<01>Quality resourcesEasy accessWhole school ownership <02>Funding shortageAppropriate leadership qualities of librarian <03>Lack of specialist learning assistancelack of admin control <04>PlanningFocus on communiry ethosEnthusiasmRelevant teaching content/skills <05>Continuity of learning <06>Teachers accompnay class/classesLessons continue by relief staff <07>Teaching people to be LEARNERS which enables individuals tobe selective in learning critically <08>lack of equipmentlack of teaching skillsjaded teachers <09>Resource centre is integral to all learning'Open door' - teachers all have keysIntro new resource materials to all staff <12>Must be ongoing and principal must have a personal commitment to understanding its importance. <02>Trying to provide educational leadership in both IT andtraditional literature <03>Students would possibly lose their "library habits" especiallyduring freee time <04>Openess to teachersFriendliness to studentsCooperation with parents <05>We would replace her for even one day <06>Relief supplied immediately <07>Ability to cope with all sorts of literacy - print,sound, digital, visual <08>Attitude by older teachers that this represents some new additive to crowded curriculum <09>Newsletter reportsArguing case for fundingMaking library a focal point for school tours for newenrolments <01>1) Skill of the teacher librarian in promoting information literacy2) Skill of the teacher librarian in promoting informationtechnology3) Arrangements for Administrative staff support4) the central placement of the library resource centre <02>1) Insufficient space2) Insufficent money3) Noise levels at times from nearby classes4) Poor location /needs integration <03>1) Promotes research skills and information technology2) teams with teachers for either of the above4) Identifies suitable resources for the library5) Manages the computer laboratory <04>1) Minimal reading. No team teaching2) Minimal research3) No home lending4) No before school and lunch time club activities <05>I always expect that a trained teacher librarian will continue the same programs, approach and support to staff. <06>Refer question 5 <07>The ability of students to find, access, interpret, classify, interpret and represent informaiton in a useful format. <08>1) sufficient resources2) Staff training to emaphasize and develop the above3) Time for staff planning and pre examination of materials <09>1) Newsletter - allocation of budget to benefit the libraryresouce centre2) At staff meetings3) Through staff info literacy training programs4) By presentation opportunity for students <12>In our Development Plan 1998 is the year in which we are developing-a) a strategic planb) an early intervention parent/staff teamc) reviewing the English Language Curriculumd) reviewing all programs which contribute to literacy development <01>Very welcoming staff <02>Limited budgets <03>Reseach by students <04>Direct assistance to students <05>Reseach by students <06>Has not happened <07>computer literacy and confidence <08>Money <09>Inviting library staff contribution <01>The teacher librarian's willingness to make it a welcoming place <02>Not enough time allocation <03>Lack of resources <04>PlanningBuying appropriate resourcesKeeping up to date professionally <05>Knowledge of the??? staff <06>Employment of relief persionLibrary is accessible on the days she does not work. <07>A vital and integral part of each child's education <08>Money and resources <09>Notes in school newsletter <12>I agree that we should have a flexible timetable and cooperative teaching and planning but unfortunately as each school now needs to provide release time forteachers (1hr per week) it is the library that suffers. <01>Accessibility to resources;Cooperative planning with TLs and class teachers on unitsof study;Excellent IT resources available <02>Successful intergration of Internet information into normal provision of information available to students for research projects/ assignments etc <03>Pupil access to library resources would diminish greatlyIT resources would be restricted <04>Acquiring information resources timetable for topics beingstudied by childrenTeaching information literacy skills to children <05>Borrowing/returns system in chaosHigh stress for teachers due to lack of library resources <01>- centre for communication (email) '98 planned and research(Internet) planned for '98- centre for building love of language and literature-centre for collaborative learning <02>Funding in small rural school <04>working with classroom teachers <01>The Librarians!! <02>Keeping abreast of the latest IT and providing same forschool <03>No access to resouces for studentsNo pathway for staff to seek adviceAs for <04>Keeping staff informed of latest resourcesEncouraging staff to work cooperating with TL <05>As for 4 if no TL placement was used. <06>Teacher librarian comes in to replace her. <07>Ability to locate, through a variety of means, information onany topics. <08>Teachers willingness to accept TL as partner in the process.This is particularly relevent of secondary teachers. <09>- make all committees aware of the library resouce centre- make P & F aware of and willing to contribute to infolitercy need of the school <01>ResourcingComputerised operation <02>Maintaining computer equipment <03>More pressure on teachers to plan and prepare lessonsLess effective use of the library <04>Co-operative planningMaintaining orderly <05>A replacement would have to be informed as one would forany teacher <06>Teachers have access anyhow. The borrowing of books is halted until TL returns <07>The ability to locate relevant data and be able to extract information and'or make inferences using the date. The 'data' may be numerical, text or graphical. <08>Teacher expertiseCommunication skills of TLTime <09>Written and verbal reports to P & F/School BoardsNewlettersLocal Newspaper <12>Empowering others to use the technologyContinue to promote the need for such at staff meetings etcProvide professional development support <01>Accessibility to resources <02>FundingAvailability of the staffWillingness of library staff to be available <03>Resources would not be availableStudents private study would be hampered <04>Dissemination of informationKeeping facilities available <05>Reducation in access to information for staff <06>Assistant assumes responsiblity <07>involving these staff qualities:AccessAwarenessInterestConfidenceCompetence <08>Time and interest on the part of staffFunding <09>Technology committeeKey learning area coordinators committeeCurriculum task forceCollege executive <12>Principals can only achieve as much as is possible giventhe response from the staff.Collaborative processes imply staff willingness and competence to achieve outcomes. <01>Excellent facility, significant financial and staffing support from a number of areas, excellent support and leadership by the head librarian. <02>Providing studetns with access to the internet and information technologyProviding a seamless service to students and the public with cooperation with public librarians. <03>Assistance with finding materials to support student stuyProviding skill development sessions for students and staff in how to more effectively use the library to gather info. <04>Access to AV and written materials would cause significantdisruption to classes. <05>Staff would have to do more searching out of information. <06>We have another TL available and we are joint library ie it is both a college and public library. Public librarians are available to help our students. <07>Knowledge of how computers can be used to find, access information and process it. <08>FinancesReluctance of staff be involvedIgnorance of staffFear of change <09>Encourage TL's to be involved on relevant committees and askTLs to attend Faculty meetins to "show and tell" <12>I provide a vision for a college where IT is an integral part of the curriculum (a lab has been purchased to teach business studies like courses exclusively) and an integral part of how teachers operate on a daily basis. I also ensure significant financial support is directed towards IT. <01>RelevantAvailableWelcomeingUp to dateViable <02>Funding <03>Relationships with staff/students <04>It would never be closed - we rely on the resources too much. <05>It would not - the programs and policies would continue. <06>A relief person is employed and the centre continues to operate. <07>Providing staff and students with the means to succeed and work in the changing technological environment. <08>FundingTeacher expenditure <09>The library is promoted as the focus in the school. Whenever possible I push the needs of the library. <12>I need to model, demonstrate and promote the concept. This has to be done in collaboration with my staff. <01>The teacher/librarian herselfThe book collectionThe up to date computer network <02>The move away from booksThe possibility of teacher/librarians becoming redundant <03>Her manner with the kidsHer relationship with staffThe friendliness of the libraryThe stimulation the library offers <04>The continuity of library skills instruction may be affectedThe kids may forget to change library books and switch off reading <05>As aboveThe use of CD roms for learning could not be offered <06>The library remains openWe recruit someone we know will m aintain the status quo <07>Probably the most important skill of the future, if not right now <08>Lack of professional skills, equipment, commitment, professional development <09>Involving the teacher librarian in all ..?.. curriculum planning <12>This is a whole school responsibility, one that should not be borne only by the teacher librarian. <01>Is generally the centre of information leteracy in the school, with network ..?.. from the library - excellent, well qualified and highly motivated staff. <02>Keeping abreast of technologyManaging the schools network - assisting staff with organisation and use of appropriate electronic sources of informationBalancing(?) allocated funds across traditional and new resources <03>Library orientation programLeadership(?) and support to teachers and students in use of resources, including use of the computer as a toolAssisting with selection of materials <04>Two TLs therefore not a likely problemNo assistance(?) to staff/sutdents in use or selection of materialsProblems in internal and CD rom use <05>Two TLs not a likely problem <06>Provide qualified relief TL <07>Competence in using for learning the full range of resources, electronic and non-electronic, available for learning. <08>Need for extensive professional development for teachersCurriculum fragmentation and specialisation makes integration slower, but specialisation also important. <09>TL(Senior) chairs IT Steering Committee - regularly reports to the School BoardTL participates in School Administration MeetingsAttendance at faculty meeting <12>Unanswered <01>Relatively easy access for specific class learning/teaching strategiesStrong resource acquisition policy <02>Adapting to changing demands of technologyActively encouraging students to use library resources <03>Seeking out colleagues' views of what is needed to enhance library's role in active learning <04>Lack of resource for assessment requirementsRestriction of range of teaching/learning strategies <05>Lack of expert < alternative opinion on resource accession <06>Provision of relief librarian (a huge challenge to find appropriate relief)Continued, limited access by class groups <07>Knowledge and use of skills necessary to access appropriate resources to match learning/teaching processes <08>Provision and maintenance of relevent resourcesThe continuing crisis of professional debate between acquisition of print and electronic resources. <09>Publication of a 'Library 2000' futures discussion paper in 1997Encouraging library as a force for emerging technologies (through funding) <12>I am not sure that the Librarian understands and shares my vision for a multi-resourced library - process issues remain a priority.Antipathy of admin support staff seems directed to blocking change. <01>A learning environment that is exciting, stimulating and uses a variety of media and technologyA powerful support for class teachers in providing relevant and motivating resources to assist the delivery of educational programsAn introduction to information technology <02>Lack of resourcesLack of professional development opportunities for teacher librariansLack of support staff in schools to ensure optimum usage <03>Assisting teachers to provide great classroom programsLocating learning resources that are relevant to teacher needs and students learning requirementsAchieving high levels of usage by students, staff and parents <04>Teacher access to resources would be inhibitedStudents would lose opportunities to borrow materials to support their class projects <05>The relief teacher employed would not have the detailed knowledge and understanding to assist students and staff <06>Relief teacher librarian is employed when available <07>Essential for students and staff <08>Lack of resourcesLack of professional develoment and training opportunities for teachers <09>I support the teacher librarian in her role to maximise use of the library and the teacher/librarianI encourage teachers to work cooperatively in teams, planning education programs in conjunction with the teacher librarian <12>I believe the Principal engenders a climate for innovation and change that allows the teacher librarian and staff to work together to achieve an information literate school communityThe Principal is crucial in ensuring the parent organisations allocate adequate funding to ensure the library operates effectively. <01>Focal point in the schoolBreadth and depth of resourcesA quiet place in a busy school <02>Funding to achieve the goals especially in a new school. <03>Cooperative teacher/planningProviding a wide range of resources targeted to the needs of our integrated curriculum <04>Educational opportunities would be diminished - lesschallenging and exciting. <05>We would replace her for a long term absence. <06>Classes continue to visit as we have an assistant in theLRC <07>The capacity to know how to find information relating to your current needs. <08>Time and money <12>Provision of a full time assistantOpen every lunch timeAdequate budgetDemonstrating enthusiasm for the development and use of theLRC. <01>The capacity to be the centre of the school - not only in terms of learning in the traditional way but in electronic media and telecommunications. It should always be the 'hub' of the school dominating in focussing skillsevelopment and resourcing. It should model the future and the essential pathways to learning in the 21st century. <02>Having a 'personality' in the way t/l that can accommodate so many elements, relate powerfully to all, emphasise the role of the library and keep up to date with modern trends.Another challenge is to resource the TL with added assist-ance so that 'burn out' is not an issue. <03>Collaboration with other staffRelationships with others and management approachPlanning to ensure skills are developed in relevance toclassroom programs.Convey to the staff the need for sequential development? skills through the grades.Develop credebility as a teacher. <04>Reduced access to resources both technical and ?A loss of a centre for both the students and staff to enjoyso many different facets of learning. <05>If the TL was an effective operator the absense could besignficant. If not, some ? a breath of fresh air is welcome.T <06>Trained teacher assistant supportCommitted teaching staff to utilise library resource and facilityOn going support of monitors. <07>The centre of learning in the primary school with signficantmeaningful? into every clasroom where TL and teacher i s working together to achieve common goals. <08>TL blockage and inflexibility. I've tried that before and it doesn't work. <09>Involvement of interested staff from across the grades in a Resource Centre Committee which has as one of its members the TL - the planning and problem solving in this way has some positive momentum. The PD of staff in Information Literacy Skills The promotion of established skills to develop at each grade level. The budget support on in excess of $10,000 pa. The support of updating ITs relevant programs (?)The commitment of teacher assessment support. <12>I am deeply committedto it! The quality of the TL is all important in the pocess of bringing the teaching/ learning objective out of the 60's and into the year 2000. <01>Unanswered <02>Unanswered <03>Unanswered <04>Unanswered <05>Unanswered <06>Unanswered <07>Unanswered <08>Unanswered <09>Unanswered <12>Unanswered <01>Appointment of a new teacher librarian in 1998Acceptance of information skills delivery needed to change and currently undergoing change to reflect the school development plan (IT Plan) <02>Fostering the library resource centre as an inclusive information service relying on a multi media delivery and not just print text from shelvesAccessing appropriate fundingFinding time to support teacher/student/parent needs <03>Respond to school and class resource needsSupport technological changeActively and energetically manage the resource centre as well as link with teachers programKnowledge of resource acquisition <04>School unable to access resources adequately - no one else available to manage the computerised libraryTeachers unable to be supported with resources for integrated curriculum unitsRelease time provision a problem <05>The administrative component would most likely be effected ie processing new materials (these might be cued for program enhancement) <06>Provision of relief teacher to follow teacher librarian's timetable. Some program modification might be necessary, depending on status of the relief teacher. <07>Essential skill requirement to enhance participation in all academic work <08>Funding to provide the best and most up to date resources <09>Not necessary to promote in our school as the library resource centre has been and continues to play an important role in teaching and learning <12>Information Literacy is and will remain on the School Development PlanThis survey tends to treat information literacy as apart from the integrated nature of educational delivery within and across our school communityOn going budget needs have to be met and this is reviewed annuallyIntroducing relevant technbology requires Executive support constantly? <01>Quality of service to students, teachers and parentsWarm, friendly atmosphereQuality of instruction and skill developmentRange of resources <02>Keeping pace with technological developmentsProvide adequate financial resourcingMaximising information literacy development time <03>Being a 'resource person' for our communityCaring, friendly, supportive and welcomingEfficient help in identifying appropriate resourcesShares her extensive knowledge/experience in InformationTechnology ..... and the list goes on ..... <04>The principal's life would be in danger from the community!We could not function under these circumstances. <05>I would have to make an alternative arrangement ie a reliefTL, because so many of our programs depend on this role <06>Relief T/L is employed <07>A fundamental skill which must be taught and understood by teachers, parents and students. The primary school years are the time to develop these skills <08>Restrictions of staffing points based on school enrolments means that smaller schools have reduced ability to support the teacher/librarian. <09>Parent evenings eg information literacyPresenting information at school board and P meetingsPublicity through school newsletter <12>I am privileged to have an outstanding teacher-librarian who has been a key factor in generating enthusiasm throughout our school community for information literacy. <01>Full time qualified teacher librarian backed by a full timelibrary technicianWell resourced with materialsStudents, teachers, parents feel comfortable and welcome in the LRC <02>The growing importance of information technologyThe balance of IT materials and traditional library materialsAs the school enrolments decrease the ability to supply the appropriate access and expertise for students <03>Demonstrated expertiseGood people skills <04>Less access to qualify materials assistance ie student learning, research abilities would suffer. <05>See 4 above <06>Teachers are encouraged to still use the LRC with their classes.The library technician is still there and able to assist. <07>The ability locate, evaluate and efffectively use information <08>The need for more staff PD in this area when there are so many new demands being placed on classroom teachers (iesocial problems = "lets give it to the teachers to fix it") <09>Stressing the central importance of the LRC.Encouraging the teacher librarian to become involved in a variety of school activities. (including membershipof school-wide committees) <12>Since my first appointment as principal in the ACT in 1976 I have supported LRCs and teacher librarians by:1 Not using the tl for relief but expecting the teacher to be present2 Providing as much funding as possible3 Encouraging professional development NB my first TL is nowa principal in the ACT system and two of them became system consultants. <01>Cooperative PlanningResourcesFlexibility <02>To bring all staff on board to work on cooperative planning of programs. <03>Work WITH class teachers on programs <04>No affect, as most staff are information literate trained andwould carry on - except that access to resources would hinder progress. <05>Staff work collaboratively - so things would give! <06>Library assistant carries on! <07>Crucial and integral to all programs. <08>Teacher ignorance of the processLack of adequate resourcesLack of willingness by some TL to embrace the full informationliteracy process <12>Philosophical belief that the information resources centre is the bub of the school. <01>excellent collectionteacher librarian's expertise <02>meeting multiple demandsmanaging large collectionmanaging with insufficient physical space <03>diminished quality of teaching becauseof lack of access to resource centre information(see answer to 5 below)employment of relief teacher <04>purchasing of suitable items for collectioncollaborative planning with teacherssupport for priority areas in curriculum development & improvement of pedagogysupport for teaching information literacypromoting students' interest & enthusiasm re literature, research etcfacilitating home & school cooperation re literacy <05>diminished quality of teaching in library program. Lesser support for students information literacy skill development Management problems re library facilities & the collection <06>employment of relief teacher <07>Defining, locating, selecting,organising, presenting and assessing information. Includes use of digital and print sources. <08>limited access to sourcesboth digital & printlimited teacher expertise with digitalsources <09>IT committeeProfessional Development ctteeGeneral collaborative planning by staff <12>It is important for the Principal to be seen to be aware of and supportive of efforts to enhance information literacy in the school and community. The principal should model information literacy in his/her workOptimal resources should be allocated to all aspects of information literacy including professional development of staff, provision of software and hardware <01>To ensure that all students learn how to access and use information using a range of instruments.The centre also ensures that a very valuable resource is well cared for, kept up to date and is readily accessible by the school community. <02>In the ACT points for a teacher/librarian are generated by enrolments. If you have a school with declining enrolments then it is almost impossible to have a full time resource manager.From my point of view this is the biggest challenge for the future. <03>In our case this is not an issue as the centre would always be open. <04>• teaching Information Literacy;• inservicing staff re Information Literacy;• being responsible for the collection, both forms of print; and• encouraging students to make full use of the facility. <05>Nearly all staff are trained in IL. All can access the Resource Centre. <06>As our teacher librarian is part time other staff are timetabled and trained to cover her absence. We also train students to assist. <07>The ability to locate, use, organise, present and evaluate information effectively and efficiently for a given purpose or need. <08>The ongoing professional development of teachers and the provision and maintenance of IT. <09>The teacher/librarian is an integral part of curriculum and policy development. <12>• to ensure adequate funding;• keep lobbying the Dept. for more support to small schools;• make the school Board aware of the importance of the role of the Resource Centre in teaching and learning; and• act as a role model to students. <01>1. the quality and qualifications of the staff2. the level and condition of resources3. the avoidance of resource duplication4. use of multi media5. knowledge of available resources by staff6. the fact the school management of information is replicated in the community7. the leadership in information literacy provided by the staff <02>1. lack of adequate resourcing - both human and physical2. inability to provide resources that many students have access to in their own homes3. lack of sufficient internet lines <03>1. very few texts/books available to children2. teaching resources halted3. no internet access for communication and information <04>1. inservices all staff in information literacy2. contributes to planning of integrated units of work being developed by sub-schools as part of each planning team3. maintains all resources4. stays abreast of technology5. maintains high and current level of knowledge of all types of resources6. has contacts in other places including retail so that resources are easily located <05>1. resource centre would gradually rind to a halt2. teachers would have to plan on their own and seek teir own resources3. children would not have open access to the collections4. parents would not have open access to the collections <06>1. a qualified relief librarian is employed <07>The skills of accessing relevent information to help find and generate solutions to problems,of being able to understand information located, of being able to tease out relevant information and use it in a variety of ways to present solutions to problems,of being able to judge the quality and reliability of information located. <08>1. lack of computer access with internet connection needed by all students from year 5 onwards <12>1. My support and initiative are absolutely critical. <01>Resource centre/central location of resources <02>Staffing formulaTime out of library/unsupervised libraryBudget constraintsSpace is inadequate <03>Cooperative planningExpertise in providing advice/resources for units of workBeing on hand for student assignments <04>Why would the resource centre ever be closed <05>Unable to comment <06>Business as usual plus additional teacher-aide support for the library <07>Unanswered <08>Unanswered <09>Unanswered <12>Unanswered <01>The hub of the schoolA community resourceA centre of information <02>Financial support to ensure current information etc is availableAdequate staffing - support <03>Cooperative planning with class teachersKnowledge base in terms of IT <04>Access to informationTeam planning <05>As above <06>Student monitors facilitate borrowing and that the library is open and operating as per usualStaff must accompany their students to library to ensure supervision <07>A process for planning and teaching - the six steps can apply to so many different aspects. Defining, locating, selecting, organising, presenting, assessing <08>Teachers need to develop their questions and questioning skills in order for students and studies to be meaningful <09>Identifying resources available at meetings of staff and studentsBy providing access to the library to community groups eg LandcareAll resources must go through the library systemEnsuring its fixtures facilities the whole environment is the best it can be <12>On going access to the latest information and technology is vitalStaff PD is crucialAdequate financial support to maintain and provide 'equitable' access to all staff, students and families in the community <01>AccessibilityInternet connectionFlexible teacher/librarian <02>Keeping up to date relevant resourcesKeeping up to date with new technologies - information viaCD Rom etcSkilling students to be able to analyse information critically <03>Info literacy/research skillsEnthusing students to use library resourcesBasic skills in using a libraryRenewing resources <04>Reduction in access to quality resourcesreduction in individual help for studentsreduction in support offered to class teachers. <06>Library is open for class teachers to bring classes <07>The application of skills to access, use and evaluate information sources to suit a variety of purposes and contexts. <08>In adequate professional development and time to plan in teams ie inadequate staffing <09>Work within teams, PD, budgeting support <12>I am a strong supporter of an information literate school community as I recognise the importance of skills to access and analyse information critically and creatively foryoung people entering the workforce in the next millenium. <01>Its support for the school's education programThe potential to meet individual needs <02>Keeping up with technology - particularly ITMeeting a wide range of needsHaving sufficient funds to acquire resources <03>Student ManagementPlanning of Layout of Library Resource CentreCooperative planning with classroom teachers <04>Very badly by lack of:access to resourcesinput from teacher/librarianlack of support for classroom programslack of support for individual learners <05>Lack of continuityLack of contact with classes and teachersData-base would not be up-dated <06>Suitably skilled 'relief' teacher is engagedDeputy Principal familiarises relief staff with conduct/procedures in the library RC <07>An essential part of the school's education program <08>The crowded primary school curriculumDemands on teachersThe need for some Teacher Librarians to provide release from face-to-face teaching for other staff <09>With all staffSchool planningAppropriate funding allocationsInclusion in School Prof. Dev. program <12>It's essential that we promote the role of the T/L and Information Literacy in order to optimise the learning of students and the professional performance of teachers.Every PS needs a non-teaching T/L!!!@ <01>It teaches children how to access information and how to learnIt enhances development of teachersIt can be the heart/hub of the school <02>In some schools the physical location makes ease of access difficultAlso the part-time nature of some teacher librarians makes the library being seen as a vital organ of the school <03>Provide resources for class work/themesMake up for teacher shortfalls especially in use of ITEnthuse teachers and children <04>Answer covers 5 and 4.Teachers would cease to rely on the library to support programsNB At my school we have a .5TL before my time the library was locked when TL not in the school. Against opposition from the Janitor/Bursar I opened it up to facilitate access for teachers with their classes. This has been difficult to get people to realise that they can take their class in. The library is isolated from classrooms. <06>Library is openPrincipal takes scheduled TL work with classes <07>Having skills to get info through a variety of sources <08>Rigid timetablingRepetitive clerical work that TL's undertake because of lack of support <09>Unanswered <12>Value your TLGo slowly and chip away - lead by exampleGet into the library yourself eg lunch duty, before schoolPromote it with parents, pre school etc. <01>Unanswered <02>Unanswered <03>Unanswered <04>Unanswered <05>Unanswered <06>Unanswered <07>Unanswered <08>Unanswered <09>Unanswered <12>Unanswered <01>The teacher librarian - flexible, knowledgeable and prepared to take risks <02>Info technologyManagement and knowledge of info sourcesAbility to teach info literacy to staff and students <03>Strong teaching practicesAbility to work with teachers to integrate the library into the classroom <04>Literacy - use of library to encourage readersInfo literacy - use of library plus TL's expertise <05>Library managementUse of info sourcesIntegration of info literacy <06>Teacher accessRelief staff employed <07>Critical for education of all studentsA process required for lifelong learning <08>Teaching of content rather than processLack of understanding by some staff <09>Information literacy as the cornerstone of the process of learning after literacy and numeracy <12>As an ex TL this happens to be a very strong focus. I have inserviced the staff, ensured info literacy is written intol each curriculum, inserviced parents and supported the TL in her position. <01>The professionalism, competence and flexibility of the TLThe computer programmes incorporated into units of workThe wide and varied resources of all kinds - constantly updatedPosition in centre of school <02>Declining enrolments mean that TL position is not full-time and will decrease furtherLack of APS support because of inflexibility of staffing formulae <03>CONSTANT UPDATING OF ALL RESOURCESCOOPERATIVE PLANNING WITH TEACHERSCOMPUTERISATION OF MANY PROGRAMMESINSERVICING TEACHERS IN IT <04>Lack of professional access by teachersLack of formal/informal sessionsLack of access to research materialsLack of access to computerised programmesLack of access to enjoyment of materials by children <05>Lessons would be of the most basic kind, conducted either by class teachers unable to spend the time preparing for them, or by relief teachers not always familiar with programmesComputerised programmes and teacher inservicing would suffer considerably <06>Teachers take their own research lessonsLibrary monitors take over borrowing proceduresFace to face release associated with library lessons is taken by relief teachers <07>The basis of all research lessons in schools. A means of accessing information quickly, easily and in an organised wayI do not see it as a replacement for reading as such, especially reading for pleasure <08>Teacher knowledge, background and experience - classroom teachersLack of funding from Govt sources to ensure adequate and appropriate materials, experiences and training for all staff <09>Membership of language, arts and IT committeesStrong involvement in staff meetings - chair rotates through all staff members as does minute taker - and a permanent spot on the agenda <12>I feel it is most important that this develops and increases, but feel very hamstrung by lack of adequate resourcing (time, personnel, material, funding) to do justice to its importance. I attempt to ensure that the library/resource centre is maintained and developed within the existing constraints. <01>Provide the focus for integrated learning <02>Need to have permanent, highly trained, experienced librarianUp to date technology and resourcesWork in partnership with teachers <03>Work and plan cooperatively with parents, staff and studentsDevelop the library as a stimulating motivating centre of learningPurchase appropriate resourcesBe a leader in IT and info literacy <04>All of the above would not happen <05>One less resource personNo access to resourcesChildren would feel upset - not having a haven to go to <06>We would call a qualified teacher librarian to fill the position <07>Providing having advice and access to information in easy accessible most appropriate ways <08>Untrained librarians <09>Emphasise that the library resource centre is a vital, pivotting link in the learning process in any KLA <12>Unanswered <01>Central focus for whole schoolRange of information availableFlexibility of use by different groups and individuals within the schoolCentral to all curriculum programsWhole school perspective that Teacher-librarian can bring <02>Adequate resourcing, both human and financialAbility to keep abreast of change, especially in ITManagement of time for Teacher-librarian <03>students would not have easy access to informationteachers would feel undersupportedunder current resourcing it would mean we could not cover teacher release time- realistic but not desirable <04>Advice to teachers re resources and info literacy strategiescollaborative team participationadvice re specialist areas of library and inf management <05>library would be a messlibrarian support for school lackinglack of guided access to information a big problem <06>we get in a relief teacher, hopefully a teacher-librarian but not always possiblelibrary remains open with teacher and librarian monitor support <07>critical and efficient management of information to meet specific individual needs in real contexts <08>crowded curriculumlimited professional development resources availablelimited hardware /software <09>major role on IT committeemaximum use of teacher-librarian across schoolLRC as integral part of curriculum programsstaff training days/time in library <12>I have an active role that is severely limited by Dept control of staffing. This gives me little flexibility andI I have no choice but to use Teacher-librarian for teacher release.School IT plan operational and library is integral part of that plan. <01>The collectionThe creative talent of the LibrarianAvailability of parent helpersLocation of the Library <02>Librarians energy/enthusiasm level being maintainedCost of IT maintenance <03>Provision/assistance in locating teaching resourcesRole model for specific programs - eg Info Literacy Skill Development <04>Less instruction and more browsing by studentsGreater difficulty - for staff in locating resources - for students and staff borrowing <05>See Question 4 <06>Availability of computer passwordA number of other staff have been inserviced to assist replacementWe attempt to engage someone who has worked in the library previously <07>Teaching students the skills necessary to extract relevant information from a variety of sources <08>Crowded curriculumClassroom teachers seeking to hang on to control of the teaching agendaLack of TL time to negotiate with class teachers <09>Encouraging TL initiativesSupporting special purchases to support learning programsProviding positive feedback and encouragement to the TL <12>While I would like to have a Teacher Librarian who was not responsible for providing teacher release our staffing formula does not permit this.Like all staff TL have 'agendas' that sometimes conflict with those of the whole school community.Therefore my role is made more difficult than it could/should be. <01>Cooperation with staff and studentsNumber of classes using libraryAtmosphere in library <02>Give over old techniques - not just adding on <03>Willing to cooperate and support teachers in planning of units as well as during the unit <04>Cannot occur - unless a disaster <05>Would be replaced <06>Replacement <07>Ability to use new forms of computerised resources, to access written materials, computerised forms eg internet, CD roms etc <08>Older staff who are unbending in attitudes <09>Blank <12>Blank <01>It is inviting - accessible before school as lunchtimeA genuine attempt is made to replenish and upgrade resources <02>Adequate funding. Striking a balance between providing IT updates - books etcDeclining enrolments - thus inadequate staffing numbers(?) to staff the library full time <03>PreparationUnderstanding of children's development, interests and needsAcquiring of up to date relevant resources <04>Lack of access to borrowing of resources affecting learning programsLack of teaching in Info Literacy <05>As above except if other teachers or a relief teacher/librarian operates the resource centre <06>A relief to librarian is booked <07>The literacy demands in all media for gaining and giving information <08>Skills - understanding of teachers of the literacy demands of different curriculum <09>Getting teachers to discuss with the librarian their planning for teaching - the resources they needTeachers contributing to the ordering of materialsInvolving all teachers and teacher/librarians in joint PD including PD in curriculum areas including selection of resources, selection of teaching strategiesIdentification of outcomes <12>I believe that parents need to be involved in information evenings about programs run in the school so that they can better support their children The value of teachersI also train parents to support teachers - offer programs to support parents become computer(?) literate