International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
"It has been demonstrated that, when Teacher-Librarians and teachers work together, students achieve higher levels of literacy, reading, learning, problem-solving and technology skills."
IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions). Section of School Libraries and Resource Centres. The School Library in Teaching and Learning for All; IFLA/UNESCO School Library manifesto.
Teacher-Librarians:
- are members of the school's total teaching staff
- are involved in teaching and learning
- are involved in the provision of information related resources, integral to planning, implementation and evaluation of curriculum
- are team members
- are information specialists
- encourage the love of literature and learning
- are resource specialists
- provide for students' interests
- provide assistance to classroom teacher in curriculum development and planning
- manage technology in the library
- are in charge of developing the library collection
- participate in networks to extend availability of resources
- are responsible for administering library resources, including budgeting and stocktake
- teach information skills, such as critical literacy
- ensure students understand and use technology
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supervise library staff, volunteers and students
