Mission. |
Mission
The DHS library supports the instructional program of Douglass High School by providing materials to reinforce, enrich and extend classroom learning experiences. The librarian functions as a cooperative member of the teaching staff, a consultant on the use of materials and a teacher of those library skills which help students develop competency in the independent use of resources.
The library plays a vital role in developing a love of reading and in encouraging strong, lifelong reading habits. To this end, the librarian seeks to balance curriculum with recreational needs by selecting books of high appeal as well as those which will motivate students to develop independence in learning strategies, critical thinking skills, communication skills, appropriate attitudes and an appreciation of literature for both pleasure and information.
DHS's library provides an educational environment in which technology serves a major role, not only in its daily routine, but as an instructional part of the library program. Students have access to a variety of media resources to help them succeed in their learning and have opportunities to develop and foster computer skills to prepare for life's experiences in a technological society. FDHS's library is also committed to the free flow of information and ideas and to a cooperative relationship with other Shelby County School libraries, as well as with other libraries in the community.
The library plays a vital role in developing a love of reading and in encouraging strong, lifelong reading habits. To this end, the librarian seeks to balance curriculum with recreational needs by selecting books of high appeal as well as those which will motivate students to develop independence in learning strategies, critical thinking skills, communication skills, appropriate attitudes and an appreciation of literature for both pleasure and information.
DHS's library provides an educational environment in which technology serves a major role, not only in its daily routine, but as an instructional part of the library program. Students have access to a variety of media resources to help them succeed in their learning and have opportunities to develop and foster computer skills to prepare for life's experiences in a technological society. FDHS's library is also committed to the free flow of information and ideas and to a cooperative relationship with other Shelby County School libraries, as well as with other libraries in the community.