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Department of Library and Information Services
Strategic Plan 2007-2010 Annual Evaluation Spring 2008

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The Library and Information Services Department is nationally recognized for its high quality information literacy program and for the use of laptops and tablets in the classroom. We have a joint department that incorporates all library and technology services. The library program was recently named the National School Library Media Program of the Year for a single school for 2007. Our technology program is recognized as a pioneer in the use of laptops, and is regularly mentioned at 1:1 conferences as a leader in the field. Members of this department are frequent speakers at professional conferences. We host a number of visitors annually who come to see our facilities and learn about our programs.
 * Profile: (current status and strengths)** ||
 * Profile: (current status and strengths)** ||

The Ann Scott Carell Library serves as the academic heart of school and is used by individuals and classes in all disciplines and at all grade levels. Teachers, technology faculty, and librarians collaborate to plan and implement curricular projects that incorporate information literacy and technology skills. Two instructional librarians work with faculty and students in all grades. Circulation is at an all-time high as is the number of classes visiting the library for instruction.

The technology program is an important and valued part of the school program, serving both instructional and administrative needs. Our network averages a 99.8% uptime; most repairs to equipment are made within a few hours; and technology on campus is considered to be extremely reliable. One technology integration specialist works with all faculty and all students in grades 5-12 to help them to incorporate the use of technology into the curriculum. || Our department will offer an exemplary information literacy and technology program that reaches all students in grades 5-12, assuring that they receive instruction that will allow them to function confidently and competently in a university setting and beyond. We will meet the diverse reading, researching, and technology needs of our students and teachers by providing an outstanding collection of resources and training in their use, and these resources will be well-utilized by teachers and students.
 * Vision for next 3-4 years:** ||
 * Vision for next 3-4 years:** ||

All in all, we will enable all of our patrons to be effective users of information in all formats; to be able to use technology in an effective, efficient, and ethical manner; and to enjoy reading and learning throughout their lives. || Our goals are:
 * Plan to achieve our vision: (goals)** ||
 * Plan to achieve our vision: (goals)** ||
 * To collaborate with teachers to implement new and revise existing projects that blend information literacy with curricular goals and promote critical thinking
 * To promote recreational reading among all students and faculty
 * To design and implement a comprehensive skills development program for faculty and students
 * To streamline the help desk process
 * To implement new technology as it becomes available that will benefit the school ||
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