As a teacher: I help students develop habits and skills that enable them to become lifelong learners.Both formally and informally model current and innovative information literacy skills. Provide group and individual instruction in information literacy skills.Actively promote reading and library use.Promote intellectual freedom by sustaining an environment of free inquiry.Challenge students to express their thoughts in a coherent and supportable manner.As an administrator:I help establish goals for the library media program based on the school's mission.Set up and maintain the online catalog.Keep the media collection up to date through the selection, purchase and processing of new materials, as well as regular weeding to assure a current and balanced collection representing diverse points of view.Expand access to information through use of online resources.Network with other professionals through state and national organizations.Work with school staff to develop a schedule for effective use of the library.As an informational consultant:My partner and I are the school's information leaders.We collaborate with faculty to prepare and deliver lessons on effective use of information resources.Give guidance on copyright and intellectual freedom related issues.

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