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MISSION

Milford's Library/Media Program

The library media program is student-centered and focused on learning. Information literacy is basic to student learning and consequently is the cornerstone of the library media program. What are the additional components of a program designed to help students become managers of information?

PHILOSOPHY	Student Achievement	Do media centers make a difference? The research supports a positive link between school library media centers and student achievement. Dick and Jane Go to the Head of the Class Role of the School Library Media Program The Impact of School Library Media Centers on Academic Achievement How School Librarians Help Kids Achieve Standards
	Our Collections	Do we still need books in the age of the Internet? How do we ensure our collections exhibit both currency and quality? From Jamie McKenzie, When the Book? When the Net? Collection development
	"Information Power"	"Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning, a joint publication of AASL and AECT", outlines guidelines to ensure students become skillful producers and consumers of information. How do these guidelines reflect the philosophy of the media center? Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning
INSTRUCTION	Information Literacy	What is "Information Literacy" and why should we make sure our students achieve it? The Information Literate School Community from Jamie McKenzie Why Information Literacy from the California Technology Assistance Project The Big6
	National and State Standards	What are the national and state standards for Information Literacy? National Standards from the American Library Association and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Connecticut's Learning Resources and Information Technology Framework
	Library/Media Curriculum	How does Milford's Library Media program address both state and national standards for information literacy?
LIBRARY/MEDIA MANAGEMENT	Guidelines and Policies	Copyright Policy Selection Policy
LIBRARY/MEDIA LINKS		A collection of links useful to media specialists, teachers, and students. Review Sources AASL Position Statements Evaluating Web Sites Citing Sources Copyright