Libraries and Student Sucess by Alexandria Orlando

It is no secret that libraries have always been crucial to a student’s success, but just how important are they in today’s elementary schools, especially as they adopt the Common Core Standards? Although I myself finished school before the common core standards (and have little knowledge about common core as a whole) were adopted and put into practice, I do believe (especially after reading this article) that libraries are more important than ever in helping teachers, parents and students connect the common core practices to the real world that waits beyond the classroom. By making sure that your library (whether it is a public or school library) has the necessary materials, students are more likely to succeed and connect with the outside world. For example, in the article “Why Are Libraries Critical for Common Core Success?” author Kevin E. Baird gives numerous examples in the ways in which libraries can support these standards, almost all of them being fairly simply to set up and maintain. My favorite and the most interesting being creating a writing center for kids to help them obtain support for writing, speaking, media skills or even web programming. And while the set up would be different in a school and public library, I believe that either way it is extremely important to have these services. The way of public education is changing and no matter what stance we take personally, it is important for us as professionals to be supportive for the children and the ultimate goal of furthering their education.

Bonus Item: While trying to obtain the full text on another article, I came upon this manual from the ALA’s website titled “Implementing the Common Core State Standards.” If you would like to read it, I have provided the link; it is a very interesting read!

http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/externalrelations/CCSSLibrariansBrief_FINAL.pdf

Works Cited

Implementing the Common Core State Standards: The Role of the School Librarian. N.p.: n.p., n.d. 

             Web. 13 Apr. 2016.

 

Baird, Kevin E. "Why Are Libraries Critical For Common Core Success?." CSLA.

Journal 38.1 (2014): 7-9. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts.

Web 13 Apr. 2016.