ETL504 Teacher Librarian As Leader (8)

Abstract

This subject provides an introduction to theory and practice in the leadership role of a teacher librarian. Leadership is examined in the current global context of change and reform in school library organisation and services. Evolving views of educational leadership are examined with a particular emphasis on organisational culture, strategic planning, the management of change and developing relationships within a 21st century school culture of inquiry.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Distance	Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2
Distance	Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ETL504
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Information Studies

Enrolment restrictions

In Master of Education (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation) this subject is only available to students with a professional librarianship qualification recognised by ALIA.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to identify pathways to building capacity for the development of leadership roles in schools through the delivery of the school's information services and the work of the teacher librarian;
be able to relate issues in leadership theory and the decision-making process to the teacher librarian's role in the school;
be able to demonstrate an awareness of the principles and methods of strategic planning for change and identify the role of the teacher librarian within these processes;
be able to develop a mission statement and identify objectives and outcomes for the delivery of the school's information services; and
be able to demonstrate an understanding of leadership within the context of a 21st century school culture of inquiry.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

ORGANISATION THEORY
leadership theory
decision-making and problem solving
teamwork and collaboration
change management and innovation
leadership and the teacher librarian
LEADERSHIP FOR LEARNING
developing collaborative curriculum programs
digital learning
staff development and models of professional learning
COMMUNICATION
negotiation
communication processes
conflict resolution
promotion strategies and advocacy
STRATEGIC PLANNING
strategic planning processes
role of vision and mission statements
analysing the environment
evaluation and review
the wider role of the information specialist
TEACHER LIBRARIAN AS LEADER
leading from the middle
advocacy
the wider role of the teacher librarian as leader
leading into the future

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.