The Cost of Being a Librarian

Mrs. Barefoot, our school librarian, is responsible for all of the bookkeeping at Ariton School. Every year, five to ten books are damaged and are not payed for. Around another five to ten per year are lost or damaged, but are payed for. “I am thankful that students know how to appreciate and take care of the books,” stated Mrs. Barefoot. A lot of the students appreciate the books they check out and read. The books are great starters for young children. School librarians are professionals who hold teaching degrees, as well as librarian certification. School librarians may also be referred to as teacher-librarians or media specialists. Libraries support the curriculum, promote literacy development, and foster lifelong reading habits among children through the development of carefully selected print collected and the infusion of educational technology.