How to

self-assess
their work.

Responding
to literature.

Books that are

professionally
selected to meet
school and
personal needs.

A PLACE TO ASSEMBLE
WITH THEIR FRIENDS
OPENLY.

Reading contests Cloud computing. The opportunity to borrow

digital cameras,
and prizes. A quiet place to learn.

recorders, and
laptops.

LEARNING TO BE A
Battle of
Adapting
GOOD DIGITAL CITIZEN. the books.
to new
situations. Having resources available for school projects at

Resources
the public library because the school MATERIALS MATCHED TO that align with
librarian collaborated with them. THEIR LEARNING STYLE. the curriculum.

How to search

100 THINGS SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

If they dont have a

K I DS W I L L M I S S

in their school

Book fairs.
Preparation
for college.

statement or a critical question.

A place to
practice safe and
ethical behaviors.

Book clubs.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

A recommendation
on what to read next.

Responding to standardized test scores.

literature. RESPECT FOR COPYRIGHT AND

Respect for
intellectual
property.

A CONNECTION
A conduit for information to
BETWEEN THE
OUTSIDE
Using social media websites and
WORLD
tools
(i.e.,
blogs,
wikis,
Facebook,
AND THE
Twitter, etc.) safely and responsibly.
CLASSROOM. The potential for higher

Citing sources A place where

correctly. the digital divide
doesnt
exist.
Writing a thesis

The ability
to construct
and defend
arguments.

Digital literacy.

Time during homeroom,

during lunch, during the
school day, and after
school to work on projects
when they have no other
access to computers.

A PLACE TO STUDY
Creating
book trailers. WITHOUT GRADES.

A knowledgeable, interested adult

with whom to discuss books.

EQUITABLE ACCESS
TO COMPUTERS AND
OTHER FORMS OF
TECHNOLOGY.

Instruction in
how to use
statewide
databases.

stories
read to Additional resources
them. for their classrooms.

CELEBRATING READING.

Acquiring 21st
century skills.

an online catalog,
selected electronic
resources, databases, and
curriculum-related websites.

Quality control.

A place to display their work both

science fair
physically and virtually.
projects. How to evaluate
Having
information.
How to create information.

A place where the

school culture is
fostered and thrives.

Assistance and guidance A PLACE TO USE THEIR Accepting learning as a life Learning experiences that are
in completing homework IMAGINATIONS.
skill, not just an academic enhanced through teacher/
librarian
collaboration.
assignments.
necessity.
Synthesizing
A library website that
information from Special programs
Help with
offers access 247 to
and
speakers.
diverse
perspectives.
history fair,

A PLACE
TO SOLVE
PROBLEMS.
Recommending
books to their
friends.
Learning the
implications
of a digital
footprint.

Using information
ethically. A recommendation for a Developing teamwork.
book that is suited to their interest. A PLACE TO VISIT THAT IS

ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION. OPEN, FRIENDLY, ATTRACTIVE,

Summer reading lists and programs.

AND A SAFE HAVEN.

Author
visits.
Access to subscription

A PLACE TO
Borrowing
SHOP
FOR
FREE.
materials on interlibrary

databases, including time-saving

instruction
on
which
databases
are
the
informationOrganizing
Video chats with
personal loan from public and authors and experts. appropriate for particular projects. seeking process.
knowledge. college libraries.
In-depth exploration Encouragement.
Project-based learning

Making recommendations for

books that are followed.

This list was compiled as part of the Vision Tour of AASL President (2010-2011) Dr. Nancy Everhart and research results of
Project Leadership-in-Action by Dr. Nancy Everhart and Dr. Marcia Mardia funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Studies.

A place to get help

when they need it.

Taken from: Standards for the 21st Century Learner by the American Association of School Librarians, suggestions from
members of the American Association of School Librarians, and students in the school libraries of the United States.

A smile of genuine pleasure

for coming through the door.

Helping other students.

Poetry slams.

The CELEBRATING LEARNING.

ability to experiment
with and master new
technology. E-READERS.

Creating of a topic.
READ posters.

Someone to
and the critical
talk to and
thinking
skills
it
someone who listens
Teachers who have had exposure
teaches them.
the school librarian.
to instructional support
and collaboration.
How to share infor-

A program that always

differentiates to teach,
support, and enrich.

Technology
A
SAFE
FORUM
TO
expertise and
EXPLORE
NEW
IDEAS.
instruction on
A place to practice
software and
decision-making skills.
web applications
Teachers who extend
for writing,
collaboration and learning experiences
beyond the classroom.
presentation.

mation with others.

The library, like the
cafeteria and the gym,
Opportunities for meaningful
are places where all
Developing student leadership.
students (crossing
personal GOING BEYOND
grade levels and ability
productivity. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS.
levels) mingle
with one another. Resources that
A librarian who doesnt judge

will broaden their

global perspective.

a student because he/she takes

out a book they enjoy reading.

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