Consequently, policies and procedures for school library media programs must also be dynamic to effectively coordinate and meet the needs of these programs. Providing this handbook electronically allows for necessary additions and revisions to be incorporated in a timely and efficient manner. Mission Statement School library media programs enable students to learn. Through promoting reading and literature appreciation, teaching information literacy skills, providing access to intellectual resources, and fostering critical thinking and independent learning, Chesterfield County Public Schools library media programs contribute to student success and the support of lifelong learning. As part of the Department of Technology in Chesterfield County Public Schools, library media centers and the library media program provide leadership for technology integration into the teaching and learning process.
Technology plays a significant role in accessing information.
No single area within the school has been more transformed by technology than the library media center, the technological hub of the school. The role of the library media specialist as an information specialist becomes even more critical as students and staff confront an excess of information. The library media specialist facilitates teachers use of technology for production, instruction, and student inquiry and communication. To ensure that this occurs, technology should be treated as a tool for learning rather than as an independent discipline. The school library media specialist is the trained professional responsible for planning and managing the school library media program.