4. Position Statement by AASL
Reading is a foundational skill for 21st-century
learners. Guiding learners to become engaged and
effective users of ideas and information and to
appreciate literature requires that they develop as
strategic readers who can
comprehend, analyze, and evaluate text in both
print and digital formats. Learners must also have
opportunities to read for enjoyment as well as for
information. School librarians are in a critical and
unique position to partner with other educators to
elevate the reading development of our nation’s
youth (AASL, 2014).
5. My Mission
My goals are to help students become:
• Critical thinkers
• Enthusiastic readers
• Skillful researchers
• Ethical users of information
– Empowering Learners, ALA
The library is open before
school, after school, and during
6. Why are students in the library?
• Access the
Internet
• Homework
• Group work
• Meet friends
• Find books
7. More than Books
• Information Literacy
– How to find information and determine if it’s
accurate
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8. More than Books
• Technology
– How to access information
– Digital Citizenship
• Ethical use of information
• Online safety
Visit my
blog!
10. Working with Teachers
• Research projects
• Find resources to
augment lessons
in the classroom
and in the library
• Brainstorm new
ideas
11. Working with Parents
• Online catalog for at-home access
• Library website
• Electronic newsletter
Volunteer at the
Library!
• Friends of the School Library
• Book Fairs
13. References
AASL. (2014). Position Statement on the School
Librarian's Role in Reading Position Statement on
the School Librarian's Role in Reading. Retrieved
from American Association of School Libraries:
http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/resources/
position-statements/reading-role
American Library Association. (2014). Parent
Advocate Toolkit. Retrieved from American
Association of School Libraries:
http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/tools/toolkits/
parent-advocate
