Key Resources Reference Guide
| Resource | Goal / Mission & Vision of the Resource | Brief Description | Pertinent Information | Citation / Link |
| BC Teacher-Librarians’ Association (BCTLA) | To support / advocate for its members, TL’s, and build effective, high standard LLC programs. Sharing professional development ideas, tools and materials. | This is the BC Provincial professional association’s page which guides leadership initiatives, resource sharing / building, leaderships and professional developments for TL’s all over BC. | – Professional development, annual conferences – Pro-D resources – Informational publications and articles – Educational webinars – Curriculum resources – Membership opportunities | “BC Teacher-Librarians’ Association.” BC Teacher-Librarians’ Association. https://bctla.ca/. |
| Canadian School Libraries (CSL) | To share professional research, resources and educate schools on LLC programs, development and possibilities. | This is the Canadian National organization supporting the progress of Library Learning Commons and overall practices. It holds professional resources and research to lead and strengthen developments. | – Publications – Research – Webinars / conferences – Leading Learning resources – National networking opportunities | “Canadian School Libraries.” Canadian School Libraries. https://www.canadianschoollibraries.ca/. |
| Leading Learning Framework | To showcase standards and growth indicators for effective Library Learning Commons programs. | The National framework shows and breaks down the best practices for school library learning commons in terms of standards and growth indicators. | – Standards of Practice – Professional learning resources – Growth indicators – Implementation resources / guides- Self -assessment tools | “Leading Learning Framework: Standards, Themes and Growth Indicators for School Library Learning Commons.” Canadian School Libraries. https://llsop.canadianschoollibraries.ca/leading-learning-framework/. |
| Foundations for School Library Learning Commons in Canada: A Framework for Success | To highlight and share the foundational principles and guidelines for developing an effective Library Learning Commons program following the Leading Learning Standards. To share knowledge around TL’s and LLC’s successful functioning. | This resource holds a framework for LLC success, insights on LLC roles, design factors, competencies and management. | – Successful frameworking – LLC Resources – TC Competencies – LLC Roles – LLC design insight | “Foundations for School Library Learning Commons in Canada: A Framework for Success.” Canadian School Libraries, 2023, Foundations for School Library Learning Commons in Canada: A Framework for Success – Canadian School Libraries |
| Greater Victoria Teacher Association | To provide supports to educators within the Greater Victoria School District through collaboration opportunities and professional learning. | This site provides members of the union with resources, advocacy support, important and general information around the profession and professional learning opportunities. | – Advocacy letters – Contracts – Pro D info, workshops and opportunities – Health & safety resources – Greater Victoria Teacher-Librarians’ Association (Katherine O’Connor koconnor@sd61.bc.ca) | “Greater Victoria Teacher Association.” Greater Victoria Teacher-Librarians’ Association. Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association |
| SD 39 Vancouver Teacher-Librarians’ Association+Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vtlibrariansLeslie Hunt, vtla39.bctla@gmail.com | To share advocacy, professional development mentorship, and supports for teacher-librarians in Vancouver. , and community events for teacher librarians. | The Vancouver chapter of the BCTLA and provincial specialist association of the BCTF which holds resources and opportunities for professional development, supports and aiding in advocacy sharing. | – Meetings – Events – Social media advocacy – Mentorship opportunities | “Vancouver Teacher-Librarians’ Association.” Vancouver Teacher-Librarians’ Association. https://vtla.wordpress.com/ |
| International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) | To advance and establish LLC’s worldwide, supporting librarianship and promoting the quality of school library programs. | An International professional page connecting school librarians globally, influencing and fostering collaborative relationships, advocating for LLC programs and encouraging their integration by providing guidance, sharing information, resources and materials. | – International advocacy & policy statements – Children’s literacy resources – Professional networking – Collaborations with other professional associations and agencies | “International Association of School Librarianship.” International Association of School Librarianship. https://iasl-online.org/. |
| IFLA – Library Map of the World | To demonstrate and share the global impact of libraries through data, stories and advocacy. | The map is an open resource by the IFLA used to search and engage with global library data, along with insightful SDG related school stories and projects for inspiration. | – SDG goals – Library data – Organizations resources | “Library Map of the World.” International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. https://librarymap.ifla.org/. |
| IFLA Strategy 2019-2024 | Vision: “A strong and united library field powering literate, informed and participative societies.”(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.)Mission: “To inspire, engage, enable and connect the global library field.”(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.)To strengthen and unite the global library field while inspiring and enabling learning, turning “vision to strategy to action.” (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.) | A vision turned to influencing action, involving tens of thousands of global library / information workers in conversations and opportunities around the library field, documented to create a strategy document of guiding information and data for a united library field. | – United Nations sustainable development goals – Memberships | “IFLA Strategy 2019–2024.” International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. IFLA Strategy 2019 – 2024 |
| The School Library Advocacy Pyramid | Aiding in advocacy awareness and shared strategies for TL’s. | This pyramid infographic showcases connections between the TL and other educational or community figures. This shows who has the strongest relations in terms of advocacy reach as well. | – Advocacy Benefits of a TL – Educational relationships | Hand Dorcas. “The School Library Advocacy Pyramid.” Hand Dorcas. 2015. ld.php (2833×2289) |
| Digital and Media Literacy Toolbox | To support educators in teaching digital and media literacy. | This resource holds a collection of lessons, tools, and resources for teaching and guiding others through a range of digital literacy topics. | – Media literacy skills / navigating fake news – AI literacy – digital citizenship – lesson ideas around media and technology | Casa-Todd, Jennifer, et al. “Digital and Media Literacy Toolbox.” Canadian School Libraries and International Association of School Librarianship, 2025, https://www.canadianschoollibraries.ca/digital-and-media-literacy-toolkit/. |
| Children’s Book Council – Kids Favorites | To promote children’s literature selected by young readers. | This resource is full of spreadsheet lists of kid chosen favourite book recommendations for a range of grade levels and supports the integration of student agency in literature purchase, display or project use. | – Book recommendations- Promoting reading practices – Literacy support | “Kids Favorites.” Children’s Book Council. https://cbcbooks.org/awards-and-book-lists/kids-favorites/. |
| IASL Children’s Literature Resource | Supporting teacher-librarians with high quality, reliable children’s literature resources. | This menu holds a curated collection of children’s literature links and resources for educational use and implementation to improve or guide lessons. | – International book lists – Literacy resources – Professional references & teaching expansion | “Children’s Literature Resources.” International Association of School Librarianship. https://iasl-online.org/resource/childrenslit.html. |
| Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers (University of Alberta) | To promote respectful recognition and citation of Indigenous knowledge systems. | This article explains why and how to appropriately cite Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers with the help of templates and an additional resource, Kula. | – More Than Personal Communication Templates For Citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers – Indigenous citation practices – Indigenous ways of knowing | Kropiniski, Kelsey. “Citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers.” University of Alberta, 2022, Citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers — news.library.ualberta.ca |