As technology has grown in the Coppell ISD the role of the library and librarians has changed.
“Our libraries are very busy places,” said Debra Marshall, Wilson Elementary School and head librarian for the district. “The roles of librarians have changed dramatically over the last 20 years.”
She said that the librarian is no longer a clerical keeper of the books, but a curriculum specialist co-teacher and collaborator.
“We are now a digital library serving the student of today,” Marshall said. “The job I do today is different from the job I did years ago.”
According to a report made Marshall to the CISD Board of Trustees the job of the librarian is now as an information coach, learning consultant and reading guru.
“As an information coach, we teach students and faculty how to use the Internet, databases and online information tools,” Marshall said. “And as a learning consultant, we work with the teachers to plan higher level learning and real world experiences.”
Source: Coppell Gazette Star
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