Conestoga Library Mission Statement

Policy Statement on the Role of the School Library Media Program

October 1990.

American Association of School Librarians,

American Library Association

"The school library media center is the symbol to students of our most cherished freedom -- the freedom to speak our minds and hear what others have to say ... the importance and value of the freedom to read, view, and listen ... they have the right to choose what they will read, view, or hear and are expected to develop the ability to think clearly, critically, and creatively about their choices; rather than allowing others to do this for them."

The mission of the school library media program is:

to be an integral part of Conestoga Public School and its surrounding community

to provide collaboration with staff to create authentic learning for all students

to provide quality resources and instruction to students and staff

to encourage staff and students in becoming effective users of ideas and information

to promote life - long reading and learning both for pleasure and for information

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