The issues facing 21st century school libraries
An interview with Carl Harvey, AASL President
by C. M. Rubin - Nov 3, 2011
Readability version: http://www.readability.com/articles/7qi8nlc6
"Libraries are not a quiet place anymore. There are lots of activities and classes going on, including instruction, checking out materials, bringing in special speakers, bringing in the community, letting the kids perform, and setting up a café or a special place like that. Libraries are always looking at services they can provide to their patrons. I think the other thing that is the big draw is that when you come to that library you also have that librarian. You have someone you can quickly go to for help in terms of facilitating your project. If a kid is off somewhere by himself, he may not have that support or service..."
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