Libraries aren’t dead, they aren’t dying, they won’t eventually die. People will always need help organizing information. Especially as technology gets more complicated and ubiquitous. There will always be a place for facilitated learning and reading, for people who help make sense of the world, and yeah, for books. Somehow though, people keep writing articles claiming … Read more
Ingrid Abrams The Town School’s Library How Does the Work of School Libraries Impact Your Work as a Library Professional or Person? I am just coming out of nearly 7 years working for Brooklyn Public Library. It was important, hard work. There was a great deal of demand from the public and not nearly enough … Read more
Sarah Houghton San Rafael Public Library The Librarian in Black Why are School Libraries Important? School libraries are the front line of learning defense for children everywhere. School libraries are where children can discover new interests, new challenges, and find resources for their homework assignments. School libraries are where doors open, outside of those scripted … Read more
Turner Masland Portland State University Library Why are School Libraries Important? Lifelong learning is an essential skill as a citizen in the 21st century. Life in the information age is one of constant change. Libraries are indispensable institutions, providing citizens access to materials, services and information experts. Libraries are job incubators and a space to … Read more
Erica Findley EveryLibrary Why are School Libraries Important? A school library is often the first library a child will use. School libraries ignite a passion for reading, strengthen literacy, and provide a safe space for young people to study. The trained librarian is an educational partner providing expertise in developing literacy programs that are essential … Read more
Suzanne Jaynes Portland Public School Why are School Libraries Important? I had the great opportunity to spend 30 years in the same elementary school library getting to shape it into a great place for students, parents and the neighborhood to having a great source of materials and goodwill. How has a School Librarian or Library … Read more
N. Jordan Retired Why are School Libraries Important? Readers are leaders. We need to daily encourage reading so our country will have better leaders. Our society needs to advance in all areas…readers achieve more How has a School Librarian or Library Impacted You? Best time at school each week was the trip to the library. … Read more
December 8, 2015– 12pm EST Feeding the Hungry at the Library David Mixdorf Register Library participates with a community group on getting fresh garden produce to people who are hungry in the community. Library teaches classes on food preservation to the hungry and how to grow garden crops to new gardeners.
Joan Petit Portland State University Library Why are School Libraries Important? Not every child has easy access to a public library (kids in suburban or rural areas, especially those with working parents, might not be able to get a ride to the library, for example), but every child who attends school should have access to … Read more
Chau Hoang Fossen portland community college Why are School Libraries Important? School libraries are important because a they can offer a student who is struggling a place to find materials that can help them and for the student who is excelling a place were they can find materials that can help them. Libraries are not … Read more
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