{"id":4372,"date":"2020-11-17T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T12:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?p=4372"},"modified":"2020-11-16T18:49:00","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T23:49:00","slug":"strategies-for-boosting-reading-engagement-through-your-school-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/2020\/11\/strategies-for-boosting-reading-engagement-through-your-school-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategies for Boosting Reading Engagement Through Your School Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NIE Research in Practice Series: Building a Reading Culture through School Libraries\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vKKUQB91YII?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.literacyworldwide.org\/docs\/default-source\/where-we-stand\/providing-books-position-statement.pdf?sfvrsn=e44ea18e_6\">Providing reading materials<\/a> for classrooms and students is a mainstay for school libraries. There are many strategies available to school librarians to boost reading throughout their schools, which in turn increases circulation &#8211; always a good thing for the school library program. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ala.org\/tools\/research\/librariesmatter\/taxonomy\/term\/137.?page=23\">impact<\/a> of school libraries and school librarians on reading and literacy in schools is well documented and has been shown to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/nancyebailey.com\/2020\/03\/01\/theres-no-science-of-reading-without-school-libraries-and-librarians-a-predictor-of-student-success\/\">predictor of success<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2020-NOV-Boost-Rdg-Engmt-thru-Library-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2020-NOV-Boost-Rdg-Engmt-thru-Library-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2020-NOV-Boost-Rdg-Engmt-thru-Library-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2020-NOV-Boost-Rdg-Engmt-thru-Library.png 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ala.org\/aasl\/advocacy\/tools\/toolkits\/role-reading-scenarios\"> role<\/a> of school librarians in reading varies by school level. One role that permeates all levels is that of <a href=\"https:\/\/natlib.govt.nz\/schools\/reading-engagement\/libraries-supporting-readers\/librarians-role-in-creating-readers\">creating readers<\/a>. Not every student is automatically comfortable in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/article\/developing-love-reading-students\">role as a reader<\/a>. School libraries are an important place where many students first <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgequest.aasl.org\/stop-literacy-shaming-engaging-the-so-called-non-readers\/\">discover their love for reading<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What are some<a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/ten-ways-teacher-librarians-improve-literacy-in-schools-110026\"> strategies<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scisdata.com\/connections\/issue-99\/school-libraries-supporting-literacy\/\">promote<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/article\/schoolwide-strategies-promoting-love-reading\">love of reading <\/a>in your school? There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/build-reading-culture\/\">ways<\/a> to build a culture of reading using the school library. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slj.com\/?detailStory=26-forward-thinking-programs-for-back-to-school\">Reading programs<\/a> based in the school library are one way to promote reading throughout your school. In addition to reading programs, school libraries <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sldirectory.com\/libsf\/resf\/promote.html\">promote reading<\/a> through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ala.org\/advocacy\/frontline-advocacy-school-libraries-toolkit\">advocacy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/programminglibrarian.org\/articles\/calendar-events-celebrations\">special events<\/a>, and visual displays. Visual displays include inventive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/library1902\/library-display-ideas\/\">book displays<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schrockguide.net\/bulletin-boards.html\">bulletin boards<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lookingbackward.edublogs.org\/2019\/12\/04\/school-lib-website\/\">engaging websites<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/trappedlibrarian.org\/2020\/07\/5-reasons-why-you-should-plan-school-library-events\/\">Special events<\/a> can include celebrations, author visits (in-person or virtual), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slj.com\/?detailStory=contests-campaigns-incentives-ideas-engage-students-reading\">contests<\/a>, engaging with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.follettlearning.com\/books-materials\/learn\/library-books\/award-lists\">national\/ state book award<\/a> programs, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scisdata.com\/connections\/issue-108\/promoting-reading-for-pleasure-in-school-libraries\/\">more<\/a>. Reading promotion for <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgequest.aasl.org\/reading-promotion-middle-high-schools\/\">middle and high school libraries<\/a> will usually look a little different but can still be <a href=\"http:\/\/otooleschoollibraryportfolio.weebly.com\/22-reading-promotion.html\">highly engaging.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When students are in the library there are many strategies you can use to engage them in reading. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/article\/collaborating-your-school-librarian\">Collaborating with teachers<\/a> in your school is one way to not only bring students into the library, but also to promote use of the library to teachers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mchslibrary.org\/creating-booktalks.html\">Booktalk<\/a>s are a wonderful way to encourage students to read and share the books they love with others. If booktalks are not something that you are able to do, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/programminglibrarian.org\/blog\/5-alternatives-book-talks\">other ways <\/a>to achieve the same objective. <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/libraryprogramideas\/speed-dating-for-books\">Book speed dating and blind date with a book<\/a> are fun ways to engage students with books that they might not otherwise seek out. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1IhC2nW8sia8fp97jCSJzmrgiEnGq7MgxpFzIGlCbwWk\/edit\">Book trailers<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/teacher.scholastic.com\/activities\/swyar\/\">book reviews<\/a> are great ways for students to share books they love. Engage your students in online book communities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookopolis.com\/#\/\">Bookopolis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblionasium.com\/#tab\/content-fall-picks\">Biblionasium<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogobooks.com\/\">Dogobooks<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spaghettibookclub.org\/\">SpaghettiBookClub<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookclubforkids.org\/\">BookClubforKid<\/a>s, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/\">GoodReads<\/a> to track their reading, post book reviews, and get reading recommendations. Another great tool in a school librarian&#8217;s toolbox for boosting reading engagement in the school library is engaging with students from specific communities in school, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colorincolorado.org\/article\/literacy-strategies-librarians-diverse-communities\">diverse communities<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/04250494.2018.1558030\">struggling readers<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/article\/supporting-choice-reading-students-distance-learning\">distance learners<\/a>. During this time when many students are remote or taking part in distance learning for all or part of their time in school, strategies for supporting them are very important. Promoting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slj.com\/?detailStory=10-ways-to-promote-ebooks-and-audiobooks-to-k-12-students-coronavirus-covid-19-home-remote-virtual-schooling\">Ebooks and audiobooks<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.whooosreading.org\/15-reading-technology-resources-for-every-school-librarian\/\">use of technology,<\/a> and use of<a href=\"https:\/\/ideas.demco.com\/blog\/ways-school-librarians-can-serve-students-in-fall-2020\/\"> inventive<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ala.org\/aasl\/sites\/ala.org.aasl\/files\/content\/advocacy\/SchoolLibrarianRolePandemic_Resources_Chart_200713.pdf\">basic<\/a> strategies are all effective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reading engagement is at the heart of every school library. Choose those strategies that will work best for your school community! For more ideas, don&#8217;t forget to check out the TeachersFirst <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/search_action.cfm?grade_low=0&amp;grade_high=12&amp;searchtext=reading+strategies&amp;searchtype=all\">resources<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?s=reading+engagement+strategies\">blog posts<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Providing reading materials for classrooms and students is a mainstay for school libraries. There are many strategies available to school librarians to boost reading throughout their schools, which in turn increases circulation &#8211; always a good thing for the school library program. 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