I believe in the value of information. First, let me thank him for once again raising these important questions. It's healthy for any profession to respond to questions about its purpose and value.
School librarians have no identity crisis.
School librarians don't choose between the two important functions of service and instruction but integrate both. As such, they work hard to improve their ability to deliver each one, through pre-service and continuing professional development, by taking advantage of the new technologies and expanding the reach of library programs in schools through collaboration with technology specialists, classroom teachers, and administrators. Dr. Swigger states that a profession's legitimacy rests on three elements. Meanwhile, the importance of library and information work in schools as well as the unique role of the school librarian are being acknowledged by the school and the broader community at large. I believe in the value of information for decision-making, learning, and helping people to achieve their aspirations.