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
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
Elissa My daughter goes to Grout Elementary Why are School Libraries Important? My daughter would not go to school if there were no books for her there. How has a School Librarian or Library Impacted You? The library was one sure place I could have some piece and quiet, and do some real thinking.
Rita Meade Brooklyn Public Library Why are School Libraries Important? School libraries are an essential part of a student’s learning – research shows that school librarians directly impact student achievement in a positive way. Not only do they develop a school library’s collection, support teachers, and provide much-needed access to books, the school librarians also … Read more
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