To ensure that students are effective users and producers of information and ideas
Library Program Framework
A framework from the Washington Library Media Association
Three essential functions of our school library program:
1. Information Technology Instruction
- Students learn information literacy skills including evaluation and analysis of the credibility, relevance,
and currency of information
- Students learn to be critical consumers and producers of information
- Students learn to use emerging learning technologies for school and for lifelong learning
- Students learn to be safe, ethical, and responsible digital citizens
2. Reading Advocacy
- Students experience a powerful, fashionable and ubiquitous culture of reading at school
- Students learn to read for enjoyment and understanding
- Students have access and guidance to a relevant collection of fiction and non-fiction in a variety of formats
3. Management of Library Collection (print & digital resources, website presence, physical space)
- Students have open and equitable access to resources, technology, and information
- Students enjoy coming to an inviting and effective physical and digital library environment
- Students have access to resources in a variety of formats that support their learning needs and interests
- Teachers have access to resources in a variety of formats that support their teaching needs and interests
- Families have access to resources in a variety of formats that support their learning needs and interests