Teacher Librarian (TL)
and Literacy

Types

books

e-books

magazines

menus from
places in town

Accessibility

flexible/fixed schedule

to all students; race, religion,
disability, etc.

Technology

Ipads
Computers
Chromebooks

BYOD

Renting/Borrowing
from Library

Apps/Software

Epic!
RazzKids

Coding

Scratch Jr,
Bee Bot
Code Karts
Run Marco!
Think & Learn Cod-a-pillar
Kodable.com
Hour of Code
Ozobots

Engages both boys and girls

current real-life topics

to the issues students may be facing during this time
in society; race, gender identity, relationships, etc

all categories; fantasy, mystery, etc

all grade levels

inviting

furniture

flexible seating

flexible/fixed scheduling

inspiring- quotes

opportunities

during class

collaboration

technology

resources

extra-curricular

coding

robotics

reading

technology

creativity
innovation
hands-on

makerspace

LEGO
paint
markers
glue, tape scissors
community donations
fabric

Ipad

technology

promoting life-long learning

demonstrate by taking workshops

promote the love of learning

critical thinkers

innovators

creativity

Research skills

to find the right books for them

online: digital citizen;
reputable websites

Workshops/Lunch n Learn/After school

Students

Parents

Staff

Promote the LOVE of reading

read to ALL grades

have clubs/programs etc.

read for fun-let them see you
reading as being socially acceptable

Between Staff

lessons

learning new ideas/
technology

Between Students

assignments

in general
hanging out in the library talking
learning from each other

Community

donations for materials

sponsoring BBQ's/fundraisers

Invite to read to students as special guests?

Holzweiss, Kristina. (2016). The Under $500 Makerspace: Toys and Tools to Get you Started. Retrieved from: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jMoCwj5AZwpebQi1MnxULiea6L5Qk9ttNJl-ZIzM6o0/edit#slide=id.g147a0eb254_0_79

Merga, Margaret. (2019). Ten ways Teacher Librarians Improve Literacy in Schools. Retrieved from: https://theconversation.com/ten-ways-teacher-librarians-improve-literacy-in-schools-110026

Miller, Cathy. (2019). Building a Better Classroom Library. Retrieved from: https://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/miller/miller008.shtml