Lesson 5: Reflection: Does Riedling provide an accurate and thorough assessment the TL's involvment in the research reference process?

 From what I have learned in the library courses I have taken and from what I learned from others who are Teacher-Librarians, Riedling’s presentation of the TL’s role sounds accurate. I am guessing however, that the interview process that is described will not proceed at a leisurely pace. There always seems to be more kids who have needs than we can meet in the school system and if someone is asking a question of the TL then there is likely to be more lined up behind them waiting to ask questions as well. Sitting down to conduct an interview sounds so nice but not realistic in a busy school setting. Collaborative teaching will help to alleviate this to some degree by creating two teachers where there once was one. If the TL has had a chance to show the teacher how to access the resources during the collaborative meeting, the process should go much more smoothly.

Riedling, A. (2005). Reference SkillsFor the School Library Media Specialist: Tools and Tips, 2^nd Edition. Ohio: Linworth Publishing, Inc.