Role+of+the+21st+Century+school+librarian

= **The Role of the School Library Media Specialist** =

===**The school library media specialist, school librarian, or teacher librarian is an educator with expertise in selecting resources that support learning for diverse learners in the educational community. Knowledge of pedagogy and content are critical components for success, along with a disposition for service and a genuine concern for all learners. The SLMS collaborates with colleagues and students in creating opportunities for** teaching and learning that are engaging and motivating.===

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**"The school library media specialist has the opportunity to be the essential member of the instructional team in each school. This responsibility brings an ongoing commitment to the changing curriculum in K-12, innovative teaching, being knowledgeable about how students learn and achieve, and embracing and understanding the dynamic role that the integration of technology contributes to student learning." (//Empowering Learners//, 2009 p.7)**

====**The role of the SLMS supports the //Standards for the 21st Century Learner// (AASL, 2007), and provides resources in an environment for learning and skill development. The SLMS also integrates other standards into his or her teaching. Here is a chart that crosswalks the AASL, NET*S, and 21st Century Partnership standards. **====

====**The Common Core standards are crosswalked on the American Association of School Librarians' website. AASL Crosswalk CC**====

**This sample job description details the areas of expertise:**[[file:sample_job_description_L4L.pdf]]

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