How does the library media center promote literacy across the curriculum?
A primary role of the library media program is to promote literacy across the curriculum by providing access to materials, facilities, and services. In addition to materials directly related to particular standards, the library media center must also provide resources to encourage reading, information inquiry, and lifelong learners. Materials such as graphic novels, audio books, and magazine are commonly used to promote leisure reading. Soft chairs, stuff animals, bright posters, and carpet are used to make the library appealing and comfortable. Book clubs, project websites, and activities such as media fair promote learning beyond the school day. Read Braxton, Barbara (Feb 2008). The Teacher-Librarian as Literacy Leader (Access requires login). Teacher Librarian; 35(3), 22-26. Retrieved from Education Full Text database. It is not the role of the teacher-librarian to be the children’s primary reading instructor, but there is much that the teacher-librarian can do to support children’s
