[Dcmosls] School Librarian Information

[Charles O'Bryan]

To all,

The following information was just sent to your district superintendent and principals.  You may want to take a look at all and familiarize yourself with the information--all supportive of your positions, in case they want to speak with you.  Feel free to refer them back to me as necessary.

Good morning,

As you proceed through the arduous process associated with formulating budgets and making staffing decisions please consider the following information.

Forbes Magazine—Students Need Librarians, Not Just Google
http://www.forbes.com/2010/03/22/moran-librarian-skills-intelligent-investing-google.html

Scholastic School Libraries Work!—Resource-rich school libraries and credentialed school librarians play key roles in promoting both information literacy and reading for information and inspiration.
http://www2.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/pdf/s/slw3_2008.pdf

Personal Librarian Program—Yale University
http://www.library.yale.edu/pl/

Please feel free to contact me to arrange a meeting or to obtain more information as necessary.

Thank you,

Chuck



Charles O'Bryan
School Library System, Coordinator
DCMO BOCES
6678 County Road 32
Norwich, NY  13815

Tel: 607.335.1371
Fax: 607.336.6518

“When I read about the way in which library funds are being cut and cut, I can only think that American society has found one more way to destroy itself.”
--Isaac Asimov