The [campus name] School Library Experience the learning, discovery, and achievement!

Yesterday’s libraries…

Are not like TODAY’S SCHOOL LIBRARIES! Energy Fun Creativity Community Discovery Where the EXPERIENCE of LEARNING takes many forms! 21 st Century Skills

At the SCHOOL LIBRARY, we teach students to… think critically think critically integrate information integrate information draw conclusions & make informed decisions draw conclusions & make informed decisions create & share knowledge create & share knowledge

At the [name of your campus library] We offer our students access to: Quality Subscription Databases and Online Resources Books & Magazines A Worldwide Network of Information Resources Technology

Our SCHOOL LIBRARY is a discovery and learning lab is a discovery and learning lab uses traditional resources and uses traditional resources and new technologies equips students equips students with important 21 st Century skills.

As a SCHOOL LIBRARIAN, I teach your child research and critical thinking skills research and critical thinking skills the ethical use of information the ethical use of information integrating information integrating information the use of different technologies the use of different technologies multiple forms of literacy (reading & digital information for instance) multiple forms of literacy (reading & digital information for instance) finding reliable information finding reliable information

Proven Results: Studies Show Strong School LIBRARIES INCREASE student ACHIEVEMENT!

In fact research shows that Reading scores improve 8% -22% when: 8% -22% when: students can use the LIBRARY as needed, and students can use the LIBRARY as needed, and LIBRARIANS plan and team teach along with classroom teachers! LIBRARIANS plan and team teach along with classroom teachers! - Keith C. Lance. Colorado Study

A SCHOOL LIBRARIAN supports learning at all levels by Providing instruction to classes Providing instruction to classes Helping students on a one-to-one basis Helping students on a one-to-one basis Conducting special programs and activities to make learning fun and support the curriculum Conducting special programs and activities to make learning fun and support the curriculum

Our SCHOOL LIBRARY offers: [Include list of programs] [Include list of programs] Story Hours Story Hours Book Clubs Book Clubs Afterschool hours Afterschool hours Etc. Etc.

And we support learning by… Collaborating with teachers Collaborating with teachers Working with you – PARENTS Working with you – PARENTS

PARENTS have a huge role Help a child develop a love of reading Be a role model. Read with your kids. Talk about what you’ve read. Make it a FAMILY ADVENTURE!

TOGETHER We can make sure our kids have a wonderful LEARNING OUR SCHOOL LIBRARY. Insert a photo of your library

I am [Your Name] Your friendly, neighborhood SCHOOL LIBRARIAN Phone number I am YOUR PARNTER in education.

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References Lance, Keith Curry, et al. (2000). Measuring up to standards: The impact of school library programs & information literacy in Pennsylvania schools. San Jose, CA: Hi Willow Research and Publishing. Lance, Keith Curry, et al. (2000). Measuring up to standards: The impact of school library programs & information literacy in Pennsylvania schools. San Jose, CA: Hi Willow Research and Publishing. Smith, Ester G. (2001). Texas school libraries: Standards, resources, services, and students’ performance. EGS Research and Consulting. Smith, Ester G. (2001). Texas school libraries: Standards, resources, services, and students’ performance. EGS Research and Consulting. Texas State Library and Archives Commission. (2005). School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas, revised. Texas Administrative Code, Title 13. Cultural Resources, Part I. Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Chapter 4. School Library Programs, Subchapter A. Standards and Guidelines, Section 4.1. Austin, TX: Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Texas State Library and Archives Commission. (2005). School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas, revised. Texas Administrative Code, Title 13. Cultural Resources, Part I. Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Chapter 4. School Library Programs, Subchapter A. Standards and Guidelines, Section 4.1. Austin, TX: Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Trelease, Jim (2006). The Read-aloud-handbook. Trelease, Jim (2006). The Read-aloud-handbook.