THE MANY ROLES OF

THE LIBRARIAN

Librarian Roles according to The ALA

ROLE 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNER

Librarians and Educators coplan and coteach
to enhance the curriculum for learners.

ROLE 2: TEACHER
Librarians teach! They teach both
learners and educators various
essential skills to enhance learning.

ROLE 3: LEADER
Librarians curate and manage the
library. They train fellow educators for
needs based skills. Librarians also
buget and create a collection of literacy
and tech to support the community.

ROLE 4: INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Librarians are very familiar with The ESIFC
Inquiry process. The are a strong support
regarding inquiry learning and technological
programs and trends.

ROLE 4: PROGRAM ADMINSTRATOR

Librarians manage a library. They also create various
program to meet the needs and interest of their
learners providing them with opportunities they
usually would not have access to.

REFERENCES
https://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/teachinglibrarians
10 REASONS WHY ALL
SCHOOLS NEED A
LIBRARIAN

1. A librarian is an additional
person who shows interest in
all learners providing a safe
haven.

2. Librarians are trained in up to

date technology that can be turn
keyed with other educators, with
throughtful planning for smooth
and quick implementation.

3. Librarians are another

stakeholder who are supporting
the school's curricula providng
supports for educators.
4. Librarians carefully choose literacy
and technology to best support the
school community.

5. Librarians can support both teachers

and students with essential inquiry
based learning which increases student
success.

6. Librarians foster a curiosity and love

of reading by introducing learners to
various genres.
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7. Librarians manage and organize the

library paying attention to book
circulation. They make the library
accessible to all patrons through
thoughtful presentations, themes and
programs.

8. Librarians provide additional

materials for students to foster
learning in STEAM (including
Robotics, Makerspace, STEM, coding,
3D printing and engineering)

9. Librarians can Co-Plan and Co-

Teach with learners to provide higher
student outcomes combining library
science with content area content.

10. Librarians can be used as Staff

Developers providing valuable
professional development on
technology, researching skills and
reading foundational skills.

Bonus:
Librarians always know the latest and
greatest literature!