About the Library

We believe that…

• Lifelong learning is the ultimate goal for students in our society, and the school library program is vital to creating independent, informed, responsible learners.
• All children have the right to equitable access to literature, information, and information technologies.
• The diverse needs and learning styles of students require differentiation in learning resources and instruction.
• The teacher librarian is an instructional leader in the school with expertise in resources, technology, and literature.
• The teacher librarian works in collaboration with teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents to provide learning experiences that promote student achievement.
• The library program promotes critical thinking, engagement with information in all its forms, and the responsible use of technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• The library program fosters and supports the development of literacy and reading for information and enjoyment.
• The library curriculum promotes inquiry learning through information literacy instruction that enhances and reinforces classroom content and instruction.
• The library program cultivates connections with the larger learning community by providing students access to learning resources and activities beyond classroom and school walls.
• A rich and abundant collection of resources, in many formats, is essential meet the teaching and learning needs of the school curriculum and to reflect diversity and principles of intellectual freedom.