3.+Personal+Philosophy

= **__​3. Personal Philosophy__** =

Effective Teacher Librarians (TLs) play an essential role in the achievement of curriculum and learning goals of a school community. To achieve this, they must be a dynamic, enthusiastic, skilful, organised, up-to-date and enriching information specialist who applies a service attitude and a professional approach to all relationships and responsibilities. They understand what users need and find solutions to achieve goals.

TLs are valuable collaborators. They collaborate with teachers to deliver effective curriculum programs by locating, acquiring and publicising relevant materials in diverse formats to meet a variety of learning and teaching styles: with students to develop best information and digital literacy, and with administrators to develop informed practice goals. As they seek to connect users with information, they must be flexible in their own learning and knowledgeable about the best approach.

TLs use evidence-based evaluation to assess user needs and create learning spaces inside and outside the library walls to provide the best possible practices for 21st Century learners.



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