Mission
The Hamilton K-8 School Library Media Center is fully functional and an integral part of the instructional program at Hamilton. The Hamilton LMC is dedicated to preparing students to be successful members of a global society by providing resources and services in support of reading, writing, and research. The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) defined the role of the school library media specialist as an information specialist, teacher, and instructional consultant. Along with the four (4) AASL standards, the library staff regards these areas as the LMS’s primary responsibilities. The library staff will support students in meeting and exceeding grade level expectations and help students become strong, diverse communicators who are technology-ready.
Philosophy
The school Library Media Specialist (LMS) is an integral part of the total educational team that prepares students to be successful members of a global society. The Library Media Center (LMC) strengthens student learning and serves as a resource for the school community. The school LMS collaborates with classroom teachers to integrate curricular concepts, information skills, and research strategies. The LMC’s program adequately supports the District’s curriculum.
Goals
To select and provide an organized collection of current resources for classroom and individual use in sufficient quantity, quality, and variety to implement the instructional program.
To develop a sequential instructional program for students in the independent use of resources.
To recommend media resources to accomplish specific instructional objectives.
To provide and maintain access to current technologies for information and research.
To collaborate with classroom teachers in the implementation of the curriculum.
To establish and maintain an environment which enables and motivates students to develop independence in learning strategies, critical thinking skills, communication skills, appropriate attitudes, and appreciation of literature for both pleasure and information.
To motivate students to develop life-long skills in communications, critical thinking, and the utilization of information.
To develop a sequential instructional program for students in the independent use of resources.
To recommend media resources to accomplish specific instructional objectives.
To provide and maintain access to current technologies for information and research.
To collaborate with classroom teachers in the implementation of the curriculum.
To establish and maintain an environment which enables and motivates students to develop independence in learning strategies, critical thinking skills, communication skills, appropriate attitudes, and appreciation of literature for both pleasure and information.
To motivate students to develop life-long skills in communications, critical thinking, and the utilization of information.