Priority Standards - School Library Program Goals

School Library Program Goals

A.  Curriculum

The curriculum promotes life-long learning through information literacy instruction, fosters the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and provides experiences that expand and reinforce classroom instruction.  In order to foster connections with the larger learning community to provide students with the access to learning resources and activities beyond the school walls, the school librarian will collaborate with administrators, teachers, support staff, and parents.

B.  Collection

The collection must contain rich and abundant materials from print and non-print formats and equipment to meet the teaching and learning of the school community.  It should also reflect diversity and intellectual freedom principles.

C.  Technology

The integration of technology enhances the teaching and learning experiences of the school community.  The use of the integrated library system allows the school librarian to be accountable for the collection by generating reports and assessing current and future needs of the library.

D.  Library Structure

The library should be welcoming, supportive, and a learner-centered environment.  This will be accomplished by having a library structure (floor plan) that accommodates the needs of the school community.