goals+and+objectives

The goals of the School Library Media Program are to:**
 * PROGRAM GOALS:
 * Provide a wide range of information and technology resources at a variety of reading levels that represent a diversity of experiences, opinions and cultural perspectives;
 * Provide learning experiences for students and staff to gain knowledge, deepen understanding, make informed decisions and solve problems for educational, career and personal pursuits;
 * Provide learning experiences that accommodate a wide range of abilities, interests and learning styles;
 * Promote the use of technology to enhance learning, increase productivity and promote creativity;
 * Ensure students are able to effectively and efficiently locate, evaluate, interpret and synthesize information from a variety of sources;
 * Ensure students are able to communicate information and ideas, conduct research, organize data, solve problems, and create original works;
 * Ensure students are able to demonstrate responsible, legal and ethical use of information and technology;
 * Collaborate with colleagues to provide resources and learning experiences that support curriculum;
 * Collaborate with colleagues in the integration and application of information and technology competencies to learning in the content areas;
 * Provide experiences to encourage appreciation and enjoyment of literature as students become independent lifelong learners;