Specific+Areas+of+Improvement+and+Development


 * __Specific Areas of Improvement and Development__ [[image:http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:NyvCRz8sBYjOyM:http://blogs.sitepointstatic.com/images/business/self-improvement.jpg width="116" height="116" align="right" link="http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://blogs.sitepointstatic.com/images/business/self-improvement.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/09/02/self-improvement-month/&usg=__05yuHuNAPK9lmL_wPcC2yx8JnUk=&h=300&w=300&sz=56&hl=en&start=170&tbnid=NyvCRz8sBYjOyM:&tbnh=116&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dimprovement%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D162"]]**

From my involvement in the situated professional practice, I have identified and listed below numerous areas within teacher-librarianship that I need to develop and improve. This list is not exhaustive but will be altered and added to many times no doubt throughout this course and during my career as a teacher-librarian.

1. //Library Management:// I need to develop a better understanding of the 'Oliver' web-based library management system. I have a basic knowledge but still require some help when using the system. I need to improve my knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system to assist with my cataloguing and shelving skills. These areas will take time and practice and I aim to get plenty of practise over the coming years.

2. //Weeding//: I have not been involved in the process of weeding and have only heard about what occurs and is considered during this process. As our school creates a new library and resources are relocated, I hope to assist in the process of 'weeding the collection' and develop a solid understanding of how to do so effectively.

3. //Budgeting and Ordering Resources//: The area of budgeting is an area I need to learn alot more about. At my school it is not greatly discussed. In my next SPP placement I hope to learn more about effective budgeting skills and how to identify needed resources and allocate money effectively without blowing the budget!

4. //Book Fair//: The Book Fair is something I see happening but do not know how much organisation and effort goes into it. I will certainly quiz my teacher-librarian more about the organisation of the Book Fair to learn how to run a Book Fair when I take on the challenging teacher-librarian role.

5. //Standards of Excellence:// Continue to develop and aspire to meet the professional standards of excellence for teacher-librarians as outlined in the ALIA/ASLA documents (2004). There are many standards that are not mentioned in this portfolio. I need to particularly focus on those areas in my next SPP placement.