How a Teacher Librarian can support school-wide literacy

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How a Teacher Librarian can support school-wide literacy

Supports Needed: -Time -Control of library -Budget -Access to resources (supplies, local authors, etc.)

Encourage Reading

Extracurricular Reading Programs (e.g., Forest of Reading)

Introduce different genres through read-alouds

Positive environment in the library

Uninterrupted Access to Resources

-enough time to browse and read

-well signed, easy to find books

-flexible schedules

Remove barriers to accessing materials:

Student Voice

Review Centre: students review and recommend books

Collection represents student interest

Suggestion Box for book requests

Wide Selection of Books

-ensure interesting content for struggling readers

-label books with reading levels

Age appropriate materials for all levels of readers

Reference: Lifearian, Teacher Librarians Supporting Literacy. Retrieved from: https://liferarian.com/news/teacher-librarians-supporting-literacy-609/

Special Events

Fun events for holiday (dramatized mystery scene for Halloween)

Highlight social justice awareness weeks

Author visits

Facilitate Silent Reading Time

Build in time for students to read for pleasure

Support Classroom Libraries

Ensure teachers have access to books of interest for students to read for pleasure

Support Students with Special Needs

Collaborates with homeroom teacher and SERT

TL recognizes student needs

Resource Facilitator

Help teachers and students find resources that are: -Relevant -At the appropriate level (reading comprehension)