Library media specialists play an essential role in the learning community by ensuring that students and staff are efficient and effective users of ideas and information.Reference: School libraries work!Geographic Region: United StatesAge Group: 13-18 (high school)6-12 (elementary/middle school)Talking Point: High School (Teen) Talking Point #16High School (Teen) Talking Point #9Kindergarten-Middle School Talking Point #11Kindergarten-Middle School Talking Point #18Type of Library: School libraryElementary School libraryHigh School libraryMiddle School libraryCategory: Educational/Literacy Impact