1. EXPAND YOUR MIND @ YOUR LIBRARY BECAUSE LEARNING KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES

2. My philosophy is simple, every student must succeed and to achieve this success, students must have the knowledge and the ability to be informational literate. This includes having an understanding about information formatting, how to access information, how to determine accurate information, and the knowledge of what to do with this information. The next generation of graduates will be technologically advanced specialists, who will operate in a technologically advanced society, they must have the skills to flourish. PHILOSOPHY

4. I will keep clear goals in mind.

5. I will plan a variety of educational experiences.

6. I will inspire independent workers and critical thinkers.

7. I will advocate for literacy instruction.

8. I will provide students with skills to succeed.GOAL #1: I AM A TEACHER FIRST AND FOREMOST

10. I will collaborate with the classroom teacher to ensure that information searches and curriculum content relate.

11. I will present subject matter in a “real world” learning environment.

12. I will model an appropriate working relationship with the classroom teacher.

14. I will instruct students in the proper use of information.

16. I will work to manage and utilize library staff/volunteers to meet the service needs of a busy learning center.

18. I will employ marketing skills to educate staff and administrators of my role and purpose in the educational field.

19. I will encourage collaboration between educators and the librarian.

20. I will share the latest technology with my peers.