The Value of Library Ambassadors for our School Library
Thursday, 30th May 2024
At Harper Green School, we foster a strong reading culture and offer numerous engaging reading initiatives for our students to take part in, with our school library at its heart. It's essential to have a dedicated team of assistants to support the library and promote reading throughout the school, which is why we have recruited our incredible library ambassadors.
Our library ambassadors play an invaluable role at Harper Green School. They generate excitement around the school library and reading spaces and promote reading across all year groups. Being a library ambassador can also have further long-lasting positive effects for the individuals, including:
- Increased confidence and self-esteem
- Opportunities to assume responsibility
- Recognition for positive contributions
- The chance to assist fellow students
- A platform for student voice within the school
This role fosters a sense of pride, accomplishment, and ownership in the library. Those who serve as pupil librarians in primary school may also experience increased confidence when transitioning to secondary school and continuing their involvement in library spaces.
Mrs Fahlin, Harper Green School Librarian, added, "I was once asked if having student librarians in schools is worthwhile, and my answer is a resounding yes. Simply put, Harper Green School Library would not be the same without them. Thanks to our amazing team!"