1. Certified school Librarians make the difference in school libraries
A digital Advocacy Story
By: Ashley Weibling

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

3. 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

4. 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

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

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Librarians connects student learning through technology and field trips
5th graders using technology for a project in the library over graphic novels
4th grade storytelling festival field trip

10. 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 21st Century learners

11. 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

12. 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.

13. The 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

14. 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.