What+a+teacher-librarian+can+do+for+you

"For the time being, what we know from this study and its predecessors is that the research on school librarians and their association with students' test scores is remarkably consistent in its findings: regardless of how rich or poor a community is, students tend to perform better on reading tests where, and when, their library programs are in the hands of endorsed librarians. Furthermore, at schools where library programs gain or maintain an endorsed librarian when school budgets get tight, students tend to excel."

At schools where library programs lose or never had an endorsed librarian, students suffer as a result." See this link for more: [] via email from Barbara Braxton to oztl_net listserv 29/3/2012

"Teacher-librarians can and do make a difference. There is a considerable body of documented evidence that proves that schools having a good school library and program have a positive impact on [|**student achievement**]." from: []

Author Margaret Attwood on why school librarians matter: [] Southern Cross University Library has been collaborating with local principals, teacher librarians and public librarians, about encouraging their education students / student teachers to take full advantage of school & public libraries - while they are on placement, and while they are studying. As part of this collaboration, a series of short videoclips has been produced.

The clips are available on youtube ([] - in the Uploads section (RH side) click on the See All link). The clips will also be accessible

If you are interested in seeing how the clips are being used within the University setting, they can be found at [] - click on the 'Lots of Libraries' tab. We have a series of clips on the School Libraries subtab, and a single clip on the Public Libraries subtab. Links to recommended resources are also available on these pages.

The project team consider all the clips to be useful and valuable, but some highlights include:

- "teacher librarians are VIPs" - informs students about DET Portal logins while on placement - "how your teacher librarian can help you #1" - outlines the various services, and encourages the students to make a pre-prac visit to the school library - "why school libraries are important #3" - discusses how libraries support reading, and that the school library is an extension of the classroom <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">- "what your public library can do for you" - outlines some services for education students, both at home and while they are away on placements / practicums.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Please feel free to link to, or use these clips in any way you wish! We would be interested in hearing how the clips have been used, and if they have been of value in other settings.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">This has been a truly collaborative effort, and we would like to acknowledge the involvement and support of the following:

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. Louise Cleary (Teacher Librarian), Coffs Harbour Senior College <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. Megan Hart (Teacher Librarian), Woolgoolga High School <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. Lyn Howlin (Teacher Librarian), Coffs Harbour Public School <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. Annie Madden (Teacher Librarian), St Augustine's Primary School, <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Coffs Harbour <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. Dr Jake Madden (Principal), St Augustine's Primary School, Coffs <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Harbour <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. Tanya Molloy (Teacher Librarian), Woolgoolga Public School <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. Julie Morgan (Teacher Librarian), Tyalla Public School <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. Audrey Nay (Teacher Librarian), Sandy Beach Public School <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. Tony Watts (Principal), Mary Help of Christians Primary School, <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Sawtell <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. Mary Welsh (Deputy Principal & Teacher Librarian), Mary Help of <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Christians Primary School, Sawtell <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. Judy Atkinson (Children & Youth Coordinator), Coffs Harbour City <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Council Library <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. Carolyn Elmes (Team Leader, Information & Outreach), Coffs Harbour <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">City Council Library

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. Independent Productions []