A teacher librarian does much more than just putting books on shelves. They work with classroom teachers to integrate research skills into learning, ensure the library supports all subject areas, and assist all staff in resourcing their teaching. A teacher librarian also helps students discover answers to questions like when, where, who, and why. In addition, they can fix paper jams, provide supplies needed to complete assignments, and recommend great books to read. Without a teacher librarian, it is unclear who would be responsible for these important roles in a child's education.

1. “ Why does it take four years to learn to put a book on a shelf?” A.P. - Ignorant sibling of a teacher librarian

2. A teacher librarian...

3. works with classroom teachers to integrate research skills into learning

4. ensures the library collection supports all subject areas

5. assists all staff in resourcing their teaching

6. Helps every student discover the answers to when, where, who, and most importantly

7. Why?

8. A teacher librarian can also...

9. fix the paper jams in the photocopier

10. and provide sticky tape, staplers, glue, pens and other sundries needed to get that assignment finished

11. and even after all that...

12. we can recommend a great book to read.

13. If your school does not employ a teacher librarian, who is doing this for your child?