Vision for Exemplary CMSD Library/Media Programs
The library fosters a community of learning and literacy that leads to high academic achievement, independent reading and learning, and collaboration throughout the school.
Goals for Effective Library/Media Programs
Students are motivated and independent learners.
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Students successfully employ information literacy, technology, and critical thinking skills in subject-area learning experiences.
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Students are engaged in independent reading and inquiry-based learning.
The library is a powerful intellectual and social space where students and teachers gather ideas, exchange points of view, and learn together.
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Students and teachers have access to certified school library media specialists.
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Students have equitable access to the library and its resources.
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The library provides access to high-quality resources in a variety of formats that support curricular and instructional goals and respond to diverse student needs and interests.
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The library facility is welcoming, with a climate conducive to individual and shared learning.
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Current technology is available and operable to support multiple learning experiences in the library and remote access to library resources.
The library program supports a culture of literacy throughout the school.
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Teachers integrate resources and information-literacy skills into every classroom.
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Teachers collaborate with the librarian and other teachers to optimize instruction and curriculum design.
The library fosters a professional learning community.
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Teachers, principals, and librarians engage in ongoing professional development.
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Librarians facilitate professional dialogue and networking among teachers, principals, and other librarians to support continuous improvement of practice.