Library Goals

School Library Goals

1. To have knowledge of the curriculum taught at each grade level so relevant resources can be selected.

2. To provide an effective teaching and learning center that is an extension of the classroom for teachers and students.

3. To keep routines of circulation at a minimum so all use of resources is facilitated.

4. To encourage teachers to discuss curriculum objectives and suggest resource needs to implement the curriculum.

5. To inform teachers and students of new materials as received.

6. To cooperatively plan with teachers for the integration of information skills into each area of the curriculum.

7. To encourage a love of reading, the appreciation of literature, and the continuing use of libraries for pleasure reading and lifelong learning.

8. To assume responsibility for orientation of all students to the policies and procedures of the media center.

9. To maintain adequate policies and procedures to assure both intellectual access to current information and ideas in all formats, including emerging information and instructional technologies.

10. To provide or assist in the preparation and presentation of learning experiences which enable students to acquire informational skills necessary to be lifelong learners.