Iowa School Library Program Standards

• “Teacher librarians are uniquely prepared and strategically positioned to… champion and support the reading life of students.”
• “The TL is a catalyst in igniting a passion for reading in every student and creating a culture of literacy in the school.”
• “The TL maximizes access to and promotes the use of high-quality and high-interest literature that reflects the diverse developmental, cultural, social, and linguistic needs of all learners.”
• “The TL models the enjoyment of reading and encourages learners to read widely and deeply in multiple formats.”

Iowa Teacher Librarian Endorsement Worksheet

• “Practitioners collaborate with other teachers to integrate developmentally appropriate literature in multiple formats to support literacy for youth.”
• “Practitioners demonstrate knowledge of resources and strategies to foster leisure reading and model personal enjoyment of reading.”