Teacher-librarians must consider their role in light of the receptiveness of the various members. Not all interactions will be at an "expert" level all of the time.
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Novice |
Apprentice |
Practitioner |
Expert |
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Teacher-librarian (TL) selects all of the resources with little input from patrons. Collection tends to focus on curricular needs. |
TL uses reviewing journals and curriculum to purchase curricular and recreational reading resources. |
TL surveys students regarding reading interests and uses this information to provide recreational reading resources. Collection includes high interest resources such as graphic novels, popular series, magazines and joke books. |
Student and staff input is used to develop a collection that contains a well-rounded selection of fiction and non-fiction that support the recreational reading interests for all reading levels. |
Booktalks |
Booktalks are not used to promote books. |
TL provides informal booktalks in an individual setting. |
TL booktalks informally and formally upon request. TL models reading. |
TL is well-read and booktalks titles informally and formally on a regular basis. Opportunities are provided for students to booktalk. |
Curriculum Integration |
Classroom teacher has sole responsibility for teaching reading literacy. TL supplies resources. |
TL assists the classroom teacher in the development of reading literacy. Focus is on fiction with TL reading during storytime. |
TL assists the classroom teacher in the development of reading literacy including the conventions of informational text as well as fiction. |
TL and classroom teacher work together to integrate reading literacy skills into resource-based learning opportunities. i.e.. Using information circles during the research process. |
Reading
Promotions |
Promotional activities are rarely provided. |
Promotional activities such as author visits, book fairs, and reading contests are occasionally offered. |
Promotional activities such as author visits, book fairs, and reading contests are organized on a regular basis and include input from students and staff. |
Promotional activities such as author visits, book fairs, and reading contests are organized on a regular basis and include input from students, staff and is integrated into the educational program. |
Facility |
Displays are limited and are rarely updated. |
Displays promoting reading, curriculum, and seasonal themes are updated occasionally. |
Displays promoting reading, curriculum, and seasonal themes are updated regularly. |
Displays are created and changed regularly to peak student interest and reflect student interests, curriculum or seasonal themes. |
