A digital Advocacy Story By: Ashley Weibling CERTIFIED SCHOOL LIBRARIANS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Certified librarians make all the difference in schools. Picture of Savannah Elementary Picture of Savannah’s Flash the Gator with Relax and Read

Student quote “I love the Savannah library because it has the newest and best books.” Library stats with how many books have been checked out so far this year

Certified librarians understand the importance of raising money for their library. Voice over fact above Picture of book fair Text box about how much money was raised in Fall bookfair

Information Slide “Certified Librarians conduct classes, develop clubs/programs, support curriculum throughout the school.

Student testimonial Why they love the library Picture of students looking for books and picture of students relaxing and reading.

Student Testimonial Testimonial about Lego Club and how much they love the Savannah Clubs created by the certified librarian. Lots of pictures of Lego Club Voice over of librarian further explaining how certified librarians understand the importance of clubs.

Connecting current events with student learning Pictures of students using technology (CPS) for voting in the National election Voice over with student telling about the fun she had voting Voice over with librarian sharing about how events like this make a difference in the educational lives of students. Text on picture identifying a teachable moment.

Librarian connects with students’ learning through technology and field trips 5 th graders using technology for a project in the library over graphic novels 4 th grade storytelling festival field trip

Certified librarians provide technology rich lessons Pictures of students using technology with each other and with other teachers Voice over of student explaining who provides technology Voice over of librarian explaining the importance of helping students become 21 st Century learners

Not only is the library a place to learn, but a place to have fun Pictures of Grandparents’ Day Student voice over about library hosting the event for the school

Certified librarians write grants and create programs for their schools Picture of boy reading Picture of Real Men Read Voice over of librarian explaining why it is so important for librarians to write grants and provide programs or clubs for a school Video of Real Men Read members telling how much they love the club.

The certified librarian realizes the role the library plays for the school and not just the students Picture of teachers having fun in the library Picture of community using the school library Testimonial from a teacher about use of the library

Credits slide All pictures and videos used were original photos and videos created by Ashley Weibling Program used was iMovie All music was used through iMovie as well. “Sanskrit” was the music of choice offered through their choices provided by iMovie All pictures and videos were used with permission through the DISD permission slip for published pictures and video.