Professional+Commitment

At this stage of my professional journey this is the area which needs the greatest development. Please see my Professional Learning Plan for details of my goals for Professional Commitment development in the coming year.

3.1 __model and promote lifelong learning__

• empower others in the school community to become lifelong learners • undertake research which informs evidence-based innovation in school library programs • engage in debate on educational issues within the school community • create and foster library-related professional development opportunities for staff

3.2 __commit to the principles of education and librarianship__

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

3.3 __demonstrate leadership within school and professional communities__  • actively engage in school leadership and participate in key committees • promote and nurture a ‘whole school focus’ on information literacy policy and implementation • build and foster collaborative teams within school and professional communities • provide effective and transformational leadership to school library and information services staff

3.4 __actively participate in education and library professional networks __ • model the sharing of knowledge • actively participate as members of professional communities • demonstrate collegiality and mentor colleagues • promote library and information services to the school and the wider community