The school library is at the center of teaching and learning within the school community. The librarian curates print and digital resources for learning and independent reading, fostering the intellectual, emotional and social development of all students. Students are taught critical and creative thinking, communication, and collaboration skills so that they become successful lifelong producers and consumers of information. The librarian maintains an up-to-date collection which may be accessed both at school and at home. This collection reflects the curricular and developmental needs, as well as the social and emotional needs while reflecting the diversity of all students.
School librarians instruct students in finding, evaluating, and integrating information into a variety of learning experiences across all content areas in collaboration with content area teachers. Students use print and digital library materials to retrieve, organize, document, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and present information. Students are taught to adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy for appropriate use of information. Librarians also collaborate with staff to build curricular units and special programs. School libraries have extended hours to enhance learning opportunities.
Students and their families are encouraged to use the resources of the library both at school and at home by accessing their school library webpage and through the resources in the Library Services resources in Canvas and MackinVIA.