Purpose

Why is a School Library Program important?

  • we help students find books that allow them to develop their interests and passions

  • we collaborate with teachers to develop engaging lessons

  • we support teachers and their curriculum

  • we curate a variety of resources for all learners

  • we share resources

  • we ensure equal access

  • we help students find books that encourage empathy and understanding of diversity, as well as allowing students the opportunity to learn varying points of view

AASL_infographic_strongstudents-2013.pdf
AASL_Infographic_FINAL.pdf

References:

Jhabley. (2020, January 10). Resources. American Association of School Librarians (AASL). http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/resources.

State of America's Libraries Report 2021. American Library Association. (2021, April). http://www.ala.org/.

State of America's Libraries Report 2022. American Library Association. (2022, April). http://www.ala.org/.