Building a vibrant future for school librarians through online conversations for professional development

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Abstract

Technology and social media platforms are driving an unprecedented reorganization of the learning environment in and beyond schools around the world. Technology provides us leadership challenges and at the same time offers opportunities for communication and learning through technology channels to support professional development. School librarians and teacher librarians are often working as the sole information practitioner in their school, and need to stay in touch with others beyond their own school to develop their personal professional capacity to lead within their school. The Australian Teacher Librarian Network aims to make a difference, and supports school library staff in Australia and around the world to build professional networks and personal learning connections, offering an open and free exchange of ideas, strategies and resources to build collegiality. This ongoing professional conversation through online and social media channels is an important way to connect, communicate and collaborate in building a vibrant future for school librarians.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIASL 2013
Subtitle of host publicationEnhancing Students Life Skills through the School Library
EditorsEko Wiyanti
Place of PublicationUnited States
PublisherInternational Association of School Librarianship
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781890861384
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventInternational Association of School Librarianship Annual Conference and the International Forum on Research in School Librarianship - Sanur, Bali, Indonesia, Indonesia
Duration: 26 Aug 201330 Aug 2013

Conference

ConferenceInternational Association of School Librarianship Annual Conference and the International Forum on Research in School Librarianship
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
Period26/08/1330/08/13

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