"These benefits are primarily set in motion by the school librarian. Over time, there have been efforts to move away from thinking about the school librarian’s role as simply a “keeper of books” and view them as more of a “chief information officer,” to fully capture their responsibilities in a school ecosystem. While books certainly play a role in a school library, school librarians ignite the sparks of interest in reading within their students by making students feel included through their library collections, helping increase reading stamina, and encouraging students to explore new genres. This is especially important because reading for pleasure has been shown to contribute to improved literacy outcomes."
Source: Investing in School Libraries and Librarians To Improve Literacy Outcomes, The Center for American Progress
