SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES

The Goal of the library media program is designed to assist  students to become active and creative consumers of information for their academic years and beyond.

 

Each school will have an organized and managed collection of materials and equipment including current and emerging technologies.

Each school library media program will provide access to information resources within and beyond the school.

The school library media professional will participate in the development and implementation of all educational programs and instruct the students, in information literacy skills including library research and study skills which have been integrated into other areas of the curriculum.

Support classroom instruction through follow up activities and selection of materials to meet the core knowledge and high school core learning goals.  In addition to coordination the acquisition and circulation of all information including printed materials, hardware and software, production equipment and adaptive resources for students and others with special needs.

Create and maintain an atmosphere that encourages information literacy, independent personal growth and lifelong learning.

Each school will provide a designated area for library media services that promote and support student learning, which includes areas for the following activities: study/research, reading, instruction, production/group projects and administration.

The library media staff participates in ongoing professional development through inservice programs and/or college level courses.