Literacy Facilitator

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Teacher Librarian as Literacy Facilitator

Helping students to succeed in other curriculum areas

Finding interesting materials for each classroom

Communicating with classroom teacher

Showing students resources to ignite curiosity and extend learning

Promoting library resources

Showcasing books

By author

Top picks

By special events and holidays

New materials

Link to blog on school website

School newsletter

Library display

Getting students more involved at the library

More flexible scheduling

Regular book exchanges

Drop in times

Student volunteers

Teaching students to find and select reading material

Special displays (by author, event, reading level, grade)

Finding books by category, author and/or call number

Selecting "Just right texts"

Engaging Students

Making learning relevant to their lives (inside and outside of school)

Choosing lessons/books based on student interests and learning styles

Literacy events in school

Author/Illustrator visits

Reading programs

Book clubs

Wide variety of texts and resources available

Paper & Digital texts

Fiction & Nonfiction

Promotes a lifelong  love for reading

Recommend texts for every individual

Uninterrupted reading opportunities

Providing cozy reading spaces

Connections to the community

Familairize students and family with local library

Involvement in community events

Newspapers and daily news