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** Welcome to my Situated Professional Practice Portfolio **  This portfolio is broken down into four main sections covering Information Literacy/ICT Literacy, Promotion of Reading, Collection Development and Collection Management. There are also three further sections addressing my professional learning plan, a breakdown of hours (relating to site visits) and references.

Please use the links below to navigate directly to a standard covered in this portfolio or use the menu to the left to navigate to the various sections.

**ASLA/ALIA Standards**  1. Professional knowledge

1.1 understand the principles of lifelong learning 1.1.1 are well-informed about information literacy theory and practice  1.1.2 thoroughly understand how all learners develop and apply lifelong learning skills and strategies 1.1.3 have a sound understanding of how children and young adults become independent readers 1.1.4 comprehensively understand the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in lifelong learning  1.2 know about learning and teaching across curriculum areas and developmental levels 

1.2.1 have a detailed knowledge of current educational pedagogy 1.2.2 are thoroughly familiar with the information literacy and information needs, skills and interests of learners 1.2.3 fully understand the need to cater for the social, cultural implementation and curriculum resourcing

1.3 have a rich understanding of the school community and curriculum <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">

<span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">1.3.1 have a comprehensive understanding of literacy, literature for children and young adults, curriculum and specific programs in their schools 1.3.2 have a detailed knowledge of how to promote and foster reading 1.3.3 have a sound understanding of current assessment theory and processes

<span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">1.4 have a specialist knowledge of information, resources, technology and library management <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">

<span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">1.4.1 understand that professionally managed and resourced school libraries are crucial to the achievements of the school community 1.4.2 have a rich professional knowledge of national standards for library and information management 1.4.3 have a comprehensive understanding of national standards for information retrieval <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;"> <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 14pt;">2. Professional practice <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;"> <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;"> <span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">2.1 engage and challenge learners within a supportive, information-rich learning environment <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">2.1.1 create and nurture an information-rich learning environment which supports the needs of the school community 2.1.2 provide access to information resources through efficient, effective and professionally-managed systems 2.1.3 foster an environment where learners are encouraged and empowered to read, view, listen and respond for understanding and enjoyment 2.1.4 appreciate the dynamic nature of ICTs and their role in education <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: 12pt;">

2.2 collaboratively plan and resource curriculum programs which incorporate transferable information literacy and literature outcomes <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">2.2.1 collaborate with teachers to plan and implement information literacy and literature programs that result in positive student learning outcomes 2.2.2 ensure that their programs are responsive to the needs of learners in the school community 2.2.3 support learning and teaching by providing equitable access to professionally-selected resources 2.2.4 assist individual learners to develop independence in their learning 2.2.5 teach the appropriate and relevant use of ICTs and information resources <span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">

<span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">2.3 provide exemplary library and information services consistent with national standards

<span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">2.3.1 ensure that the library's policies and procedures implement the school's mission 2.3.2 provide exemplary reference and information services to the school community 2.3.3 strategically plan and budget for improvement in library and information services and programs <span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">2.3.4 apply information management practices and systems that are consistent with national standards <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive; font-size: 12pt;"> 2.4 evaluate student learning and library programs and services to inform professional practice

<span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">2.4.1 monitor teaching practice to ensure improved learning and teaching 2.4.2 evaluate student learning to provide evidence of progress in information literacy and reading 2.4.3 measure library resources, facilities, programs and services against current policies, standards documents and benchmarks 2.4.4 use evidence to inform programs and services

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 14pt;">3. Professional commitment <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;"> <span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">3.1 model and promote lifelong learning <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">

<span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">3.1.1 empower others in the school community to become lifelong learners 3.1.2 undertake research which informs evidence-based innovation in school library programs 3.1.3 engage in debate on educational issues within the school community 3.1.4 create and foster library-related professional development opportunities for staff

<span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">3.2 commit to the principles of education and librarianship <span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">

3.2.1 are dedicated to excellence in professional service 3.2.2 emphasise a learning and teaching focus in school library programs and services 3.2.3 promote the profession of teacher librarianship in their schools and the wider community 3.2.4 foster a reading culture through the active promotion of literature 3.2.5 participate in continuing professional development

<span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">3.3 demonstrate leadership within school and professional communities <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">

<span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">3.3.1 actively engage in school leadership and participate in key committees 3.3.2 promote and nurture a ‘whole school focus’ on information literacy policy and implementation 3.3.3 build and foster collaborative teams within school and professional communities 3.3.4 provide effective and transformational leadership to school library and information services staff

<span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">3.4 actively participate in education and library professional networks

<span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">3.4.1 model the sharing of knowledge 3.4.2 actively participate as members of professional communities 3.4.3 demonstrate collegiality and mentor colleagues 3.4.4 promote library and information services to the school and the wider community