Managing your school library staff

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Get ideas and information to help organise and manage your school library team, including job descriptions, performance appraisals, professional qualifications and overseeing student librarians.

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School library roles and job descriptions

A great school library team has the right combination of professional expertise, skills and personal qualities to support teaching and learning. Find out about school library roles, employment agreements, job descriptions and pay grades.
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Performance appraisals

A performance appraisal is an opportunity for library staff to discuss their work and achievements. It focuses on how you're supporting teaching and learning, as well as how you're helping to develop successful and sustainable library services.
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Professional library qualifications and support

Continuing professional development for school librarians can be formal or informal. Options include recognised qualifications or courses, online communities, personal or professional learning networks, and professional reading.
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Student librarians

Read how to select, train, and manage your student librarians.
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Managing your school library staff