Fairfield Elementary School Library provides a pathway to endless discoveries and imagination!
The success of our library program is built on these principles:
Purpose - the library program supports the division's "Compass to 2020" framework, and supports the educational goals as outlined in the school's mission and curriculum.
Collaboration - the media specialist seeks input and feedback from all stakeholders in planning a program that meets the needs of the school community. Library instruction is most effective as an extension of classroom learning; therefore, instruction is planned and taught collaboratively with the classroom teacher and/or other specialists. Students are made aware of the learning targets and are encouraged to have a stake in their own growth and achievment.
"It has been demonstrated that, when librarians and teachers work together, students achieve higher levels of literacy, reading, learning, problem-solving and information and communication technology skills." (ifla.org)
Collection - The library provides books and other information sources in all formats and media, including ficton and nonfiction, print and electronic, on-site and remote, and supports the equipment necessary to use these resources. There is a clear, intentional plan for building a balanced library collection based on data and research. Library materials ...
Flexible Access - the library is equally available to all students at the point of need. The library schedule is flexible to accomodate a variety of instructional time frames.
Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade classes have a regular library day in order to ...
Leadership - the media specialist...
Accountability - student growth is regularly measured, and the resulting data is used to adjust instruction and meet developmental needs. The teacher and the media specialist design assessments collaboratively and share the results. Data from state assessments are used to set goals and develop plans for instruction in the library. Students set learning goals for themselves and reflect on their own growth. A formal analysis of the library collection is performed annually and is used to develop a plan for weeding and building the library collection.
Community - the library builds relationships with the community at large, bringing in human and material resources to educate, motivate, inspire, and enhance student learning and a love of reading.
Facility - the library is a warm and welcoming space for students, teachers, and community members, providing areas for a variety of activities including reading, research and problem-solving, hands-on learning, creativity, and the use of technology.
Management - the library staff is trained to meet the immediate needs of students and teachers, and to effectively organize and manage the library collection. Community and student volunteers are valued as contributors to an efficiently functioning facility and a quality library program.
- Engages students in meaningful experiences that foster 21st century learning
- Provides the community with access to high quality resources encompassing print, non-print, technology, and web resources
- Empowers community of learners to be responsible, global citizens and participants in collaborative learning
The success of our library program is built on these principles:
Purpose - the library program supports the division's "Compass to 2020" framework, and supports the educational goals as outlined in the school's mission and curriculum.
Collaboration - the media specialist seeks input and feedback from all stakeholders in planning a program that meets the needs of the school community. Library instruction is most effective as an extension of classroom learning; therefore, instruction is planned and taught collaboratively with the classroom teacher and/or other specialists. Students are made aware of the learning targets and are encouraged to have a stake in their own growth and achievment.
"It has been demonstrated that, when librarians and teachers work together, students achieve higher levels of literacy, reading, learning, problem-solving and information and communication technology skills." (ifla.org)
Collection - The library provides books and other information sources in all formats and media, including ficton and nonfiction, print and electronic, on-site and remote, and supports the equipment necessary to use these resources. There is a clear, intentional plan for building a balanced library collection based on data and research. Library materials ...
- complement and enrich the classroom curriculum
- meet the unique needs and interests of all students
- foster understanding of individual and cultural differences
Flexible Access - the library is equally available to all students at the point of need. The library schedule is flexible to accomodate a variety of instructional time frames.
Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade classes have a regular library day in order to ...
- develop library citizenship skills
- build a foundation of knowledge about library resources
- learn to become independent users of the library
Leadership - the media specialist...
- demonstrates the use of media, technology, and other instructional resources
- models the newest practices in teaching media and information literacy skills
- shares resources and ideas for integrating media and information literacy
Accountability - student growth is regularly measured, and the resulting data is used to adjust instruction and meet developmental needs. The teacher and the media specialist design assessments collaboratively and share the results. Data from state assessments are used to set goals and develop plans for instruction in the library. Students set learning goals for themselves and reflect on their own growth. A formal analysis of the library collection is performed annually and is used to develop a plan for weeding and building the library collection.
Community - the library builds relationships with the community at large, bringing in human and material resources to educate, motivate, inspire, and enhance student learning and a love of reading.
Facility - the library is a warm and welcoming space for students, teachers, and community members, providing areas for a variety of activities including reading, research and problem-solving, hands-on learning, creativity, and the use of technology.
Management - the library staff is trained to meet the immediate needs of students and teachers, and to effectively organize and manage the library collection. Community and student volunteers are valued as contributors to an efficiently functioning facility and a quality library program.
Library hours:
Students 7:45-2:40
Teachers 7:45-3:05
Mrs. Erika Reed, Library Media Specialist
Master of Science in Education
Member/participant: VBLA, VAASL, VBRC, and VSTE
Mrs. Jo Anne Grimm, Library Media Assistant
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