This document discusses the importance of school libraries and provides guidance for planning an effective school library. It notes that the goals of a school library are to promote literacy, independent learning, and information literacy skills. Good school leaders support the library by ensuring cooperation between teachers and librarians and providing adequate funding. Successful school libraries have a variety of books, activities, and technology resources and are centrally located spaces that promote reading. The document recommends budgets and details for establishing a properly stocked and maintained school library.

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8. Planning a school library?

15. School libraries are centers for discovery, inquiry, thinking and creativity