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TL9.2final The Teaching Librarian Volume 9, no. 2 12 2. PROGRAM AND INSTRUCTION In the area of program and instruction, the teacher-librarian is responsible for: l implementing the concept of resource- based learning for all students l co-operatively analyzing student and curricular needs and implementing programs l providing literature enrichment l assisting in the development of an inte- grated skills continuum (developed co- operatively at the school level across the curriculum) l knowing and using current technologi- cal developments in information retrieval l effectively supervising and instructing students l providing materials and resource- based programs in both French and English 3. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT The responsibilities of the teacher-librarian include: l co-operatively developing objectives for implementation of programs, poli- cies and procedures l providing effective organization and supervision of facilities and resources l supervising the selection and acquisi- tion of appropriate rescues l maintaining proper records and sys- tems l supervising staff (clerical, technical, volunteer) l networking with schools, Media Services, public libraries and informa- tion agencies The success of a school library programis dependent on the teacher-librarianbeing able to balance all of the above, given adequate staff, budget and facilities in accordance with the total school program. z Asuccessful school library programinvolves the teacher-librarian, prin-cipal, teachers and students working co-operatively towards a common goal. The library information centre promotes resource-based learning and provides infor- mation and resources that support the total school program. To ensure that the students and teachers are active and effective users of the resource centre, the teacher-librarian provides: l access to an abundance of appropriate resources l effective strategies for information uti- lization l formal and informal learning activities The teacher-librarian's responsibility to provide the leadership necessary to trans- form ideas into action necessitates: l a holistic, cross-curricular perspective l specialized knowledge of learning resources and media l understanding of teaching and learning styles l effective organization, planning and collaboration skill To accomplish these goals the teacher- librarian's responsibilities encompass three areas: 1. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP The responsibilities of the teacher-librarian include: l advocating programs, resource-based learning policies and procedures l being knowledgeable of current learn- ing and teaching strategies and becom- ing aware of resources for professional development l supporting a collegial atmosphere l developing the potential of departmen- tal staff and/or student and parent vol- unteers l seeking opportunities for personal growth in school librarianship, includ- ing knowledge of learning materials, technology and curriculum l working at local and regional levels in program and curriculum development ADVOCACY @ y ou r lib ra ry ™