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.

v     Students successfully employ information literacy, technology, and critical thinking skills in subject-area learning experiences.

v     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.

v     Students and teachers have access to certified school library media specialists.

v     Students have equitable access to the library and its resources.

v     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.

v     The library facility is welcoming, with a climate conducive to individual and shared learning.

v     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.

v     Teachers integrate resources and information-literacy skills into every classroom.

v     Teachers collaborate with the librarian and other teachers to optimize instruction and curriculum design.

The library fosters a professional learning community.

v     Teachers, principals, and librarians engage in ongoing professional development.

v     Librarians facilitate professional dialogue and networking among teachers, principals, and other librarians to support continuous improvement of practice.