Transcript The [campus name] School Library

The [campus name]
School Library
Experience the learning,
discovery, and achievement!
Yesterday’s libraries…
Are not like
TODAY’S SCHOOL LIBRARIES!
Energy
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Community
Fun
Where the
EXPERIENCE of
LEARNING takes many
forms!
Discovery
21st Century Skills
Creativity
At the SCHOOL LIBRARY,
we teach students to…
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think critically
integrate information
draw conclusions &
make informed
decisions
create & share
knowledge
At the [name of your campus
library]
We offer our students access to:
A Worldwide
Network of
Information
Resources
Books &
Magazines
Technology
Quality Subscription
Databases and
Online Resources
Our SCHOOL LIBRARY
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is a discovery and learning lab
uses traditional resources and
new technologies
equips students
with important
21st Century skills.
As a SCHOOL LIBRARIAN,
I teach your child
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research and critical
thinking skills
the ethical use of
information
integrating information
the use of different
technologies
multiple forms of literacy
(reading & digital
information for instance)
finding reliable
information
Proven Results: Studies Show
Strong School LIBRARIES
INCREASE student ACHIEVEMENT!
In fact research shows that
Reading scores improve
8% -22% when:
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students can use the LIBRARY as
needed, and
LIBRARIANS plan and team teach
along with classroom teachers!
- Keith C. Lance. Colorado Study
A SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
supports learning at all levels by
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Providing instruction to classes
Helping students on a one-to-one
basis
Conducting special
programs and activities
to make learning fun
and support the
curriculum
Our SCHOOL LIBRARY offers:
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[Include list of programs]
Story Hours
Book Clubs
Afterschool hours
Etc.
And we support learning by…
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Collaborating with teachers
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 EXPERIENCE @
OUR SCHOOL LIBRARY.
Insert a photo of your
library
I am
[Your Name]
Your friendly, neighborhood
SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
Phone number
Email
I am YOUR PARNTER in education.
References
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American Association of School Librarians. (2007).
Standards for the 21st-Century Learner. Chicago, IL:
American Library Association.
Krashen, Stephen (2006) “Read-Alouds are Good for
Literacy Development. “ Reading Today, vol 23 (2) Dec
2005/Jan 2006, p. 19 .
Lance, Keith Curry, et al. (2000). How school libraries help
kids achieve standards: The second Colorado Study. San
Jose, CA: Hi Willow Research and Publishing.
Lance, Keith Curry, et al. (2000). Information empowered:
The school librarian as an agent of academic achievement
in Alaska schools. San Jose, CA: Hi Willow Research and
Publishing.
References
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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.
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.
http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/rah-ch5.html