Many of us work in LA Service Directorates that includes Education Services and Library Services, yet, all to often, working independently on shared aspects of our service improvement agenda. I recently had a brief discussion with Elspeth S. Scott, ICT and e-learning Staff Tutor (Glow) Dundee City Council Educational Development Service that reminded me of the specialist skills in information management which school librarians and Library Services colleagues have to offer schools and Education Services. Librarian colleagues have skills and expertise which we should be maximising as we implement and develop Glow. In particular to, develop information literacy, learning skills, ensure effective and ethical use of information, identify and manage resources including advising and supporting the tagging and organising of content. Our aspiration to improve effective access to on-line content in schools will be supported by developing strategies to support users in understanding risks and responsibilities; Information Management specialists should be part of this.

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