OZTL_NET is a discussion list for information professionals working in Australian schools. The teacher librarianship academic staff at the School of Information Studies , Charles Sturt University are pleased to have you on board.

Lyn Hay and Ken Dillon are the OZTL_NET Administrators - their role is to manage all aspects of the service other than commercial activity , which is the responsibility of the 'Commercial OZTL_NET Administrator', Joy McGregor .

OZTL_NET is intended to be an effective management tool for practising TLs. It is an electronic service uniquely designed to meet the professional information needs of Australia's school library managers and educators.

The conversation on OZTL_NET will focus on topics of interest to the Australian teacher librarianship community, including the latest issues and developments that relate to and impact on school library services, operations and activities. Discussion on OZTL_NET may include: library, school and departmental policies, practices and procedures; location and use of Internet resources; information literacy issues, programs and strategies; reference questions of teachers and students; products and resources for school libraries; general discussion of teacher librarianship issues; training tips and use of information and communication technologies; and workshop and conference announcements.

Please join us in OZTL_NET discussions...

Discussion is open to all members of the Australian TL community and any people with a genuine interest in teacher librarianship and/or school libraries. This may include: practising TLs in all K-12 schools across all Australian states and territories; university students enrolled in and recent graduates of TL courses, including University courses and Department of School Education Certificate courses; trained and qualified TLs currently not practising in school libraries; academics in teacher librarianship, library and information science and/or education fields; public, academic and special librarians involved with school library services and users; administrators of professional associations and journals relating to TLs and school libraries; school library support staff; school library consultants; and commercial suppliers of goods and services to school libraries.

While it is important for Australian TLs to broaden their horizons via the Internet and 'go global', local action is essential in developing a strong professional TL movement in Australia. OZTL_NET's strategic intention is to unite all parties who share a considerable interest in the latest developments, issues and initiatives in teacher librarianship and school libraries in Australia.

OZTL_NET provides our TL community with an online voice...

TLs are major stakeholders in the knowledge economy, and as key players must lead Australian schools -- teachers, students and their parents -- into the educational milieu of the 21st century.

Participate, Motivate, Educate!!

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We hope you enjoy life as an OZTL!

Lyn Hay and Ken Dillon
OZTL_NET Administrators