Mission+of+the+School+Library+Media+Program

=Mission of the Library Media Program=

What is the mission of a school library media program (SLMP)? The mission statement of the LMP is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. The school library media specialist empowers students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information. The program integrates 21st Century skills into the curriculum, and the LMC is the center of learning for the school. The atmosphere of the physical and virtual LMC builds a foundation for lifelong learning.

Compare the mission statements in //Empowering Learners// and in the //Alabama Handbook//. The State of Alabama mission statement is broader than the one in //Empowering Learners//. //Empowering Learners// is more specific on how to achieve student achievement. Alabama's mission statement still covers the objectives listed in //Empowering Learners//. They both highlight that SLMS should teach students to think independently using 21st Century technology and skills. They both also emphasize the importance of leadership not only of students but of fellow professionals and co-workers.

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