The Guidelines for Operation of School Libraries serves as a uniform guide designed to aid the librarians district wide in the daily operation of the facility as well as reinforce the curriculum by providing a variety of resources in multiple formats which enhance classroom activities. Following a rich tradition of community involvement, the mission of G.I.S.D. is to empower students to become life-long learners and productive citizens in a dynamic, global society by providing quality learning experiences that develop the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes for continued success. Life-long learning is essential for citizens of our community, nation, and world. The family, school, and community share the responsibility for the positive development of youth. Given opportunities, all individuals can reach their potential to learn.
Every individual has a right to a safe, nurturing environment.
Individuals are responsible for their actions. Working toward a vision promotes success. Every person is unique, has value, and deserves the opportunity to earn respect. The mission of the G. I. S. D. libraries as an agency of both instruction and service is to encourage reading for pleasure and information, to support the curricular goals of our campuses, to teach appropriate research skills in an integrated context, and to aid other district libraries. Diverse resource and equipment collections appropriate for use by individuals as well as classes in the grade levels served.