Philosophy

=Kristi Sutter= =﻿= =My Philosophy of Librarianship=

The school librarian is an educator. It is the role of the librarian to promote critical thinking, using information and a life- long appreciation for literature. To assure this happens, the librarian’s focus should be on the user, treating each student individually and understanding that a school community is comprised of students from a variety of backgrounds with a wide range of personal experiences.

It is the librarian’s role to not only make sure students can read, but that they also //**want**// to read. The school librarian, with communication and collaboration, can maximize student learning and enhance independent interaction with information. It is essential to research and obtain relevant materials in many formats that keep the school’s students and staff, and their diverse learning and teaching styles, in mind.

Libraries are growing and changing and it is the role of the librarian to see learning as part of her job and share that knowledge not only with students, but also with colleagues through professional development. Today’s school librarian must merge technology with the more traditional roles, while keeping in mind that each positive experience in the library could lead to a willingness to collaborate.

The school librarian can be a vessel for learning, collecting and sharing new ideas with teachers and students, exemplifying personal and academic excellence.

Vision Statement
This brochure is a visual representation of my vision of an effective library media center.



Mission Statement
The library mission statement I developed for Sheridan Elementary School based on our school's mission.