​What exactly does a teacher-librarian do anyway?
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If you look into the job description, you might discover that it's not your grandmother's library anymore! Our job is much more complex in today's world of multiple literacies. 
Teacher-librarians are media specialists with knowledge of the latest forms of technology and communication. We foster a love of literacy in all its forms. When we guide our students through inquiry and exploration, we teach them to look at the world with a thoughtful and critical lens.
As instructional partners, we curate resources for teachers, co-teach dynamic and engaging lessons, and compliment units being taught in the classroom with activities and exploration in the learning commons. We host lunch n' learns and pro-d seminars to teach new technology to our peers. We connect the school learning commons to the community-at-large.
While doing all of this, we run the day to day workings of a busy library, which can already feel like shovelling the sidewalk in a blizzard! While it's challenging, it's also extremely rewarding. Plus, you get to be around books all day!

Curious about the job? Read a sample job description from the American Association of School Libraries. ​