Everyone
knows that…
MATH happens
in the MATH
classroom
Everyone
knows that…
ART happens in
the ART
classroom
Everyone
knows that…
SCIENCE
happens in
the SCIENCE
classroom
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE
SCHOOL LIBRARY?
IT ALL
HAPPENS IN
THE LIBRARY
IT ALL
HAPPENS IN
THE LIBRARY
IT ALL
HAPPENS IN
THE LIBRARY
It ALL happens
in the library
because…
Our library supports the learning
needs of:
• ALL students
• ALL teachers
• ALL the learners in our school
ALL THE TIME!
It ALL happens
in the library
because…
Our library provides resources:
• In all formats
(print, digital,
multimedia and
more)
• To support all
curriculum
areas…
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Foreign Language
Art
Music …
KEEPING IN
MIND…
ALL skills
ALL learning
styles
ALL ability
levels
OF ALL OUR
STUDENTS.
It ALL happens
in the library
because…
SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA
SPECIALISTS ARE...
TEACHERS
TEACHERS
INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERS
Information specialists
TEACHERS
INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERS
Literature lovers
Information specialists
TEACHERS
INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERS
Literature lovers
Information specialists
Innovators
TEACHERS
INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERS
Literature lovers
Information specialists
Technology specialists
Innovators
TEACHERS
INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERS
Literature lovers
Information specialists
Technology specialists
Innovators
TEACHERS
INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERS
Staff developers
Literature lovers
Information specialists
Technology specialists
Life-long learners
Innovators
TEACHERS
INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERS
Staff developers
It ALL happens
in the library
because…
The PRESENT
compels us
NOW
“To succeed in our rapid-paced,
global society, learners must
develop high level thinking skills,
attitudes and responsibilities.”
American Association of School Librarians. Empowering Learners:
Guidelines for School Library Media Programs. Chicago, 2009. Print.
“…information literacy has become
universal currency—the single
common denominator required for
success at any stage of life…”
School Libraries Work! New York: Scholastic Press, 2008. (3rd Edition). Print.
“Our children, now more than ever,
must be equipped to access, use,
and evaluate information
competently in both print and
electronic formats.”
School Libraries Work! New York: Scholastic Press,2008.(3rd Edition). Print.
It ALL happens
in the library
because…
THE FUTURE COMPELS US.
THEIR FUTURE COMPELS US.
“The future belongs to those who
can adapt quickly to the everchanging landscape that has
moved from a need for industrial
workers to information and
knowledge workers to
conceptual workers….”
Susan Ballard. AASL Standards and Guidelines Implementation Task Force.
Learning for Life. 2009.
“… Our students live and compete
in the global marketplace where a
new and emerging skill set is
required if they are to thrive.”
Susan Ballard. AASL Standards and Guidelines Implementation Task Force.
Learning for Life. 2009.
While we cannot predict exactly
what new skills will be required for
young adults to thrive in this
environment, of this we are sure:
WE MUST PRODUCE GRADUATES
WHO CAN…
• Identify, analyze, evaluate,
and communicate
information
• Draw conclusions, make
informed decisions, apply
knowledge to new
situations, and create
new knowledge
• Share knowledge and participate
ethically and productively as
members of their communities (e.g.,
their class, school, community, and
future workplace)
It ALL happens in the library
as Library Media Specialists teach
these important skills to ALL
students ALL the time.
This is the mission of
our school library
program.
It ALL happens in the library
as our students:
• Develop their love of reading
• Collaborate with classmates to
solve problems
• Develop information literacy skills
• Access the resources
they need, 24/7
• Share their ideas and their work
It ALL happens in the library
as Library Media Specialists:
• Collaborate with teachers to
integrate information/
communication/technology skills
into curriculum
• Partner with teachers from all
content areas to empower
students as they become
proficient researchers
• Support real-world learning
experiences with books, online
databases, technology tools, digital
collections, and more
It ALL happens in the library
because the library is the center
for:
• Inquiry
• Problem-Solving
• Collaborative Learning
• Real-world Learning
• Independent Learning
• Enrichment
• 24/7 Learning
• Life-long Learning
IT ALL HAPPENS
IN THE
SCHOOL LIBRARY!
IT ALL HAPPENS
OUR
IN
SCHOOL LIBRARY!
Created by
Donna Baratta, Library Media Specialist, Yorktown Central School District, NY
Linda Chapman, K-12 Library Coordinator, Somers Central School District, NY
Nina Levine, Library Media Specialist, Hendrick Hudson School District, NY
John Monahan, Director, Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES School Library
System, Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Yorktown Heights, NY
Susan Polos, Library Media Specialist, Bedford Central School District, NY
Musical score: Steven Chetcuti, The Radio Hour, chetcutis@theradiohour.net
Guitar: John Fiscella
Image Sources:
Frames 11, 14 and 70: Susan Polos
All other images: iStock at http://www.istock.com
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