Which one is it really?????

-teacher
 - curriculum advisor
 - information professional
 - resource manager, advisor and selector
 - trainer for students, teachers and school assistants
 - collaborator
 - computer technology advisor and troubleshooter
 - internet trainer and supervisor
 - network coordinator
 - literacy consultant and advisor
 - cataloguer
 - librarian

Dear Diary,
Why is there so much discussion about a teacher librarian's role? I have just finished looking at a few articles about roles of a teacher librarian and each named no less than five roles.... some examples of which are:

"Angus(1993) identified an extensive list of roles that are undertaken by a TL. Each one of the 18 items on her checklist amounted to almost a full time position."

"ALIA/ASLA joint statement on TL(1994) identified 17 different facets of the role with seven separate areas of responsibilities."

After reading these articles.....one person came to mind...Superman!!!! Yes, to be able to perform these roles you have to be able to dodge bullets, leap in a single bound, lift a building with a finger.... to cut a long story short ...be supernatural!!!! Panick strikes once again.

Then Dr. Herring saves the day!!!! "It is clear that no teacher librarian could possibly fulfill all these roles at the same time and teacher librarians who MANAGE THEIR TIME EFFECTIVELY prioritise roles according to the current needs of students, staff and parents in the school community."

Then I decided to make a list out of the numerous lists of what I think my role is according to the needs of my school community.....teacher: 94% of our students are non english speaking and come from third world countires who do not have access to the internet so it is my job to teach them to use technology the best way it can help them learn, ....collaborator: it is my job to work hand in hand with the teachers, to assist them with their teaching programmes to help our students not only improve their English but to be life long learners....information specialist: assist teachers by providing them with resources that they need to improve their teaching programmes and assist students by providing them with resources they need to help them learn....curriculum leader: work principals and senior staff to ensure that information literacy development is our major school focus....librarian:  acquiring, weeding, maintaining resources, budgeting, providing a stimulating and helpful environment....

I love my job and I want to be the best in what I do.... not to compete with others but to be remembered by my students and co workers as someone who has contributed to their growth as a learner.
And in so doing, I will keep an open mind, be flexible to change and constantly keep myself updated with the latest trend.