WHAT IS A LIBRARY?

WHAT IS A LIBRARY?
 A place in which literary, musical, artistic, or reference materials (books, manuscripts,
recordings, or films) are kept for use.(American Heritage Dictionary)
 A place in which literary and artistic materials such as books, periodicals,
newspapers, pamphlets, prints, records and tapes are kept for reading, reference or
lending (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary)
 A collection of books, periodicals, musical scores, films, phonograph records, etc.,
especially a large, systematically arranged collection for reading or reference.
 A room or building where such collection is kept (Webster’s New World College
Dictionary)
 TYPES OF LIBRARIES
 School Library
 Academic Library
 Public Library
 Special Library
WHAT IS A TEACHER-
LIBRARIAN?
 WHAT IS A TEACHER-
LIBRARIAN?
 A professional licensed teacher who was assigned by the school head/ principal to
be in-charge of the school library.
 May or may have units in library science
 A person who holds recognized teaching qualifications and qualifications in
librarianship (Australian Library and Information Association)
 A person assigned with both instructing students and managing an effective and
accessible library within a school
 Also called School librarian, library media specialist or para-librarians (American Library
Association)
 WHAT IS A TEACHER-LIBRARIAN?
 With the growing demands of information technology and the
emphasis on life-long learning, the teacher-librarian can be the
classroom teacher’s most valuable asset for instructional planning. No
longer viewed as “keepers and organizers” of library materials, teacher
–librarians are full instructional partners with classroom teachers.
They can provide:
 A holistic cross-cultural perspective
 Specialized knowledge of learning resources and technology
 Specialized knowledge of resource-based learning
 Effective strategies for developing information literacy.
What is a Librarian?
 WHAT IS A LIBRARIAN?
 A person who has the care of the library and its contents,
selecting the books, documents and non-book materials
which comprise its stocks and proving information and
loan services to meet the needs of its users. (Harrod’s
Librarian Glossary and Reference Book)
 A professional person trained in library science and
engaged in library services (Visual Thesaurus)
 WHAT IS A LIBRARIAN?
 Librarians may be categorized
according to the type of library where
they are working:
 Academic Librarians
 School Librarians
 Public Librarians
 Special Librarians
 THREE ASPECTS OF LIBRARY
WORK
 User services
 Technical services
 Administrative services
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES FOR
TEACHER-LIBRARIANS
 Places priority on staff relationships and leadership in the
implementation of change
 Provides leadership in collaborative program planning and teaching
to ensure both physical and intellectual access to information and
commitment to voluntary reading
 Knows curriculum programs and their social, emotional and
intellectual needs.
 Has expert knowledge in evaluating learning resources in different
formats and media, both on-site and remote to support the
instructional program
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES FOR
TEACHER-LIBRARIANS
 Develops and promotes the effective use of informational and
imaginative resources in all formats through cooperative
professional activities
 Provides appropriate information, resources or instruction to satisfy
the needs of individuals and groups
 Uses appropriate information technology to acquire, organize and
disseminate information
 Manages library programs, services and staff to support the stated
goals of the school
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES FOR
TEACHER-LIBRARIANS
 Is committed to program excellence
 Seeks out new challenges and sees new opportunities both inside and outside the
library
 Sees the big picture
 Looks for partnerships and alliances
 Creates and environment of mutual respect and trust
 Has effective communication skills
 Works well with others on a team
 Provides leadership
 Plans, prioritizes and focuses on what is critical
 Is committed to lifelong learning
 Is flexible and positive in a time of continuing change.
ROLES OF TEACHER-
LIBRARIANS
 PROGRAM AND INSTRUCTION
 In the area of program and instruction, the teacher-librarian is responsible for:
 Implementing resource-based learning in a program for all students
 Analyzing student and curricular needs
 Effectively instructing/ evaluating student learning
 Developing an appreciation for the aesthetic qualities of literature
 Assisting in the development of an integrated plan for information literacy
 Knowing/ using current technology in information processing
 Effectively supervising students
 Providing materials and resource-based programs in local languages/ dialects
 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
 In order to facilitate effective program delivery, the responsibilities of the
teacher-librarian include:
 Developing and articulating objectives for implementation of the program
 Providing effective organization and supervision of facilities and resources
 Supervising the selection and acquisition of resources
 Supervising staff and parent/ student volunteers
 Networking with schools, other libraries and various electronic agencies
 Communicating with parents and other educators on the collection development.
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
 In order to realize program potential, the responsibilities of the
teacher-librarian include:
 Advocating resource-based learning in school library policies and procedures
within a collegial atmosphere
 Being knowledgeable of current learning and teaching strategies and learning
technology
 Developing the potential of school library staff and/ or student volunteers
 Seeking opportunities for personal growth in school librarianship
 Working at local and regional levels in programs and curriculum development
 Sharing with colleagues knowledge and expertise gained from experiences in
a school library
COLLABORATIVE PROCESS
 To maximize the success of the collaborative effort between the
classroom teacher and the teacher-librarian, planning is essential.
The following may serve as a checklist of procedures:
 Collaboratively define the learning outcomes for the unit or project
 Discuss the abilities and interests of the students
 Brainstorm ideas for activities, effective use of resources and building critical
and creative thinking skills.
 Decide the assessment procedures and who will be responsible for each
activity or section of the unit
 Evaluate the unit from the perspective of its effectiveness in reaching the
intended outcomes. Identify areas, which might be improved upon for the
next jointly planned unit.
 ROLES OF LIBRARIANS
 Librarians help people access the right information quickly and
effectively as possible.
 Readers’ Advisor
 Public service librarian
 Reference librarian
 Technical librarian
 Collection development librarian
 Systems Librarian
ROLES OF A SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

 As a teacher:
 Teaches information literacy skills
 Instructs library users how to find, evaluate and
use information effectively
 Teaches pupils/students how to take care of their
books
ROLES OF A SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

 As an advocate of literacy
 Provides library and information services to
groups, handicapped, low income rural
communities
 Provides library activities for children
ROLES OF A SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

 As an Information Technology Specialist

 Leads in integrating technology into teaching
and learning activities
 Selects software, databases and online resources
to meet both teachers curricular and students
information needs.
 HOW TO TAKE CARE OF BOOKS

 Taking care of books is a skill and has to be

taught.
 We learn from librarians how to take care of
our library books as well as our textbooks
and books at home so they will last a long
time.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR BOOKS
CLEAN
 Cover your books
 Wash your hands before touching your
book
 Do not eat or drink while reading
 Do not write or draw in your books
 HOW TO PROTECT THE PARTS OF THE
BOOKS FROM BEING DAMAGED:

 Turn the pages from the corners only

 Use proper bookmarks
 Do not fold down the corner of the page
 Do not put the book face down
 Do not throw the book
 Do not balance the book on your head to carry it
RESPONSIBILITIES OF LIBRARIANS:
 Answer incoming reference questions via telephone, postal mail, email, fax, etc
 Build collections to respond to changing community needs or demands
 Suggest appropriate books to users of different reading levels and for recreational reading
 Research topics which may interest their patrons
 Manage access to electronic information resources
 Digitize collections for online access
 Look for grants to fund for expanded collections, professional development
 Coordinate with groups in initiating and promoting library activities and library/reading
clubs
 WHAT LIBRARIANS USED TO DO AND
WHAT THEY DO TODAY
WHAT LIBRARIANS USED
TO DO
 Do searching
through the use of
the traditional
card catalog
WHAT THEY DO TODAY
 Search is done
through the Online
Public Access
Catalog (OPAC)
WHAT LIBRARIANS USED TO DO AND WHAT
THEY DO TODAY
WHAT LIBRARIANS USED
TO DO WHAT THEY DO TODAY
 Provide  Information
information from comes from
books and books, periodicals,
periodicals audio-video
materials, e-books
and journals,
electronic
databases and the
internet
 WHAT LIBRARIANS USED TO DO AND
WHAT THEY DO TODAY
WHAT LIBRARIANS USED
TO DO WHAT THEY DO TODAY
 Perform  Digitize library
photocopying for materials
document
delivery
 WHAT LIBRARIANS USED TO DO AND
WHAT THEY DO TODAY

WHAT LIBRARIANS USED

TO DO WHAT THEY DO TODAY
 Provide reference  Provide virtual
service from face reference services
to face, telephone through email or
and letter through video-
inquiries conferencing
WHAT LIBRARIANS USED TO DO AND
WHAT THEY DO TODAY
WHAT LIBRARIANS USED
TO DO WHAT THEY DO TODAY

 Use barcodes for  Use Radio

check in, check Frequency
out and inventory Identification
of library (RFID)
materials
 WHAT LIBRARIANS USED TO DO AND
WHAT THEY DO TODAY

WHAT LIBRARIANS WHAT THEY DO

USED TO DO
 Use personal library
 Go to the private or public
library
 Ask help from the public
librarian
TODAY
 Access the internet at home or the
internet café
 Go to a bookstore and buy the
book he needs
 Go to the library and ask for help
 WHAT CAN TEACHER-LIBRARIANS DO
TO IMPROVE THEIR LIBRARIES?
 Decide that you want to be agent of change
 Think of yourself as a missionary, not a mechanic
 Write your mission statement, and make it happen
 Self-promotion is a necessary evil
 Bring the library to your customers
 Be proactive
“We cannot have good libraries until we first have
good librarians…properly educated, professionally
recognized and fairly rewarded.”
Library Journal