Without question, some of the most important members of the school community are the school librarians.
Also known as library media specialists, school librarians play a unique role in our schools. Often asked to take on a wide range of duties, these passionate and savvy educators deserve more than only a week of praise.
And in case you need a reminder of all that school librarians do for our students and our schools, we’ve put together a list–but it’s only a start.
10 reasons school librarians are super valuable
1. School librarians know tech.
In many schools, the library media specialist is the go-to expert on all things tech. Don’t know how to use that new projector? Looking for a great app for annotating texts? Can’t figure out your new phone? Ask the librarian!
Latest posts by eSchool Media Contributors (see all)
- We need a continuous K–12 literacy system - October 7, 2026
- “My boss probably used AI”: What school leaders need to know about AI, authenticity, and trust - October 6, 2026
- Learner agency comes first in AI-driven digital literacy - October 5, 2026