At the core of working with our communities, I think we must must keep in mind, that sometimes we must initiate the conversations. As a school librarian, it means that you not only need to assess the needs of the students you serve, but also the teachers. School librarians need to seek opportunities for collaboration and participatory partnerships with the teachers in their school in order to create programs and provide services that we have the greatest impact on their students. Whether helping to embed technology into the curriculum, collaborating on a means of integrating literature into the content areas, or facilitating new knowledge being created by students, school librarians need to keep an open channel of communication going with the varied members of the community you serve. If a particular teacher seems reluctant to work with you, find out why. In all likelihood there is a barrier (i.e.,technology intimidation) that can be broached and mediated.
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