Goals+and+Objectives

**Goals and Objectives of the Mesa Roja Elementary School Library Program**
At my library, it is imperative to me that the students and staff have access to the best program possible. With a flexible schedule, teachers can take full advantage of teacher/librarian collaborative lessons that can be taught during the day to enhance classroom instruction and impact students. In addition to collaborative lessons, teachers and students can take opportunities that arise and use the library for inquiry or teachable moments. The technology that is used in the library enhances the library's impact on student achievement because the latest in Web 2.0 tools are being taught and used as a way to motivate, stretch, and mold student's minds. With all of these programs in addition to access to other print and electronic resources, students can really follow the path to learning @ your library!
 * 1. Describe the impact of program on learning and teaching.**

My primary objective as a school librarian is to have a positive impact on students’ learning. I strive throughout the year to collaborate with classroom teachers so that together, we plan, teach, learn, and assess lessons and units. I will also coordinate with all teachers so that they have the resources they need to do their jobs effectively. I see my role as one of making teachers’ jobs easier! I also want students to appreciate the wonders that reading holds and to really see the library as a path to learning of all kinds! My goals for my work are to:
 * 2. Describe the impact of the school librarian on learning and teaching.**
 * 1) Develop and improve the information literacy skills of our students through collaboration with teachers and on my own
 * 2) Inculcate in students the wonders of reading – both fiction and non-fiction and to encourage reading that is engaging for students throughout the curriculum at our school.
 * 3) Integrate the latest in computer technology into our lessons and serve as a sounding board and resource for teachers who want to experiment and learn more
 * 4) Encourage fun but worthwhile and meaningful learning at our school
 * 5) Reflect on what works and what doesn’t, backed up by data, to make meaningful change in our school practices.
 * 6) Make sure the library becomes the first stop on the path to learning!


 * 3. Describe the impact of library collection on learning and teaching.**