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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

I’m a Librarian (A Featured Article): A Teacher Who Doesn't Teach. "Redefining the Librarian's Role in Education"


Librarian: a noun, a person typically with a degree in library science, a job, a profession, someone who administers or assists in a library. An information resource professional skilled and trained to support teaching and learning, education, and literacy for their users or clients in academic institutions as well as private, public, and government organizations.

As teachers teach, what role do librarians play? Are we educators, instructors, coaches, or trainers?

How did we end up in a four-cornered space with mostly books, printed magazines, newspapers, all these varieties of educational materials, computers installed with electronic or digital resources and databases, toys, and even all kinds of art from tales as old as time to the most modern ones, displayed, admired, and borrowed?

The questions remain: Are we teachers who can’t teach?



Adapting My Role to Meet Your Needs

As teachers engage in the noble endeavor of instructing, guiding, and molding young minds, the librarian stands as a silent ally, a facilitator of exploration, and a cultivator of intellectual curiosity. While they may not stand at the front of a classroom, their influence extends far beyond the confines of traditional education.

The librarian assumes multifaceted roles, each crucial in its contribution to the quest for enlightenment. They are the purveyors of information, the gatekeepers of wisdom, and the architects of discovery. Through their meticulous curation of resources, they provide the foundation upon which knowledge is built, guiding seekers on their journey of discovery.




Educating Beyond the Classroom Walls

The roles of librarians transcend mere custodianship; they are also stewards of literacy, advocates for intellectual freedom, and champions of lifelong learning. In a world inundated with information, they serve as navigators, helping individuals navigate the vast seas of knowledge, discerning truth from falsehood, and fostering a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.

In the end, the librarian reigns as a silent steward of knowledge, ever vigilant in their quest to ignite the flames of curiosity and inspire the pursuit of wisdom. And in this sacred space like the library, the roles they play are as diverse as the stories that line the shelves, for they are not merely keepers of books, but guardians of the human spirit itself.

Yet, the question remains: Are librarians merely teachers who cannot teach, or are they something more? In truth, librarians and teachers are both educators and enablers, mentors and magicians, guiding seekers on their quest for enlightenment while empowering them to chart their own course.

 




 See also: 


visit : https://librariansecretfiles.blogspot.com/2018/09/good-news-increasing-demand-for_8.html


visit:  https://librariansecretfiles.blogspot.com/2018/08/good-news-colleges-and-universities.html


visit : https://librariansecretfiles.blogspot.com/2018/09/librarians-remain-among-most-trusted.html


visit : https://librariansecretfiles.blogspot.com/2018/09/8-signs-that-you-were-meant-to-be.html



visit  https://librariansecretfiles.blogspot.com/2018/05/ssshhhh-my-mom-is-librarian-5-things.html

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