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I am another who was invited to take on the teacher librarian position with plenty of 'teacher' experience but no 'librarian'. I did not have a mentor but I did have a fabulous clerical who taught me about the day-to-day management while I did my masters. Because I now mark some units of that same course I am able to reflect on that experience and, to he honest, I think that, at the time, I was too busy with the daily detail to 'get' the big picture. But I did have some great aha! moments (still do even though I've retired) and, after the first semester, it started to make sense and my expertise became more balanced between skills and understanding. With the papers I mark it is hard to determine whether the candidate is 'in the job' by their responses. Because of another program, I do know the situation of many but I can't say that they give better responses than those who are not. I think there are many other variables including the role models the candidate has had, their personal passion for learning and whether the philosophies they are introduced to actually fit with those they hold, their willingness to be challenged and changed, all those sorts of 'un-measurables'. I might also add that the number of HDs or Distinctions you get is not an indicator of the job you will do. Like everything, it boils down to the relationships you build. The issue that many have with non-qualified personnel is that it gives the impression that anyone can do the job, so if a teacher is appointed I believe that there should be a significant commitment by that person to undertake formal qualifications. If they are already in a course, and are the best candidate for the job it shouldn't be an issue. But if Alissa is in a position to offer this person help with her decision then why do you ask her why she has a problem. That way your advice would be targeted at that issue, Barbara Barbara Braxton Teacher Librarian COOMA NSW 2630 AUSTRALIA E. barbara.288@bigpond.com Together we learn from each other -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, you send a message to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * LM_NET Help & Information: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/join.html * LM_NET Supporters: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/category/links/el-announce/ --------------------------------------------------------------------