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The article offers the author's insights concerning the significant role of reading in education. Topics discussed include the influence of technology development in th students' interest in reading, the function of the Library Information and Technology (LIT) in determining the elements of reading advocacy, and the essential role of teacher-librarian in developing the reading skills of the students.

The article presents the author's view on accepting the vacant position as the president of the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA). He focuses on the responsibilities of teacher-librarians which include connecting children and teacher with books, navigating and organizing complex information landscape, and giving complete format independent and cost neutral. He also explores the 2009 Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2261 and its prototypical school funding model.

The article focuses on the notion of the people on the role of a teacher-librarian in relation to information technology. It discusses the five principles of librarianship by Shiyali Ramainrita Ranganathan, the Indian mathematician and considered as the father of library science. It notes that the five laws are important for any school librarian who might be seeking to change the people's perception of a librarian's role.

The article focuses on the school library information and technology (LIT) 2011 conference program of the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA). It discusses the efforts of WLMA to promote LIT through the engagement of the entire educational community, building leadership skills, and fostering relationships with other organizations. It highlights topics for LIT 2011 including quality and equitable school library programs, WLMA professional development, and the webinar series of LIT.