School Library Services & Consulting

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A growing body of research shows that strong school library programs are closely correlated with higher student achievement across all demographics. The ICfL is committed to supporting school library staff as they develop and sustain these impactful programs.

School librarians are among the few adults who engage with every student throughout their years in the building. With this unique vantage point, School Librarians play a central role in shaping a library program and curriculum that meets the needs of their students and teachers—supporting learning and exploration in reading, research, technology, information and media literacy, personal interests, and more.

What We Do

At the ICfL, we support school libraries by providing professional development and grant programs for library programs and librarians, offering virtual and in-person opportunities for librarians to connect with colleagues across our state, introducing new technologies and tools for librarians, teachers, and students, and providing resources and consulting services to school librarians, teachers, and administrators.