Southside High School Library Media Center
Mission Statement and Philosophy
The mission of the Southside High School Library Media Center is
to create independent users of ideas and information by ensuring that
all students and staff have the skills and opportunity to access,
evaluate, and use information. We believe that it is our responsibility
to introduce new learning technologies, provide support of the
curriculum, and teach information skills in a positive learning
environment in which all students can become independent, lifelong
learners. The mission shall be accomplished by providing the following:
- intellectual and physical access to materials in all formats
- instruction to foster competence in reading, viewing, and using information and ideas
- recommendations and guidance to stimulate interest in library materials
- collaboration with staff to design resource based learning investigations
- partnerships with staff to integrate information literacy into existing curriculum
- encouragement and support for the integration of technology into the curriculum
Media Center Philosophy
At
Southside High School, we believe that reading should be made fun and
enjoyable for the learning community. It is important to create a sense
of wonder about books as well. In addition, providing a wide range of
resources and materials on all appropriate levels will help stimulate
and encourage a love for reading. This system will also help to develop
literary, cultural, and aesthetic appreciation for the arts and
sciences. We believe that enriching and supporting educational programs
in the school will influence the students to work with confidence in
the changing world of information science. If we strive to stimulate
intellectual curiosity, it will establish a life long habit of reading
and learning. We believe that the promotion of literature will instill a
love for the library as a place where students will feel comfortable
and excited about reading. This system will serve our students in their
lives beyond Southside High School