The School Library Media Program provides instruction, resources, and services to assist the learning community in becoming effective users of ideas and information. This is accomplished by:
- Providing access and direct instruction in the use of information sources
- Providing instruction in information and technology literacy and its socially responsible use
- Providing exposure to a variety of literature and inspiring life-long readers
- Providing instruction through a student-centered program to support student achievement and college and career readiness
- Providing a program through leadership and collaboration that functions as the information and technology center of the school community
Program Goals & Objectives
- Support educational goals at all levels (local, state, and national)
- Focus on achievement of the school library media standards and curricula
- Promote lifelong reading, listening, and viewing habits
- Support reading instruction for academic and personal success
- Promote independent student learning and ethical use of print and electronic resources
- Promote professional development in instructional and informational technologies for all staff members
- Promote opportunities for collaborative planning with the school media specialist and other faculty members
- Provide for appropriate certified staff and work toward securing support staff
- Provide professional development for school library media staff
- Provide access to an organized, diverse collection in all formats that support the curricula
- Ensure a quality collection of instructional materials by using a selection policy and collection development plan
- Provide resource sharing to expand the availability of instructional materials
- Provide curriculum enrichment opportunities for all students and staff through utilizing computers and technology