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The focus of the Additional Qualification course: Librarianship, Specialist is to provide candidates with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the teacher-librarian within the school setting. This course extends the knowledge and skills from Part I and II. Particular emphasis is placed on the leadership functions of the teacher-librarian with regards to school library programs.

Topics include:

• demonstrating leadership in developing collaboration strategies with teachers in curriculum planning
• creating a central repository of prepared curriculum support and professional development resources for staff and administration
• developing a network with community resources and experts to enhance program
• demonstrating the skills required to evaluate strategies that effectively utilize library budgets
• demonstrating leadership skills in using data bases to maximize library use
• demonstrating leadership in developing planned, sequential, school-wide research programs
•  modeling the use of electronic curriculum planning tools
• promoting inclusive strategies and resources to meet the needs of all learners
• advocating for the cross-curricular delivery of research skills and information technologies
• developing initiatives to support student literacy
• participating in local, regional and global information networks
• promoting the use of information technology in the inquiry and research process
• providing in-service for library staff and community partners

Please visit website for additional information.

• Organizer: University of Windsor
• Cost: Three-Part AQ: $685.00, Additional Basic AQ: $735.00, Honour Specialist: $735.00, Tech Studies: $725.00. See https://www.aspire.uwo.ca/fees.html for details.
• Location: Online
• Website: http://www.uwindsor.ca/education/continuing
• Contact: Centre for Executive and Professional Education
• Phone: 519-253-3000 ext.6734
• Fax: 519-256-8572
• Email: [email protected]