This document discusses how the role of the school librarian has changed over time. Today's school librarian must address new challenges like technology changes, serving diverse student groups, and standardized testing. They also now collaborate more with teachers to better support student learning. The school library has been transformed by technology like the internet and computers. The document advocates for school and public librarians to collaborate as well to provide students with additional educational resources.

1. Samantha Ragasa
LEM 512

2. School Library Changes
 The school library has changed over the
years, but the importance of it has not.

3. Discussion Questions
 What do you think has been the biggest
change in the school library?
 How can the school library stay on top of
these changes?
 What is the biggest challenge school
libraries face with implementing these
new changes?

4. Today’s School Librarian
 A school’s librarian today must deal with
new challenges:
 Technology changes
 Serving a variety of students
○ Special needs
○ Home school students
○ Preschool programs in public schools
 Standardized testing
 More collaboration between teachers

5. Yesterday’s School
Librarian
 A school librarian was once only that –
the school librarian.
 There was no collaboration between the
school library and the classroom
teachers.
 Students went to the library without
direction from their classroom teachers.

6. Discussion Questions
 Should school librarians collaborate with
fellow teachers?
 How can this collaboration be achieved?
 How is this collaboration beneficial to
students?

7. Today’s School Librarian
 Today a school librarian and the school’s
teachers collaborate to ensure the best
learning for the students.
 A school librarian must take a leadership
role in the direction of educational
design.
 A school librarian should show teachers
the advantages of collaboration between
the school library and the classroom
instruction.

8. Teacher and Librarian
Collaboration
 Allows for better individualized
instruction for students.
 Makes the school library more relevant
for students.
 Allows students to be exposed to many
materials, especially technology
materials.

9. Today’s School Library
 Technology has changed the school
library dramatically.
 The Internet and the personal computer
have changed the shape of the school
library.
 Students have access to more
information from their home computers.

10. Discussion Questions
 In your community setting, does the
public library and the school library
collaborate together?
 Do you think it would be beneficial for
students if they did collaborate? Why or
why not?
 What can public librarians and school
librarians do to better collaborate?

11. Public Libraries and School
Libraries
 Collaboration with the school library
program and the city public libraries can
add a lot to a students’ education.
 Public libraries and school libraries
should be able to collaborate easily
because they serve the same group of
students.

12. Public Libraries and School
Libraries
 The librarian at the public library should
collaborate with the school and the
instruction going on.
 Allows students to access materials
when the school has closed, and the
public library to better assist them with
their needs.

13. Public Libraries and School
Libraries
 Libraries for the school and the town can
come together to create project ideas for
added student learning.
 Public libraries can provide school
homework help after school has closed.
 Public libraries could get high school
student volunteers to help younger
students.

14. New Technology
 A school’s librarian today must deal with
the new technology changes.
 Offers students multiple ways to access
information, most importantly
technology.
 Students need to be exposed to the new
technology changes in order to be ready
for years after school.

15. Summary
 In summary, the school library’s landscape
has changed over the years, but the
significance has not gone away. As
librarians, we should collaborate with other
teachers and fellow public librarians to
ensure the best learning for our students.
Resources:
http://youthserviceslibrarianship.wikispaces.com/School+Library+and+Public+
Library+Collaboration
http://www.slideshare.net/kcorstel/successful-schoolpublic-library-collaboration
The School Library Media Manager (2nd Edition) by Blanche Woods (2008).
Contact: Samantha Ragasa: smragasa@me.com