Expertise 

Overview Think Box: For and wider view of expertise and its possibilities, consider this expanded  role description that credentialed librarians might lead in your school.

Digital Expertise Think Box: The concept of a digital  learning leader is a professional who brings to an organization a strong portfolio that demonstrates their contribution to teaching and learning. These leaders partner with a teacher, trainer, or instructor to fold in a wide variety of learning strategies in virtual and even face to face learning environments. School librarians can contribute this type of expertise that enlarges current credential requirements. Check out an example of this specialty micro credential.

Micro Documentation Think Box:  Chapter nine focuses on the importance of school librarians as leaders and advocates for the school and its students.  Often unrecognized for their expertise, librarians play a vital role in student success and can assist principals with the creation and implementation of cutting edge programming and curriculum.  Check out documentation measures at the learner, teaching unit, and organization levels. 

Librarian as Teacher Think Box:  Insights for librarians as teachers and how to build confidence in their skill sets. 

Experience vs. Novice Librarians Think Box:  School administrators who are interested in employing an effective librarian, should know that the years of experience of the candidate is not necessarily the critical factor in their selection. 

Library to Learning Commons Think Box:  Watch Canada's Saanich School District librarians discuss how libraries have become learning commons, a space where students can come to learn about technology, reading, researching, sharing and demonstrating ideas, as well as connecting with others.

Teacher and Librarian Collaboration Think Box:  Learn about the different ways librarians and teachers collaborate to improve student success and engagement.