NAME:
Teresa A.
SCHOOL:
Islamic School of Irving
CLASS:
Library
SCHOOL PHONE:
972.812.2220
ISI students can use the Library Media Center to:
1. find information,
2. find books that you like to read,
3. find recommended new books,
4. get the books that you need, and
5. rest and relax!
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About the Librarian
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Responsibilities:
-Selection of library materials
-Circulation of library materials
-Acquisition of library materials
-Catalogues library materials
-Provides reference services to faculty and students
-Collaborates with faculty on subject units
-Supervises students during class visits
-Maintains LMC web site and library system
-Coordinates fundraising activities
-Implements programs for faculty and students
-Promotes and set up bi-annual book fairs
-Provides technology assistance for faculty and students
-Discards old and outdated materials
The mission of the ISI Library Media Center is to ensure that students and
staff are effective users of ideas and information. This mission is
accomplished:
- by providing intellectual and physical access to materials in all formats
- by providing instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in
reading, viewing, and using information and ideas
- by working with other educators to design learning strategies to meet the
needs of individual students.
Core Values
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Academic Achievement = the library media center provides a quality library
program that results in improved student academic achievement.
Access For All = the library media center provides equitable and universal
access to all members of the school learning community.
Reading = the library media center encourages and engages students to read,
view, and listen for understanding and enjoyment in an environment that
fosters and supports a passion for reading, learning, and pursuing
individual
interests.
Lifelong Learning = the library media center teaches skills and habits of
learning how to learning so that students become self-reliant, independent
adults, and responsible, contributing citizens.
Technology = the library media center embraces and implements technology
and teach students to use it responsibly and effectively to help them
acquire the knowledge and skills required for the 21st century.
Information Literacy = the library media center assists students in
accessing information efficiently and effectively and teach students to
recognize that utilizing valid and relevant information is central to
meeting the opportunities and challenges of academic success and day-to-day
living.
Innovation = the library media center investigates, initiates, and
implements positive change and new ideas that will effectively prepare
students for life.
Intellectual Freedom = the library media center promotes, develops, and
facilitates age-appropriate access to all expressions of knowledge, opinion,
and intellectual activity.
(Adopted from 2005 School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for
Texas - http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/schoollibs/slsAdopted2005.doc)
