Sutherland’s library program helps the school community to become effective users of ideas and information by providing:
- a library that functions efficiently as the information center of the school, both physically and virtually
- intellectual access to a wide array of up-to-date information in both print and non print formats
- physical access to information in an open, flexibly scheduled library
- learning experiences that encourage students to become discriminating researchers and skilled creators of information
- leadership, instruction and consultation in the use of information and communication technology and the
- leadership, instruction and consultation in the promotion of the value and joy of reading and the appreciation of literature
- resources and activities that contribute to life-long learning through curriculum initiatives and school programs
- resources and learning activities that represent diversity, equity, and inclusion
The focus of the library program is to encourage the development of independent life-long learners with the ability to adapt in an information and communication rich society. The library program will provide for the student in these four areas: Curriculum Support, Literature Appreciation, Inquiry Research, and Library Administration.
Curriculum Support
- a partnership with classroom teachers to collaborate in curriculum development and implementation
- knowledge of curriculum, resources and teaching strategies to support the needs of students and staff
- knowledge of curriculum initiatives at the local and provincial levels
- an integral participant in implementing of the overall school curriculum
Literature Appreciation
- collaboration with the classroom teacher to become active partners in the promotion of literature
- a partnership with teachers to develop units in which students react and respond to a variety of literary experiences
- promotion of events and activities that extend and support the development of literacy skills and motivate students to become life-long readers
Inquiry Research
- collaboration with the classroom teachers to develop information literacy skills
- instruction in information literacy: accessing information effectively and efficiently, evaluating information critically and competently and using information accurately and creatively
- instruction to students in the uses of the tools of information technology, forms, formats, locations, accessing methods and research methods
- guidance to students in researching and producing information in textual and multimedia formats, and adapting to emerging technologies
Library Administration
- management of library resources and textbook circulation
- curation of the library collection
- management of the library spaces
