The GDOE School Library Program will support student achievement, enhance learning resources and technology by having the following 4 components in the School Library Program Three Year Plan.

• Curriculum

The curriculum promotes lifelong 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 access to learning resources and activities beyond the school walls, the school librarian will collaborate with administrators, teachers, support staff, and parents.

• Collection

The collection is one of the major strengths of the library. It must contain rich and abundant materials from print and non-print formats and equipment to meet the needs of the school community in support of literacy, research, teaching, and learning. It should also reflect the diversity and intellectual freedom principles.

• Technology

Technology in the school library transforms the teaching and learning experiences for school stakeholders. It allows the stakeholders to readily access, interact, analyze, synthesize, and present information for academic and personal achievement. The effective use of the integrated library system allows the school librarian to be accountable for the collection by generating reports and assessing the current and future needs of the library.

• Library Structure

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