Teacher Librarian Time Management
Having not worked as a teacher librarian or in a library
before I have not seen how the TL devotes their time to library management,
lesson planning and teaching information literacy. I would imagine that the
teaching periods are blocked out by the school, like a normal class. The teacher
librarian would then be blocked out for non-teaching time when they could perform
library management duties. I conducted my lesson planning outside of school
hours so this may also be done by the teacher librarian.
If collaborative
planning is required the school should also schedule time for this to occur
within the TLs timetable, however from the readings it seems like most
collaborative planning takes place when the teacher and teacher librarian are
both available outside of school time.
When I work I generally make a check-list and prioritise what
needs to be done and reassess needs as new tasks arrive. If there is a lot on
at the library it doesn't hurt to ask for a little help, especially if there is
a library aid available to take on a little more of the collection management
side.
- Have a diary /check-list
- Prioritise
- Delegate
- Communicate (friendly)
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