Mission Statement

Our Library Strives to be a Multi-Purpose Resource Center for 

Students, teachers, and Staff

a Place Where:

• The academic development of our students is promoted by making the library a complementary laboratory of the classroom;

• The well-rounded development of our students is pursued by encouraging exploration of the unknown and the love of inquiry;

• Difference is appreciated and welcome;

• The universal human characteristics that unite us all are considered as important as the individual characteristics that make us unique. 

In order to implement the library's mission statement, our library suggests enriching our students’ library experience by:

• Using modern constructivist techniques that acknowledge and build on what students have already experienced, as well as acknowledging different learning styles and needs;

• Presenting to our students, learning materials that are effective in engaging them in age-appropriate conversations about the world in which they live. As examples, there are animated visual materials about Noble prize winners, stories of traveling libraries in parts of the world where children would not otherwise have access to books, and biographies about people who have succeeded despite great challenges;

• Designing activities that present guest speakers, visual and reading materials that highlight the contributions of all cultures, such that students understand that culture refers to the human practices, beliefs and concerns of all people and parts of the world;

• Promoting a safe space and enjoyable ambiance by respecting all identities, interests, and experiences; 

• Promoting library collaborations, with area museums and organizations that are mutually beneficial and complement the educational and socialization efforts of our school;

• Encouraging staff to offer ongoing input and suggestions that they feel will enhance their efforts and improve the classroom-library partnership.

Professional Statement