KY School Librarians

Teach

• Kentucky school librarians are certified teachers with specialized graduate degrees in Library Science. Most serve as classroom teachers for many years before specializing in school librarianship.

• Kentucky school librarians teach students how to sift through the vast sea of information, equipping them to distinguish credible sources from misinformation.

Collaborate

• School librarians collaborate with teachers to integrate information literacy skills seamlessly into subject-specific instruction, reinforcing the standards for each academic discipline.

• School librarians assist in tailoring resources and instructional strategies by understanding students' individual needs and interests. This personalized approach contributes to a more inclusive and effective learning environment.

Curate

• School librarians curate diverse and up-to-date collections that cater to the academic, cultural, and personal needs of students in age-appropriate ways. They have been specially trained to evaluate materials and rely on professional review sources to guide decisions.

• From digital databases to e-books, librarians ensure that students have access to a variety of resources. School librarians collaborate to help bring new educational software and hardware into the classroom to enhance learning.

Lead

• School librarians administer reading programs that encourage a culture of literacy within the school.

• The school library is a hub for collaboration, serving as a space where teachers, students, and administrators can come together.

• School librarians use data to assess the impact of their programs on student achievement, ensuring that initiatives are not only engaging but also effective in supporting the attainment of Kentucky Academic Standards.

School Librarians help Kentucky Students THINK

Display curiosity and initiative when seeking information by

• Encouraging learners to formulate their own questions about topics.

• Activating learners’ background knowledge to help them make new connections.

School Librarians help Kentucky Students CREATE

Develop new products to demonstrate their learning by

• Supporting the use of digital and traditional creation skills to make multimedia products.

• Helping draw new conclusions to spark ideas.

School Librarians help Kentucky Students SHARE

Communicate with peer and community audiences by

• Developing learners’ collaboration skills.

• Providing opportunities and support for engaging online and in-person activities.

School Librarians help Kentucky Students GROW

Support learners’ growth in and out of the traditional school day by

• Providing instruction in multiple forms of literacy (traditional, digital, media, information).

• Developing learners’ love for reading and providing access to relevant materials.