This policy is current as at 04/03/2021 05:46am, AEDT. Please refer to policy library website (https://education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library) for an updated version.
This policy sets out the requirements for school libraries and the responsibilities of principals, teacher-librarians and other staff in relation to the programs of the library.
1.1 Libraries are an essential resource within NSW public schools to support teaching and learning in the context of syllabus and curriculum requirements.
1.2 Libraries provide teachers and teacher-librarians with resources to teach the curriculum, and students with resources for individual learning and recreational reading.
1.3 Principals and teacher-librarians are responsible for the development of an educational program and a detailed description of the support each library provides to meet the particular needs of the students of the school.
2.1 This policy applies to all principals, teachers, teacher-librarians and administrative staff.
3.1 The purpose of the school library is to support teaching and learning within the total program of the school. Teacher-librarians collaborate with teachers in planning, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning programs, including integrating Information Communications Technology and literacy.
3.2 Teacher-librarians provide students with opportunities to develop information skills and to use these skills competently and with confidence for lifelong learning.
4.1 The teacher-librarian is:
4.2 The principal and teacher-librarian together are responsible for implementing the school's library policy.
5.1 The Libraries Coordinator, who is responsible for curriculum and policy support for school libraries, will monitor the implementation of this policy and will report as required to the Director, Learning Systems.
Libraries Coordinator (02) 7814 2568.
This information is current as at 04/03/2021 05:46am, AEDT. For the most up-to-date information, go to https://policies.education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/policies/library-policy-schools.
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This information is current as at 04/03/2021 05:36am, AEDT. For the most up-to-date information, go to https://policies.education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/policies/joint-use-of-school-facilities-and-land-policy.
© State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2019. For more information go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/copyright.