1. Warm-Up What contribution does your school library media program make to student achievement? http://english.arizona.edu/index_site.php?id=82

2. Making the Most of the NJ Study New Jersey Association of School Librarians Conference November 30, 2012 Long Branch, NJ

3. Presenters Mary Moyer, School Library Media Specialist Delsea Regional HS NJASL Legislative Chair GCEA Congressional Contacts Chair Past President, NJASL Peg Lawlor, NJASL Government Relations Consultant

4. NJ Study of School Libraries -Purpose: Answer questions What does a good school library look like? What is role of SL in educating students? - Phase 1 Comprehensive picture of state of school libraries in NJ -Phase 2 Common factors of impact of library programs on student learning

5. Findings from Study School library media specialists…. Empower learners and learning. http://www.southerncompany.com/ learningpower/

6. Findings from Study School library media specialists…. Help students master information literacy competencies.

7. Findings from Study School library media specialists…. Foster reading for learning. http://hmjds.com/in-the-classroom/october-2012-15 /

8. Findings from Study School library media specialists…. Set stage for student-initiated inquiry. http://csr.cisco.com/casestudy/21st-century-schools-initiative

9. Findings from Study School library media specialists…. Collaborate with teachers to prepare students to be productive citizens in digital, knowledge-based global world. http://doug-johnson.squarespace.com/storage/wordlenewteacher.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1217260538523

10. Advocacy Tips Over-reliance on National Studies, Statistics http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/

11. Build Relationships Personalize your message Why are you committed to the goal? Connect your goal to what matters to students. Tell decision makers why they should care and support the school library program. http://smallbiztrends.com/2011/01/better-business-goals-2011.html

12. Advocate for library users Advocate for students. Use examples of student learning and achievement. Tell stories. Highlight activities that focus on student engagement. http://www.mohigh.com/library-advocacy.html

13. Make your own case You are the best person to tell your story. No one else has same commitment or passion. http://ynpnnyc.org/2012/04/26/stand-up-for-yourself-and-your-sector-an-introduction-to-nonprofit-advocacy/

14. Advocacy is ongoing According to Tim Staal, “Advocacy is a process and a journey.” What have you done to advocate for your library today? http://www.worksmartmompreneurs.com/blog/personal-growth/success-a-journey-a-destination-or-an-attitude/

15. Activity – How do they advocate… http://smallbites.andybellatti.com/qa-roundup-6/question-mark-2/

16. Sharing of stories and strategies http://civicedproject.wordpress.com/2012/04/25/citizenship-in-a-global-age/ Enter answers at WallWisher – http://wallwisher.com/wall/NJASLCONF-Advocacy

17. Resources Johnson, Doug. Library Media Connection March/April 2012. p. 98. Dr. Ross J Todd, Dr. Carol A Gordon, Dr. Ya-Ling Lu. The New Jersey Study of School Libraries: One Common Goal – Student Learning 2011 Phase 2 Report. http://cissl.rutgers.edu/http://cissl.rutgers.edu/ http://www.njasl.info/cissl-study/ http://njasl.memberlodge.org/AdvocacyResources http://njasladvocacy.pbworks.com/ Tweet – share your tweets regarding this event at #NJASL2012conf