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Everyone knows that learning happens in subject-specific classrooms, but much of it truly unfolds in the school library. It's a hub for all students and teachers, providing resources across various formats to support diverse learning needs. With school library media specialists as instructional partners, the library empowers learners to develop essential skills for the future. Emphasizing information literacy, the library prepares students for a global society where adaptability and critical thinking are paramount. The library is where the future of learning truly takes shape!
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To support all curriculum areas… English Social Studies Math Science Foreign Language Art Music …
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NOW The PRESENT compels us
“To succeed in our rapid-paced, global society, learners must develop high level thinking skills, attitudes and responsibilities.” American Association of School Librarians. Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs. Chicago, 2009. Print.
“…information literacy has become universal currency—the single common denominator required for success at any stage of life…” School Libraries Work! New York: Scholastic Press, 2008. (3rd Edition). Print.
“Our children, now more than ever, must be equipped to access, use, and evaluate information competently in both print and electronic formats.” School Libraries Work!New York: Scholastic Press,2008.(3rd Edition). Print.
“The future belongs to those who can adapt quickly to the ever-changing landscape that has moved from a need for industrial workers to information and knowledge workers to conceptual workers….” Susan Ballard. AASL Standards and Guidelines Implementation Task Force. Learning for Life. 2009.
“… Our students live and compete in the global marketplace where a new and emerging skill set is required if they are to thrive.” Susan Ballard. AASL Standards and Guidelines Implementation Task Force. Learning for Life. 2009.
While we cannot predict exactly what new skills will be required for young adults to thrive in this environment, of this we are sure:
Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge