The school librarian plays an instrumental role in preparing students to be twenty-first century learners: problem solvers, critical thinkers, and effective users of information. Reference: Effecitve School Library Media Programs and their Impact on Student AchievementGeographic Region: United StatesSoutheastern RegionNorth CarolinaAge Group: 13-18 (high school)6-12 (elementary/middle school)Talking Point: High School (Teen) Talking Point #16High School (Teen) Talking Point #8Kindergarten-Middle School Talking Point #10Kindergarten-Middle School Talking Point #18Type of Library: School libraryElementary School libraryHigh School libraryMiddle School libraryCategory: Educational/Literacy Impact