LGUSD LibrariesLiteracy for the 21st Century

Christie WhiteJune 9, 2009

What is our Purpose?

We have a dual purpose:o Encouraging Reading and Literacyo Introducing Information Literacy Skills

The mission of the school library media center program in the Los Gatos Union School District is to create a learning center for each school that teaches students how to become lifelong learners and users of information and media.

How will we accomplish this?

Identify Library Skills and Information Literacy Skills to be Taught by Grade Level (2006)

Develop a District Library Plan (2008)o Our mission statement defines our purposeo Identify six goals and strategies for

implementing them

How will our libraries operate?

Develop district policies for library tasks (2009)o Selection of materialso Weeding materialso Challenged materials

Adoption of District Library Plan and Policies by Board of Trustees (2009)

So What is Next?

Continue with quarterly library staff meetings

Participate in training opportunities

Develop a list of resources for use by librarians

Expand opportunities for creating 21st century libraries

Thank You!