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School Libraries & You

Parents & Community

bullet point The School Library Media Center: What Parents Should Know
Savvy parents and educators know that the school library media center is key to teaching students not just to read but to practice the skills they need to seek, evaluate and use information throughout their lives. In fact, research shows those students from schools with professionally staffed, fully equipped libraries score higher on achievement tests.

bullet point Information Literacy: Unlocking Your Child's Door to the World
AASL Past-President M. Ellen Jay writes to parents and other caregivers about the importance of information literacy.

bullet point To Filter or Not: The Pros and Cons of Using Parental Control Software
Learn about filtering/parental control software.

bullet point FamiliesConnect Internet Toolbox:

bullet point Library Promotional Events
Nationally recognized library promotional events sponsoredJewel Tool by ALA and its units, as well as other organizations.

  


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