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"Current education is calling on schools to transition into a new paradigm of learning. We can see this in the challenges given through current standards (e.g., Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and International Standards for Technology in Education), the demands of the work place, the complexity of the world, and lack of effectiveness of the "stand and deliver" method of teaching. 21st century teaching and learning is this new paradigm that is trying to create students that will be problem solvers and critical thinkers. Our society is changing at such a rapid pace; we, as educators, are preparing students for jobs that don't exist yet. This means we have to change how we teach and how we lead our schools."

As schools seek to become Future Ready, it is necessary to identify and cultivate leadership beyond district and building leaders. School librarians lead, teach and support the Future Ready goals of their school and district in a variety of ways through their professional practice, programs and spaces. If properly prepared and supported, school librarians are well-positioned to be at the leading edge of the digital transformation of learning.

Leading Learning: Standards of Practice for School Library Learning Commons in Canada, 2014 presents a model for the development and implementation of the school library as a library learning commons. It provides educators with a common set of standards of practice for moving forward. This publication offers a vision and provides practical approaches for all those engaged in creating successful 21st century school libraries in Canada. Downloadable pdf

Personalized learning is steadily revolutionizing teaching and learning, both during the school day and the time students spend outside of the classroom. The proliferation of quality digital tools and platforms that facilitate exciting new ways for students to learn-such as through self-guided or blended learning-has dramatically expanded the possibilities for where and when students can access educational content and what they can do with it.

Starting with the familiar story of the hare and the tortoise, this video goes beyond to explore different ways of leading to ultimately focus on teamwork.

Updated February 18, 2017 Recently, I have heard from many teacher librarian friends around the country (and world) that are encountering the effects of personnel and/ or budget cuts. This deeply saddens me when I learn of library services being cut back in any way.

In the Library With the Lead Pipe is a peer reviewed, open access library journal. This article is about the leadership opportunities that are available to women, especially early in their careers.

"What makes some leaders more adept? While many qualities might come to mind, six traits in particular define stronger leaders who empower everyone in the building to keep striving for greatness."

"School librarians are leading the charge to integrate tech into learning, spearheading coding initiatives, and serving as tech experts, according to SLJ's 2019 technology survey."

Buffy Hamilton shares a pre-research strategy employed with Year 11 students and demonstrates how the TL can undertake a lead role in curriculum planning and delivery around information literacy and inquiry.

"How the structure and function of a learning culture lead to improvements in achievement and outcomes is where change efforts should be focused."

"One of the challenges of being a Principal in a large school, apart from knowing every staff member, is to ensure that people know who they can talk to, to seek advice, report information and gain access to information. As a Principal you need to be able to switch your mindset very quickly as you deal with a multitude of information and calls on your time, knowledge and decisions each and every day. "

An article on change as part of a commercial product.

"Empathetic leadership, born from an authentic understanding of teachers' needs, is an essential component of expert school leadership. It's a mindset that principals and teachers say should inform decision-making and help establish a schoolwide culture of purpose and respect."

As well as pertinent regular blog posts there are a series of podcasts in signficant topics on technology adoption and leadership in the field. We live in a moment of unprecedented change, and our conceptions of schooling and education are being challenged in fundamental ways. Educational leaders around the globe are grappling with unfamiliar new contexts for learning which demand new ways of thinking and leading around an increasingly uncertain future. ML Publishers Will Richardson and Bruce Dixon unpack some of these new contexts, and articulate a mission that is focused on helping our readers become not just modern learners but modern leaders as well, leaders who are better informed and make better decisions for the modern students in their charge.

From Canadian Library Association - Information and support for the "Learning Commons" - an approach to move school libraries forward in the 21 Century. The video on this page provides a snapshot of libraries moving forward. the tabs across the top lead to further support documentation and video snapshots.

Conclusion is the most useful

Tips on self-care for school librarians to avoid burnout. Not strictly leadership related, but it is hard to lead effectively if you are burnt out! Adapted to the school library context from a presentation given by academic and public library librarians - some of the content has an American flavour, but much is applicable to the Australian context.

Interview with an English Head Teacher about becoming a new school leader.

Great advice about connecting with ALL stakeholders when leading.