Research has shown that having a classroom library increases literacy development in students, but how? This sparked my interest in researching how having a library in the classroom helps in literacy development. In particular, I examined the types of texts that should be present in a classroom library, the importance of classroom libraries and how classroom libraries should be organised. In my research, I found strategies used by teachers regarding the use and organization of classroom libraries and the ways in which the classroom library promotes reading. I collected data from my placement school through artifacts and by conducting an interview to aid my research and gain deeper insight into how the classroom library was used in practice. With everyone The range of books in a classroom library should be broad to suit the interests and needs of each individual. Seely Flint (2014) points out that there should be a core collection of books that remains the same year-round for students to become familiar with a rotating collection that is changed on a weekly basis, reflecting students' interests. While Fountas and Pinnell (2006) point out that there should be selections of books available for students to read at grade level, above or below grade level and it is essential to include enough books that students can easily read independently. I have found that contact time and organization should teach students "how to think about books", organizing by theme, author or series will help with this type of thinking as students look for their books and put them back in the correct places (Fountas & Pinnell 2001). It has been found that having an organized classroom library not only improves students' reading ability but also encourages them to pick up a book and read. Related to the importance of classroom libraries, I have found that having a classroom library as a literacy resource encourages students to read independently and exposes students to different types of books and genres. Classroom libraries serve as a “gathering point” for students to express their lives as readers, and we recognize how important it is for students to read, collaborate in reading with others, and have the opportunity to read a variety of texts independently (Reutzel and Fawson 2002). I have found that the classroom library is the best way to do this and the best way to make sure books are easily accessible and visible to students. Through things like contact time with books, getting familiar with books, and more, I've discovered many ways the classroom library helps with literacy development