ETL503- Module 1 The SL collection

After a fabulous summer subject researching blogs I begin another subject,Resourcing the curriculum. This looks like another practical subject, which is great and one I've been doing for 2 and 1/2 years, so I hope to do okay!!
Module 1 * Context.
School libraries change so how as a TL do we address this? Obviously digital content is the huge issue at the moment. How will it impact our collections? A TL needs to keep in touch with issues, understand the ramifications of change and make the best choices for their work, school and community. We must work with administrators, learners, teachers, publishers, IT  to "ensure delivery of optimal school library collections and associated services" (Module 1.1)
Ensuring that the collection is specific to the needs of the curriculum is vital. We need to access information from each stage of the information cycle (Vossler, 2011), as they have different degrees of currentness.Some libraries will take on Johnsons' (2010) ideas, yet some will lag behind and not want to change. We must be aware of our students, teachers and community needs so we can provide for them.
*Literacy
To effectively resource for learning in the 21st century, a TL needs to be actively investigating e-resources and provide expertise in this area as they share this with colleagues who may be making decisions about how to resource their subject area or grade with the impending new curriculum."One goal of the school library collection is to provide a critical mass of content that provides choice and change" (Vossler, 2011). A TL also needs to be aware of attitudes and bias, equity and the actual curriculum when acquiring resources. In order to do this a TL needs to know their learning community, make the most of their current resources and facilitate access for all users to these resources. A TL needs to see the big picture, particularly in the light of the new curriculum and engage the minds of all learners.
** Addressing the needs of the 21st century learner is our first priority.
*Managing Collections
This is a core professional activity.Collect, select, deselect, weed and acquire (Koren, 2007).