Leaflet produced by CILIP in the UK that briefly/clearly states waht a School Library and School Librarian should ideally provide and why it is important. Aimed at parents, board members and librarians.
Lesson plans for all Grade levels on digital citizenship. Covers internet safety, privacy/security, digital footprints/reputation, self-image, info literacy, cyberbullying, copyright, etc.
Sally Pewhairangi's presentation to the 2013 North Island Children's and Teens' Librarians' Conference in Rotorua. Looks at the challenges to traditional forms of professional development for library staff and explores new ways of undertaking PD, including the use of Twitter. Includes a list of 10 recommended people to follow on Twitter with a relevance to YA and Children's librarians.
Extra resources for a large range of texts at all levels of schooling. Includes setting, historical context, author biographies, video and photos, maps, glossary,etc
Study in US has foudn that low income students reading levels decline at a greater rate because they don't have access to books, especially over summer holiday. Librarians need to get books into kids hands, not worry about books not being returned.