Jarrell ISD Libraries are vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative learning environments where every learner has equitable access to the resources, technology, and opportunities needed to explore, create, connect, and grow. Through innovation, discovery, and meaningful partnerships, we empower our school communities to become curious, informed, and lifelong learners. 

The mission of Jarrell ISD Libraries is to cultivate a culture of literacy, inquiry, and lifelong learning. As integral members of instructional teams, our librarians collaborate with teachers to enrich curriculum and instruction, inspire curiosity, and foster critical thinking. Through engaging instruction and access to a diverse, professionally developed collection of print and digital resources, we empower learners to explore their interests, locate and evaluate information, and become ethical, informed digital citizens. Through meaningful partnerships with our schools and community, we prepare every learner to navigate an ever-changing world with confidence, creativity, and discernment.

Jarrell ISD librarians support the development of knowledgeable, independent, and critical thinkers who are prepared to succeed in an ever-changing world. Librarians promote a welcoming environment that encourages literacy, creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

• Cultivate a love of reading, learning, and inquiry.

• Preserve and protect intellectual freedom.

• Maintain welcoming library spaces and quality collections that support a wide range of interests, perspectives, and learning needs.

• Provide access to library collections, technology, and digital resources.

• Foster creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.

• Equip students with the knowledge and skills to become responsible and ethical digital citizens in both content creation and use.

• Serve as instructional leaders on campus and contribute to the advancement of library services at the district, state, and national levels.

• Create meaningful, personalized learning opportunities and provide resources that support the needs of students and staff.

• Information Literacy - School library programs offer information literacy instruction that enables students to efficiently locate, accurately evaluate, ethically use, and clearly communicate information in various formats. 

• Inquiry - School library programs provide access to information for inquiry learning, which includes the pursuit, creation, and sharing of knowledge, as well as support for both student and professional learning. 

• Reading - School library programs promote reading as an essential skill for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment which are essential skills for college, career, and community. 

• Digital Learning - Effective school libraries are a vital hub with equitable access to emerging technologies which provide curated and open access to a variety of print and digital resources. They support best instructional practices and curriculum standards through the integration of resources while assessing the impact on student learning. 

• Safe and Nurturing Environment - School libraries are essential, safe, and flexible environments and are inviting centers for teaching and learning. 

• Leadership - School library program activities show evidence of best pracƟ ces when modeled by a full-time, certified school librarian in every school supported by trained paraprofessionals. 

Jarrell ISD Library Materials Acquisition Consideration Notice & Request 

A Makerspace is a space and time for students to create, tinker, build, and solve problems through collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Learners are encouraged to think, be persistent, and make real-world connections via the projects and activities that take place in a makerspace.

In Jarrell ISD library makerspaces, you will see students interacting with others, taking on simple challenges, and using technology to solve problems through iteration and experimentation. The goal is to provide opportunities to think creatively and access to materials that allow for richer student experiences.

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