The SMS library's mission is to develop information-literate and media-literate students, to inspire lifelong learning, and to help teachers teach.

The following are the library's primary objectives:

• Provide instruction in information literacy

• Provide intellectual and physical access to informational materials in a variety of formats and media

• Stimulate interest in reading and in finding and using information and ideas

• Work with teachers to develop education strategies and introduce media tools to meet the information needs of students

• Support the school's curriculum and reading initiatives