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A certified school librarian is a professional learning powerhouse
By Melanie Lewis and Katie McNamara
Categories: Collaboration, ResourcesAugust 2021
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References
Alliance for Excellent Education. (2020). Future ready librarians framework. futureready.org/thenetwork/strands/future-ready-librarians/
American Association of School Librarians. (2018, November 11). Definition of an effective school library. www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/resources/statements
American Association of School Librarians. (2019a). ALA/AASL/CAEP school librarian preparation standards (2019). www.ala.org/aasl/about/ed/caep/programs
American Association of School Librarians. (2019b, June 22). Appropriate staffing for school libraries. www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/resources/statements
Jesseman, D., Page, S., & Underwood, L. (2015, September). State by state certifications. School Library Connection. schoollibraryconnection.com/Home/Display/1959400?tab=1
Melanie Lewis ([email protected]) is assistant professor in media and coordinator of the School Library Media program at the University of West Georgia.
Katie McNamara ([email protected]) serves as a teacher librarian at North High School in Bakersfield, California; director of the Teacher Librarian Program at Fresno Pacific University; and president of the California School Library Association.
Categories: Collaboration, Resources
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