Position StatementsAppropriate School Library Staffing The Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) supports the position outlined in COMAR 13A.05.04.01 in which every learner in every school, including public, independent, and charter schools, in Maryland should have a full time certified school librarian at the helm of an effective school library program throughout the entire school day.1 School Librarian certification ensures that school libraries offer integrated, standards-based2 instruction3 emphasizing information literacy skills and a centralized collection of resources and technologies available to every student, teacher, and administrator.4,5 American Association of School Librarians Position StatementsDefinition of an Effective School Library Instructional Role of the School Librarian Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records (ALA) Preparation of School Librarians School Librarian's Role in Reading Strategic Leadership Role of School Librarians
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