LIBRARY PROCEDURES MANUAL
I. Introduction and Philosophy
This section includes:
B. GISD Mission and Statement of Beliefs
C. GISD Libraries Mission Statement
The School Libraries of the Georgetown Independent School District
are integral to the education process of the school district and support the
vision and mission as stated below. The Guidelines for Operation of School
Libraries serves as a uniform guide designed to aid the librarians district
wide in the daily operation of the facility as well as reinforce the curriculum
by providing a variety of resources in multiple formats which enhance classroom
activities.
B. Georgetown
ISD Mission and Statement of Beliefs
Following a rich tradition of community involvement, the mission
of G.I.S.D. is to empower students to become life-long learners and productive
citizens in a dynamic, global society by providing quality learning experiences
that develop the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes for continued success.
Life-long learning is essential for citizens of our community, nation, and world.
The family, school, and community share the responsibility for the positive
development of youth.
Given opportunities, all individuals can reach their potential to learn.
Every individual has a right to a safe, nurturing environment.
Knowledge empowers.
Individuals are responsible for their actions.
Working toward a vision promotes success.
Every person is unique, has value, and deserves the opportunity to earn respect.
C. GISD
Libraries Mission Statement
The mission of the G. I. S. D. libraries as an agency of both
instruction and service is to encourage reading for pleasure and information,
to support the curricular goals of our campuses, to teach appropriate research
skills in an integrated context, and to aid other district libraries.
As the term "library" has a universal recognition defining a place
set aside to house books and other print materials, technology, and audio visuals
it will be used in this document instead of "resource center", "library
media center", or other similar terms. "Librarian" will denote
the person who manages the library and its services.
The purpose of the library is to provide:
1. Diverse resource and equipment collections appropriate for use by individuals
as well as classes in the grade levels served.
2. Organization and maintenance of materials and equipment which facilitates
optimum use.
3. Working areas and an environment which are well maintained, well organized
and conducive to both learning and enjoyment while using the library resources.
4. Management of the facility and activities that allows flexible access based
on patron input and needs assessments.
5. Instruction which promotes a lifelong interest in reading, enables library
patrons to function efficiently and successfully when pursuing research goals
and encourages optimum usage of library materials, resources and services.
6. Support for district curriculum and instructional initiatives.
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