Iowa School Library Program Standards

• “Teacher librarians… maximize access to quality print and digital resources.”

• “School library policies ensure that learners and educators have access to the school library and to qualified professional library staff throughout the school day.”

• “The TL selects high-quality and high-interest literature in formats that reflect the diverse developmental, cultural, social, and linguistic needs of the range of learners.”

• “The library is perceived as central to the educational mission of the school… and provides 24-7 access to information resources and services.”

Iowa Teacher Librarian Endorsement Worksheet

• "Practitioners advocate for flexible and open access to library resources, both physical and virtual."