SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES

The school library media program provides instruction, resources, and services to assist students and teachers in becoming critical thinkers in the pursuit and use of ideas and information. With well-prepared and highly qualified professional personnel supported by appropriate technical and clerical staff, a school library media program realizes the vision by providing the following:

	The instructional program is integrated with the curriculum and results in student achievement of learning outcomes in information literacy, independent learning, and socially responsible use of information and information technology.
	There is evidence of instructional partnerships in all curricular areas to facilitate learning and to develop instructional resources.
	The support of classroom reading instruction, for example The STARS program, Benchmarks and reading for personal and academic success.
	Support for students in developing an appreciation of literature and of reading to access information (e.g. media literacy)
	Support for students and staff in developing skills in understanding, using, and producing media in various formats. (e.g. technology academies, mass communication classes, technology inservice, and technology applications)
	Equitable and timely access to organized collections of resources and delivery of services.
	Diverse collections of information resources that support curricula and encourage students and staff to pursue personal interests.
	Current instructional and information technologies that enhance learning for students and teachers. (e.g. on-going training for teachers/students)
	Support for teachers in their effective use of various technologies in the classroom and the library media center.
	Partnerships with parents and community members to establish and foster a community of learners. (e.g. book fairs, family reading nights, RIF, etc.)
	Facilities that are conducive to learning.