Note Teacher-librarianship (LIBE)
Introduction
Today's teacher librarian is a dynamic teacher able to:
• plan units of study collaboratively with other teachers;
• teach information literacy to students;
• develop curricula that integrates information literacy and technology;
• work with teachers to improve literacy learning;
• select quality resources and manage collections that support the curriculum, lifelong learning, and independent reading.
The diploma and certificate programs incorporate course work in educational leadership, inquiry-based learning, literacy, collaborative planning and teaching, information literacy, curriculum design and implementation, multi-media resources, and learning technologies.
The 30-credit diploma program is designed for teachers who wish to work in school library resource centres as teacher-librarians. Six core courses and some elective choices are offered during summer sessions and through distance education during the school year, both through independent study and face to face in some school districts. The diploma in teacher-librarianship meets all the course recommendations of the Canadian School Library Association.
LLED Graduate, Diploma and Certificate students can take courses at other universities through the Western Dean's Agreement (click on Visiting Students under the Western Deans' Agreement).
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta welcomes students who are interested in continuing professional education as well as students who are in programs at the University of Alberta or elsewhere. They have just updated their website with detailed course information, registration procedures, costs and deadlines.