MISSION

         The Senior High School Library, as a service unit of the school, is an integral part of the institutional and research program of Divine Word College of Legazpi. 

         As such, it is committed to provide not only the resources to support the curriculum, but also educational, informational, and recreational materials that will contribute to the total development of the Senior High School students.

VISION

         In support of the school’s mission, the SHS Library will provide access to organized & updated information resources & innovative services to meet the academic, cultural and research endeavors of the school and ensure that students & staff are effective users of information. The Library will establish a welcoming atmosphere to support students and staff in their quest for knowledge and good books and other resources.

GOALS/OBJECTIVES

General

a. To develop, organize and maintain a collection of books, government documents, maps, pamphlets, pictures, photographs, newspapers clippings, computer files, machine readable databases, CDs/DVDs, audiotapes, and other materials needed to meet the information, research, instructional and related needs of the students, faculty and administrative staff.

b. To support the research and instruction programs/strands by the preparation and dissemination of bibliographic and reference guides and appropriate information services.

c. To provide instruction in the library and information literacy skills aimed at facilitating research and developing an individual’s ability to select, evaluate and use information resources. 

d. To publicize and promote awareness and use of the library’s resources and services to students, faculty and administrative staff through public relations programs and staff participation to campus activities.

 e. To stimulate and encourage students to develop lifelong habits of good learning, reading, study and research.

f. To facilitate public access to library collection and services and improve the efficiency of library operations through the appropriate application of automated systems for information retrieval, management and support services.

g. To provide a pleasant, safe, accessible and well maintained building and facilities which enhance the use of the library’s resources.

Specific

To achieve these objectives, the library must constantly strive for:

a. Effective administration and competent staff;

b. Adequate financial support;

c. Adequate staffing;

d. Efficient organization of library materials;

e. Efficient services to customers;

f. Clean, safe and adequate facilities;

g. Continuing staff development and training.