• Libraries of the 21st century are centers and hubs for inquiry, information literacy, reading for both learning and personal enjoyment. The library is a place that offers accessible resources both in print and digitally. 

    It is my job as librarian to help guide students in their journey of information literacy. This means that students will learn how to "efficiently locate, accurately evaluate, ethically use and clearly communicate information" in different forms. (Texas School Library Standards, 2017)   

    It is my job as a librarian to ensure that the Bethany library is a safe, respectful and nurturing environment. 

    It is my job as a librarian to collaborate, co-plan and co-teach with fellow teachers with the understanding that collaborative design has the desired effect of increasing student achievement and "positively influenc[ing] student learning" (Montiel-Overall, 2005)

    My purpose as a librarian is to instill a love of discovery, wonder and joy in students and I am happy and proud to be at Bethany Elementary.  

    Vanessa Chavez, Image

    Collaboration has the potential for creating a renewal in education by combining the strengths of
    two or more individuals in productive relationships that can positively influence student learning. 

     

    Sources

    Texas School Library Standards. (2017). School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas. Texas State Library and Archives Commission. https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ldn/schoollibrarystandards

    Montiel-Overall, P. (2005). Toward a Theory of Collaboration for Teachers and Librarians. School Library Media Research. 

     

      
Venessa Chavez
Library
 

  •