I. Developing Visions for Learning

The mission of the school library program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information; students are empowered to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.

II. Teaching for Learning

Collaboration - The school library program promotes collaboration among members of the learning community, and encourages learners to be independent lifelong users and producers of ideas and information.

Reading - The school library program promotes reading as a foundational skill for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment.

Multiple Literacies - The school library program provides instruction that addresses multiple literacies, including information literacy, media literacy, visual literacy, and technology literacy.

Inquiry - The school library program models an inquiry-based approach to learning and the information-search process.

Assessment for Learning - To ensure the program is meeting its goals, the school library program is guided by regular assessment of student learning.

(AASL -American Assoc. of School Libraries - ALA American Library Assoc.)