20 things to expect from the school librarians 3

20 things to expect from the school

librariansby Martina Carlsson & Louise Bjur.

1

Inspiration to read• Book clubs• Book presentations, both one-to-one and in

classes

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Take an active part in developing Media- and Information Literacy skills• Research skills• Source critical mind-set• Everyday-life-information-needs (finding forms at

the migration board, understand how Försäkringskassan work, how to navigate and find at The Swedish National Agency for Education)

3

Work proactive when promoting Social Media Netiquette

4

Keeping up with library- and school related issues1:1, PISA Results and MIK

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Act as a curator of information at the school

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Provide knowledge about Feelings, Thoughts and Actions in the Information Search Process

7

Teach ,Copyright and the ISGR/IHGR Academic Honesty Policy

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A unique expertise that can serve as an add-on and complement the teaching practice when collaborative work takes place

9

Knowledge of cool and smart digital (presentation) tools

10

Create a place where all students and staff feel welcome, safe and creative. Regardless of age and section we meet, interact and learn together.

11

Technical support

• printing, copying and scanning• teaching database search techniques

12

Push the library shelves aside and create an Exhibition Hall or Aula• Personal Project Exhibition, Author Visits,

Parents’ meetings and various assemblys

13

Taking an active part when it comes to Research Essays by helping students with research question, relevant resources and citition skills(Personal Project, Extended Essays and Diploma Project)

14

Organize regular Library Council Meetings with students from all grades and with the deputy principals

15

Join teacher meetings and conferences in order to keep up to date on pedagogical discussions and to give lectures

16

Invite authors and lecturers continously

17

Purchase relevant and up-to-date literature in line with the school’s mission and curriculums

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Collect, organize, make available various media (both in print and digitally) Teach how to find in the library

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The school library’s values and work is demonstrated in our Library Plan• cultural and creative venue• visible, global perspectives• Promote reading and develop reading skills• encourage lifelong learning with a critical

approach

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Create Download Accounts for students with special needs and show how to use them on various technical devices

And last but not least

• To throw a party once in a while!