Library+and+Technology+Program+Priorities

=**Library and Technology Program Priorities**=

Overall priority: To make the library the happy hub of teaching and learning in the school

1. To develop a learning commons facility design that will attract and accomodate more students
 * Redesign interiors to create a harmonious design appealing to middle-school students.
 * Upgrade technology access.
 * Maximize use of existing space.

2. To increase faculty use/support of the school library
 * Develop a strong working relationship with administrators and teachers.
 * Involve an administrator and two teachers on the Library Technology Team.
 * Collaborate with the Library Technology Team to create a library program plan.
 * Publicize the library's services and resources through every means available (i.e., virtual library/webpage, the school's TV news program, various displays throughout the school, faculty e-mail messages, faculty meetings, etc.)
 * Involve administrators and teachers in library events as much as possible.
 * Begin collaboration efforts with a teacher(s) willing to collaborate.

3. To transform the library into an inviting place that is conducive to learning
 * Communicate the goals of the library program with library personnel (aide) and collaborate on ways he/she can help achieve them.
 * Revise the circulation policy to allow students to check out more books and consider eliminating strict penalities for overdue books.