Vision and Philosophy  

Over the past several years, while working as a volunteer in a middle school media center, I have come to realize that the school library media center is the central location of knowledge for the school.  In schools where the media center program is strong and a vital part of the school community, students, faculty and the school community as a whole are supported and provided with access to a wide variety of information resources.  It is vital that the media center program provide the information resources that cater to the student population and curriculum of that particular school. For this reason I feel that a well-rounded media center should be dedicated to maintaining a library media program that supports, complements, and expands the instructional program of the school. In addition the media center should be a place where the entire school community, students, faculty, administration, and parents, can receive support and guidance for their pursuit of reading enjoyment.  

As a media specialist, I believe my role is vital in maintaining current materials, providing access to information, implementing programs that will provide students with the skills they need to utilize information, collaborating with teachers to provide learning experiences for students, and providing support and a nurturing environment where the entire school community feels welcome.  In doing these things I hope to develop and maintain a media center program that provides the instruction and guidance in order for its students, staff and community to become lifelong learners.