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Title: A Professional Reading Lens on Best Practice Across the Five Roles of the School Librarian.
Authors: COLLINS, CATHY newslit@drcathycollins.com
Source: Knowledge Quest. May/Jun2026, Vol. 54 Issue 5, p52-57. 6p.
Subject Terms: *School librarians, *Best practices, *Educational resources, *Partnerships in education, *Diversity in education, *Library administration, Information ethics
Company/Entity: American Association of School Librarians
Abstract: This article examines the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) five defined roles of the school librarian—Teacher, Instructional Partner, Leader, Information Specialist, and Program Administrator—and highlights professional resources that support best practices within each role. It emphasizes how these roles provide a shared framework for articulating the librarian’s value, fostering collaboration with educators, guiding ethical information use, shaping inclusive school culture, and managing sustainable library programs. The article underscores the importance of intentional enactment of these roles in advocating for school libraries amid increasing scrutiny and evolving educational demands. It also presents curated books and tools that deepen understanding and effectiveness in each role, reinforcing school librarianship as a complex, relational, and essential profession. [Extracted from the article]
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