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A school library is a library that serves the students, faculty, staff and parents of a public or private school. A library is a collection of information sources resources and services and the structure in which it is housed it is organized for use and maintained by a public body an institution The term public school has two distinct (and virtually opposite meanings depending on the location of usage in the United States, Australia and For the film of this title see Private School (film. Private schools, or Independent schools are Schools not administered A school (from Greek σχολεῖον - scholeion) is an Institution designed to allow and encourage Students (or "pupils" These libraries are sometimes referred to as library media centers.

School libraries are similar to public libraries in that they contain books, films, recorded sound, periodicals, and other media. A public library (also called circulating library) is a Library which is accessible by the Public and is generally funded from public sources (such A Book is a set or collection of written printed illustrated or blank sheets made of Paper, Parchment, or other material usually fastened together Magazines, periodicals or serials are Publications generally published on a regular schedule containing a variety of articles, generally These items are not only for the enjoyment and entertainment of the patrons, but to enhance and expand the school's curriculum. In formal education a curriculum (plural curricula) is the set of courses and their content offered at a School or University. In addition, in school libraries, students receive explicit instruction on library and research skills.

School libraries, or media centers, are usually staffed by librarians, teacher-librarians or "media specialists" who often hold a Master of Library and Information Studies degree. A librarian is an information Professional trained in Library and information science, which is the organization and management of information services or materials A teacher-librarian, or library media specialist, is a certified Teacher who also has training in librarianship. The Master of Library and Information Science ( MLIS) is the Masters degree that is required for most professional Librarian positions In addition, public school librarians are also required to have state certification. They may be assigned to work in an elementary, middle, or high school, and must have comprehensive knowledge of learners, literacy and research for K-12. Most school librarians are also required to have a teaching credential in at least one subject area. A United States teaching credential is a basic multiple or single subject Credential obtained upon completion of a bachelor's degree and prescribed professional education requirements

The librarian is in charge of the school library. School librarians collaborate with classroom teachers to assist students with research and advance the students' information literacy and technology skills. Several conceptions and definitions of information literacy have become prevalent They also perform duties similar to other librarians such as purchasing library materials and maintaining the library collection. A librarian is an information Professional trained in Library and information science, which is the organization and management of information services or materials They handle the circulating and cataloging of materials, facilitate interlibrary loans, etc. Interlibrary loan (abbreviated ILL, and sometimes called interloan, document delivery, or document supply etc School librarians often handle challenges to books (see List of most commonly challenged books in the U.S.). This list of most commonly challenged books in the United States does not list every book that has been challenged since 1900 only the most commonly challenged books Librarians are often responsible for audio-visual equipment and are sometimes in charge of school computers and computer networks. A computer is a Machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions. A computer network is a group of interconnected Computers. Networks may be classified according to a wide variety of characteristics

Teacher-librarians read to children, assist them in selecting books, develop information literacy, and assist with schoolwork. Some school librarians see classes on a "flexible schedule". A flexible schedule means that rather than having students come to the library for instruction at a fixed time every week, the classroom teacher schedules library time when library skills or materials are needed as part of the classroom learning experience. Teacher-librarians assist students with research, collaborating with teachers to create independent learners. Research is defined as Human activity based on Intellectual application in the investigation of Matter.

Teacher-librarians are integral partners for student achievement, particularly in the areas of literacy, research and technology. Teacher-librarians are at the forefront of work combatting plagiarism, promoting cyber-safety, integrating computer tools into instruction, creating multimedia and multi-modal projects and assessments, teaching effective and efficient searching techniques, and, of course, matching the right book with the right student at the right time. Plagiarism is the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work

The school library also serves as a place for students to do independent work, use computers, equipment and research materials, to host special events such as author visits and book clubs, and for tutoring and standardized testing in addition to classroom visits with collaborating teachers.

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The School Library Association ( SLA) is an independent organization in the United Kingdom which promotes libraries and Literacy in schools

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