The ALA Office for Library Advocacy has just published
“School Libraries Make the Difference,” a new addition to I Love Libraries,
ALA’s website for the public. It’s available at www.ilovelibraries.org/school-libraries-make-difference.
Written specifically with parents in mind, it focuses on the
importance of quality school libraries and certified school librarians for
student success at all education levels. Facts about student success,
lifelong learning and college and career readiness, as well as infographics,
and videos produced by state school library associations help to illustrate the
importance of quality school library programs. Tips for getting involved
range from visiting a school library to writing op-eds for local publications.
Created in consultation with the American Association of
School Librarians (AASL), this resource complements AASL’s new, “School
Libraries Transform Learning,” a digital supplement produced by American
Libraries magazine. It’s available at www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/issue/2014-school-library-digital-supplement
and www.ilovelibraries.org/school-libraries-transform-learning.
