Research and experience consistently demonstrate that quality resources and professionally staffed school libraries are strongly linked to information literacy skills, student achievement, aptitude and interest in reading, success at the post-secondary level and Canadian cultural identity. While some boards are "de-emphasizing" teacher librarians, others do recognize the value of this critical position. Emphasizing the importance of the Teacher Librarian role, this course introduces candidates to the vast interests and responsibilities that many Teacher Librarians will be involved with throughout their career.
Research and experience consistently demonstrate that quality resources and professionally staffed school libraries are strongly linked to information literacy skills, student achievement, aptitude and interest in reading, success at the post-secondary level and Canadian cultural identity. While some boards are "de-emphasizing" teacher librarians, others do recognize the value of this critical position. Emphasizing the importance of the Teacher Librarian role, this course introduces candidates to the vast interests and responsibilities that many Teacher Librarians will be involved with throughout their career.
