school library program goals and objectives
The GDOE School Library Program will support student achievement, enhance learning resources and technology by having the following four components in the School Library Program Three-Year Plan.
- Curriculum
- The curriculum promotes life-long learning through information literacy instruction, fosters the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and provides experiences that expand and reinforce classroom instruction. In order to foster connections with the larger community to provide students with the access to learning resources and activities beyond the school walls, the school librarian will collaborate with administrators, teachers, support staff, and parents.
- Collection
- The collection is one of the major strengths of the library. It must contain rich and abundant materials from print and non-print formats and equipment to meet the needs of the school community in support of literacy, research, teaching and learning. It should also reflect diversity and intellectual freedom principles.
- Technology
- Technology in the school library transforms the teaching and learning experiences for school stakeholders. It allows the stakeholders to readily access, interact, analyze synthesize, and present information for academic and personal achievement. The effective use of the integrated library system allows the school librarian to be accountable for the collection by generating reports and assessing current and future needs of the library.
- Library Structure
- The library should be welcoming, supportive, and a learner-centered environment. This will be accomplished by having a library structure that accommodates the needs of the school community.