TL of the Future - Shifting roles so we can stay essential and focus on the values/needs of our students and communities.

1. Transforming our role in a changing world
The Thriving Teacher Librarian
June 9, 2015

2. Becky Russell
CDE School Lib./Dig. Lit.
Instructional Specialist
russell_b@cde.state.co.us
Contact Information
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3. Meegan Bennett
Denver Public Schools
Learning Environment Consultant
meegan_bennett@dpsk12.org
Contact Information
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4. We will:
● Envision what our future students and communities
value, and how that affects our job essentialness
● Discuss and prioritize these ‘essentials’
● Learn practical ways to work more efficiently and
effectively to transition and embrace shifts
Outcomes
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5. Librarian of the Future
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▪ Instructional practice
▪ Leadership
▪ Library Management/Space

6. ▪ Instructional - Student-Centered
Learning/Measuring Impact
▪ Leadership - Instructional coach
▪ Library Management - Flexible space
Also on the list!
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7. Revising Practice
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8. What are some ways you have shifted in
your practice in these areas?
What are some things you have done
differently with your library space?
Revising Practice
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9. ▪ Irresistible/Joyful
▪ Relaxing/Comfortable
▪ Adapt to need - Flex schedule helps w this
▪ Accommodate print/non-print
▪ Accessible anytime/anywhere
Library Space Suggestions
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10. ▪ Blueprint for tomorrow Chapter on Library
Spaces
▪ Instructional Coaches and the Instructional
Leadership Team by Spaulding/Smith
Resources
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11. We will:
● Envision what our future students and communities
value, and how that affects our job essentialness
● Discuss and prioritize these ‘essentials’
● Learn practical ways to work more efficiently and
effectively to transition and embrace shifts
Outcomes/Evaluation
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