It has certainly been longer than anticipated before writing in my blog again. I have had a very busy couple of weeks. Two of my children's birthday and then a weekend in the city for a high school reunion - 35 years since leaving high school.
But I have been able to fit in most of the readings - and starting drafts of assignments 2 for both subjects. Looks like some more late nights ahead.
I have always had a great interest in Picture Books, so I have decided to write about the Junior Fiction Collection within my Library at school.
As stated previously, the school is relatively new so there were no policies in place. I will be describing collection policies in general.
When it comes to writing the Collections Policy - not to sure how much goes into it, particularly in relation to the general Library Policy.
After having a look at the different information skills, I think I will find it difficult fitting the comparisons and contrasts into the required 750 words.
The three information skills models I have decided to compare are the Information Process by the NSW Department of Education, the Big6 and Dr. Carol Kuhlthau's Information Search Process.
Evaluating the Standards will take the time - not sue to group them or write about each one individually - will check the forum and the chatline to see the opinions of others.
That's about all for now - still trying to catch up on very little sleep over the weekend.

I didn't think I would be able to enjoy any of my holiday due to assignments, but alas - I made sure one was definitely finished and the other almost. Have now sent both in. My neighbour is completing an external course at University and suggested that I post assignments in - which I did. That ensured that I was finished a bit earlier.
I resourced Chinese in the first assignment in 503 as I am team teaching with the Chinese Teacher. That has been really beneficial as we are both making use of the resources. We actually purchased what we could or retrieved them on-line. I am concentrating on research of China's culture, geography and history while Jodi is teaching the spoken and written language.
The first assignment for 401 now sees me rethink my role in the library. I am not just merely a Release from Face to Face teacher - unfortunately, there are many teachers minds I have to try to change. Hopefully the school will gradually become more information literate - I think it will happen, just slowly. Luckily, our Principal is very supportive.
After a couple of days of relaxation and now all my Easter eggs are eaten, I will start to think about the next lot of readings and have a look at the next two assignments.