Mission Statement

Librarians of the EPISD strive to ensure that students and staff are effective users of information by:

• Providing an atmosphere which encourages the exploration of information resources
• Nurturing the lifelong appreciation of the written word
• Acting as careful stewards of resources in order to provide the best possible collections
• Providing students with activities integrated into the school’s curriculum to foster information literacy skills
• Implementing current technological advances so that students and staff are effective users of information in all of formats

Goals

The primary goals of Library Learning Resources are:

• To ensure that all students progress towards becoming information literate citizens
• To introduce a wide variety of information resources that support learning and discovery to all students and teachers
• To provide support and guidance to all librarians to meet District goals and objectives

Objectives

The following are the primary objectives for Library Learning Resources:

• Support instruction by processing and providing library materials that enhance and reinforce the curriculum
• Provide access to a wide variety of information resources for students and teachers
• Provide instruction that encourages lifelong reading and use of information and ideas
• Guide students to become independent and competent users and creators of information resources
• Support and assist teachers in effective use of media to enhance instruction
• Develop and follow procedures based on District guidelines, professional ethics, and best practices in school library programs