His reading is guided by the librarian to the kinds of books he likes and wants to read and to the best quality materials for his age. The librarian also teaches him how to find information on the computer. He uses the computer to use CD-ROM encyclopedias and to search the Internet. Some schools are trying to operate their libraries with clerical assistants. Real librarians know how to order good quality materials and how to identify and carefully select materials from the World Wide Web.
Real librarians know how to help teachers select and use good quality materials.
Real librarians are prepared to manage the resources taxpayers have provided. I encourage you to follow and support the legislation that will be introduced in this session to restore the requirement for schools to have qualified professional librarians. We need to protect this essential position in our children's schools.