Together we can

Developments in technology, standards implementation, and legislative demands open avenues for school librarians to transition to leadership roles focused on learning (Todd and Kuhlthau 2005). More than ever, the concept of leadership for learning resonates with school librarians. Library media specialists are in the right place at the right time to play a significant role in the transformation of teaching that must occur in K-12 education (Zmuda and Harada 2008, 18). The school librarian has an understanding of the curriculum and has access to ongoing professional development to learn new skills and concepts. In the age of accountability in education, professionals within the school community must strive to assess their own impact and share their individual professional work for the academic success and development of students. To this end, school librarians are well positioned to enhance and support the academic success of students by moving beyond the library and toward teaching the teachers.