A fabulous way to focus my thoughts and get my head into gear to start this course. I have had a close look at the two subject outlines and now have a clear idea of what is expected and where I am going.
I was excited and more importantly, interested, in the subject content and discussions that took place on the weekend.
I have had my 'thinking time' and as a result I have a few thoughts I would like to write down about the weekend.
I am coming into this subject 'cold' without having had any experience in a library. I have 11 years as a primary school teacher and that knowledge background but basically none as a librarian. Defining the role of a librarian was hard, especially since it seems to be evolving even as we are striving to define it. The digital age is making it a much broader role and it is raising more questions for me than has been answered.
Does the TL have to be a technology expert?
What role does the TL play in the comouter aspect of the library and who looks after the technical issues?
How important are print resources and how will this change as digital and electronic resources evolve and grow?
These questions will need ongoing thought throughout the following two years and even then they may not be answered.
I have always seen TL as a fairly independent and perhaps isolated role but after the weekend collaboration seems to be key. An aspect of the TL role for me to explore and adjust my thinking on.
I especially enjoyed the discussion on challenged materials and found that this subject evoked the most emotion during of the weekend. Again, more questions arise.
What right do TL's have to censor material, if any at all?
How can we ignore personal bias?
How much does censorship come into selection?
Does emotion have a place in challenging materials? Should it?
How strong a policy do you need to have and how can we do this to respond to challenges?
What a fantastic weekend. The 'learning curve' requires us to ask questions and seek answers. What a fun and challenging jouney we are all going on over the next two years.
I was excited and more importantly, interested, in the subject content and discussions that took place on the weekend.
I have had my 'thinking time' and as a result I have a few thoughts I would like to write down about the weekend.
I am coming into this subject 'cold' without having had any experience in a library. I have 11 years as a primary school teacher and that knowledge background but basically none as a librarian. Defining the role of a librarian was hard, especially since it seems to be evolving even as we are striving to define it. The digital age is making it a much broader role and it is raising more questions for me than has been answered.
Does the TL have to be a technology expert?
What role does the TL play in the comouter aspect of the library and who looks after the technical issues?
How important are print resources and how will this change as digital and electronic resources evolve and grow?
These questions will need ongoing thought throughout the following two years and even then they may not be answered.
I have always seen TL as a fairly independent and perhaps isolated role but after the weekend collaboration seems to be key. An aspect of the TL role for me to explore and adjust my thinking on.
I especially enjoyed the discussion on challenged materials and found that this subject evoked the most emotion during of the weekend. Again, more questions arise.
What right do TL's have to censor material, if any at all?
How can we ignore personal bias?
How much does censorship come into selection?
Does emotion have a place in challenging materials? Should it?
How strong a policy do you need to have and how can we do this to respond to challenges?
What a fantastic weekend. The 'learning curve' requires us to ask questions and seek answers. What a fun and challenging jouney we are all going on over the next two years.
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