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Teaching

6.1 Determines the educational needs of clients through observation, discussion with clients and colleagues, and the use of needs assessment tools

6.2 Effectively teaches library clients with differing needs and technological skill levels

6.3 Knows and applies the principles of adult learning

6.4 Designs curricula and methods to meet the educational needs of clients and evaluates the educational process for effectiveness

6.5 Educates clients in the methodologies of legal research

6.6 Provides training and guidance on the organization and use of legal resources in various formats

6.7 Acts as liaison to outside providers of commercial research databases to coordinate instruction on the effective use of these tools

6.8 Promotes the effective use of new technologies for the retrieval of information

6.9 Prepares and packages materials such as bibliographies, pathfinders, training scripts and handouts, utilizing a variety of formats

 

Food for thought - Do the competencies still accurately reflect the role of the teacher-librarian?

 

 

Beyond delivery format, has the core skills/knowledge of the teacher-librarian changed? 

 

 

Should specific language be included regarding integrated use of technology or virtual training options and techniques?