Abstract:

The Common Core Standards are clear, consistent standards for k-12 grades in America that seek to provide an understanding of the skills and knowledge students need to learn to be career- and college-ready as well as the content educators need to teach to ensure that readiness. Although Common Core has been adopted by numerous states since 2010, a considerable amount of confusion remains as to the most effective way to support students, teachers and parents in meeting Common Core Standards. While school librarians play an significant role in supporting teachers and children to achieve instructional goals, there is a strategy that can be advantageous. School librarians and public librarians can both benefit immensely by partnering together to support their stakeholders with Common Core. For decades, school librarians and public librarians have worked independently; however, they hold one essential common objective: to serve their patrons. This paper explores how school librarians and public librarians can collaborate to serve their users in meeting Common Core instructional needs.

Keywords:

School librarians, public librarians, Common Core.