Marketing,+Image,+and+Public+Rleations

The media specialist works closely with the media committee to plan year-long programs that will promote the media center. Student and parent involvement is highly recommended as it builds a strong rapport with the school.

**Programs within the School**

I. Tips on how to promote the media center

 Resources for School Librarians  []

American Library Association  []

**Linkage with Parents and Community**

I. Promotion and advocacy that extends school grounds

 Resources for School Librarians  []

 School Library Journal  []

Additional websites to help with advocacy of the school library program, including the school media specialist position 
 * 1) [|AASL Advocacy Toolkit]
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Learning Point Associates]: Research in education
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Library Research Services] (LRS): Research and statistics about libraries
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Statistical studies of schools and other libraries] by Resources for School Librarians