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 may become successful lifelong users of information. The librarian maintains an up-to-date collection which may be accessed both at school and at home and reflects the curricular needs, developmental needs, and the social, cultural, and ethnic 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 also taught to adhere to the Code of Ethics and Acceptable Use of policies 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 for students.
Students and their families are encouraged to use the resources of the library both at school and at home by accessing the school library webpage and through the APS Library Services resource in Canvas.