Role of the Librarian

Librarians of the past

ALL LIBRARIANS should believe that libraries are first and foremost places of learning

and centers of resources second

this belief defines the role of the 21st century librarian

primary role

standards for learners

secondary roles

• leader - proactive in shaping the library and the learning culture of the school
• learner - constantly learning about new resources and technology in order to share with teachers and students
• teacher - info literacy, research skills, digital literacy/citizenship, academic honesty (ATL skills)
• promoter - of reading (in any format)

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• developer - of rich collections of resources (books, apps, databases, etc.) to support teaching and learning
• collaborator - on curriculum and assignments AND RESOURCES
• strategist - constantly realigning library priorities as the needs of the students, teachers, and curriculum change

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programming goals

• The school library program promotes collaboration.
• The school library program promotes reading as a foundational skill.
• The school library program provides instruction on information literacy and technological literacy.
• The school library program promotes critical thinking and problem solving.

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• The school library program provides students and teachers with access to information.
• The school library program is supported by ongoing collection development and evaluation.
• The school librarian is actively engaged in supporting the school’s curriculum and school-endorsed educational initiatives.

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• The school library program is developed in a participatory environment with an atmosphere of respect and rapport among students, staff, and the community.
• The school librarian takes a leadership role in ensuring that students and staff appropriately use instructional technologies to access, produce, and communicate ideas and information.

evidence of learning

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manifesto