Resourcing 21st century online Australian Curriculum : the role of school libraries

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Abstract

This article considers the implementation of the Australian Curriculum in the context of school libraries. It reviews key roles of school library staff as outlined in 'Learning for the Future: developing information services for Australian schools', 2nd edition (2001), and considers what priorities face teacher-librarians and school leadership teams in ensuring the school library successfully supports learners and teachers in selecting, organising and facilitating access to curriculum resources at the school level. [Author abstract]
Original languageEnglish
JournalFYI : the Journal for the School Information Professional
Volume15
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Curriculum implementation
  • Curriculum materials
  • Digital literacy
  • Electronic libraries
  • Independent study
  • Information literacy
  • Information sources
  • Learning communities
  • Librarian role
  • Library catalogues
  • Library collection development
  • Library personnel
  • Library role
  • National curriculum
  • School libraries
  • Teacher librarian role

Disciplines

  • Collection Development and Management
  • Curriculum and Instruction

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