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Library Media Specialist: Four Roles

1. Teacher
2. Instructional Partner
3. Information Specialist
4. Program Administrator

Teacher

• Deliver Lessons that build inquiry and research skills.
• Foster inclusive, culturally responsive instruction.
• Prepare learners to navigate a complex, interconnected, and information-rich world.
• Teach essential information literacies: media, digital, visual, and cultural.
• Support reading development and inspire reading for learning and enjoyment.

Instructional Partner

• Design adaptable, differentiated, standards-based learning experiences.
• Collaborate with content areas to enrich instruction and deepen learning.
• Align standards and resources to support cross-curricular learning and goals.

Information Specialist

• Ensure continous access to information, resources, and library services for all learners.
• Connect learners with books that instill a love of reading and reflect their interests.
• Curate materials that support curriculum goals and learning needs.
• Guide learners in digital citizenship and information literacy.

Program Administrator

• Manage library operations, staffing, and budget.
• Develop policies and procedures that serve all learners,
• Ensure library resources are current, relevent, and align with school goals.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and flexible learning space.
• Build partnerships that expand learning opportunities.
• Implement short-and long term school library strategic plans.