What Your Teacher-Librarian Can Do For You
TEACHING
I can provide instruction:
electronic searching of available catalogs and databases
appreciation of information and literature
determining the most appropriate information sources for the task
note-taking
bibliographies
the research process
evaluation of web sites' authority and accuracy
reference skills (especially to verify web site accuracy)
technology instruction, and more...
PARTNERING
I want to partner with you in planning, designing curriculum, teaching, and assessing students' work.
INFORMATION SPECIALIST
I select material and manage collection development and cataloging, and can help you find:
ADMINISTRATION
I also:
I can provide instruction:
- Booktalks ("a short, engaging, and enthusiastic presentation designed to inspire others to read the same book," as described by Scholastic)
- Book selection guidance
- Information fluency instruction:
electronic searching of available catalogs and databases
appreciation of information and literature
determining the most appropriate information sources for the task
note-taking
bibliographies
the research process
evaluation of web sites' authority and accuracy
reference skills (especially to verify web site accuracy)
technology instruction, and more...
PARTNERING
I want to partner with you in planning, designing curriculum, teaching, and assessing students' work.
- Do you have a new unit coming up?
- Do you have a unit that needs a change and more student involvement?
- Do you need a topic bibliography?
- Are you wondering how much to expect of students when researching?
- Are students citing their sources appropriately when they research?
INFORMATION SPECIALIST
I select material and manage collection development and cataloging, and can help you find:
- book reviews
- outstanding books
- sources for purchase for student research on a given topic
- articles or other resources for your professional development
- sources for curricular planning
- appropriate online databases and websites
ADMINISTRATION
I also:
- manage the library budget
- work with assistants and volunteers
- set collection and program go