Professional+Commitment


 * __Professional commitment__**

Excellent teacher librarians:**
 * 3.1 Lifelong learning

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.

Excellent teacher librarians:**
 * 3.2 Commitment

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.

3.2.3 foster a reading culture through active promotion of literature.

3.2.4 participate in continuing professional development.

Excellent teacher librarians:**
 * 3.3 Leadership

3.3.1 actively engage in school leadership and participate in key committees.

3.3.2 promote and nuture a 'whole school focus' on information literacy and implementation.

3.3.3 build andfoster collaborative teams within the school and professional committees.

3.3.4 provide effective and transformational leadership to school library and information services staff.

3.4.1 model the sharing of knowledge.
 * 3.4 Community responsibilities**
 * Excellent teacher librarians:**

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.