate concerns and issues without irrevocably damaging the collaborative relationship

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Merga, M.K.(2019).Collaborating With Teacher Librarians to Support Adolescents’ Literacy and Literature Learning

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Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy,63(1),65–72.

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As Module 7 comes to a close, I always keep in mind what it at stake. There is an enormous amount of pressure on teacher-librarians because they are asked to be so many things. Wear so many hats. This can be daunting, frustrating and exhilarating all at the same time. The one aspect in this module that I think is missing is about self care.

In my district, I see all the TL's I admire on the verge of burning out. They do so much with so little. They are always networking, collaborating, cultivating digital and critical 21st Century learning. They have to be 'on' all the time. I'm sure most TL's would clone themselves if they could, but since that is not possible, it is up to TL's to take a moment for self care. This ties into networking and collaboration because it is ok to rely on others when you need to. It is ok to put your needs above everyone else for a brief moment during the day or evening when you aren't wearing the teacher-librarian hat. By doing so it allows teacher-librarians to refuel. Regenerate.

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Trevor Mckenzie mentions that if a teacher (such as himself) struggles with research then it is important to reach out to the teacher-librarian. Mckenzie states that "because of their training, they have a knack of offering up just the right support in ways that lift up or elevate my teaching practice." In essence, the teacher- librarian is a "true teaching partner" that powers a collaborative and reciprocal relationship that promotes an environment of inquiry. By sharing resources, this collaboration is able to better meet the student's needs, which is what teaching is truly about.

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MacKenzie, Trevor. (March 18, 2019). "Classroom inquiry's secret weapon: the teacher-librarian." Canadian School Libraries Journal.  Retrieved from: https://journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/classroom-inquirys-secret-weapon-the-teacher-librarian/

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through learning how to be collaborative and less defensive about our own significance competence & likability.

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Cultivating Collaboration: Don't Be So Defensive! | Jim Tamm | TEDxSantaCruz

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Importance of having a Space that supports 21st century learning and skills. 

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Importance of having a Space that supports 21st century learning and skills. 

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EDhub: Building a 21st Century Space to Transform Learning

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Using new tech tools to keep students and teachers connected through education and learning is a great approach to take in a Library Learning commons. Pick one social network, maybe two, and stick with it. Find out which social media tool works best for all those involved, wether that is twitter, tumblr, facebook, instagram, pinterest, snap chat, tick tock or whatever works. Also utilize students' expertise in this area and get them to teach you how to use it.

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Katie McKnight Podcast Series #4: Social Networking in Classrooms for Teaching & Learning

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According the CLA there are eight areas or themes that Teacher-Librarians need to explore and learn to take their learning commons into the future. One of those themes is exploring Literacy Leadership. A teacher librarian must move from exploring this theme to emerging, evolving, establishing and then talking everything they have learned into the future. This indicates that they have grown as leaders and fostering literacies to Empower Life-Long Learners.
Within the school, teacher-librarians must be literacy leaders by supporting traditional literacy, fostering multiple literacies, nurture all literacies and leads the school community in transliteracy.

Essentially, teacher-librarians are not only literacy leaders, but leaders for new explorations in literacy and talking students into the 21st literacy.

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As leaders, teacher-librarians need to understand that students and the patrons who you use their library have lives and dreams that influence why they need to use the space. As leaders, teacher-librarians need to be leaders in creating a space where the school community is supported and the student's need are being supported.

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What to expect from libraries in the 21st century: Pam Sandlian Smith at TEDxMileHigh