“Stratford students will be stewards of their community”

Global Literacy Media Literacy Traditional Literacy Digital Literacy Social Learning Literacy Cultural Literacy INFORMATION LITERACY

READING IS A WINDOW TO THE WORLD

INQUIRY IS A FRAMEWORK FOR LEARNING

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

INFORMATION ETHICS

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

EDUCATION IS NEVER ENDING

LEARNING IS SOCIAL

INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS

MODERN SCHOOL LIBRARIES ARE MUCH MORE THAN BOOKS learning commons with a full range of print and electronic resources flexible gathering places to explore and debate ideas MODERN SCHOOL LIBRARIANS ARE TEACHERS working collaboratively with other teachers to improve instruction providing staff professional development making significant contributions to student achievement

“The mission of the Stratford Public School Library is to instill students with a lifelong love of reading and learning that will enable them to thrive in an increasingly technologically advanced and globalized society. In order to achieve this goal, the library will provide students and staff with access to high- quality resources in a variety of formats that meet informational and imaginative needs along with professionally qualified library personnel able to instruct students, staff, and parents in finding, using, and creating information effectively and ethically and who are committed to improving students’ performance.”

WHAT WE HAVE  Full-time Professional Librarian Teaches multiple literacies Teaches love of reading for lifelong learning Teaches technology skills Teaches information literacy skills and ethics Provides professional development  Quality Print and Electronic Resources Supports students’ love of reading Supports technology skills Supports inquiry learning

WHAT WE NEED  Library Support Staff Better access with more hours and VLC  Central, Attractive, Spacious, Flexible Facility Supports social learning Supports collaboration & integration

Student work displays THINK Maker Space Reading Nook CREATE ASK Circulation/IT Desk Classroom/ Meeting Room Quiet Room Small Tables Conference Tables Stacks Group Table Stacks Student work displays Book displays End cap book displays door windows Office door Closet door Classroom/ Meeting Room window door Guidance, Title 1, Special Ed Offices Computers Green Screen door

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