1. School librarians of the 21st century
Changing Roles & Changing Attitudes

2. We’re getting a NEW school librarian!
Did you hear the news??!!
Question A B C
We’re getting a NEW school librarian!

3. Why is that big news? Don’t school librarians just sit behind their desks all day…

4. SHUSHING KIDS??
NO talking!!
quiet!!

5. Libraries are BORING! Nothing ever happens.
Bored!
Bored!
Bored!
Does it?!

6. This is NOT your grandmother’s library!
Out with the old…..

7. 21st Century School libraries are EXCITING places to be!
….in with the new!!

8. So what do 21st Century librarians do?

9. 21st Century school librarians COLLABORATE…
EMPOWERING students to become lifelong learners.

10. What are the roles of a school librarian?
A school librarian wears many hats.

11. Instructional Partner
Teacher
Information
Specialist
Instructional Partner

13. School Librarians are TEACHERS…

14. Teacher

15. School Librarians are INFORMATION SPECIALISTS…

16. Information Specialist
Uses technology tools to supplement school resources
Creates engaging online learning tasks
Connects students with the global learning community
Provides 24/7 access to library services via a library website
Introduces & models emerging technologies, as well as strategies for finding, assessing, and using information
Acts as a leader in software & hardware evaluation
Uses expertise to guide the ethical use of information
Empowering learners: Guidelines for school library programs (2009). Chicago: American Association of School Librarians. (p.17)

17. School Librarians are INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERS…

18. Instructional Partner
Collaborates with classroom teachers to plan, deliver, and assess lessons that support academic standards of learning
Assists in the creation of engaging learning tasks that develop students’ critical thinking skills, technology & information literacy skills, and core social skills & competencies
Communicates with students and teachers throughout inquiry based learning units
Provides a 24/7 learning environment
Empowering learners: Guidelines for school library programs (2009) Chicago: American Association of School Librarians. (p.17)

19. A 21st Century school librarian collaborates with…

20. budget conscious administrators,

21. …teachers with A LOT of road to cover,

22. …and a diverse population of students.

23. 21st Century librarians will bend over backwards

24. and do a song & dance number

25. to help their students grow…

26. and soar to new heights.

27. School librarians really do ALL that?!
WHO KNEW??!!

28. Woot! Woot! We’re getting a new school librarian!!

29. The future of 21st Century school libraries is looking pretty good!

30. School librarians really can make a difference!

31. I my new school librarian!!
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