Mission Statement Rationale:
In order to create life-long learners and lovers of the written word, it is critical that the school library be a warm, inviting, and (more importantly) a safe place for growing minds to explore diverse interests and expand their knowledge. As this librarian knows from personal experience, a single negative word about a student's interests can forever sour a burgeoning love of that topic.
Many scholars claim that the Western World has passed the Industrial Age and moved on to the Information Age*. In order to be successful in the Information Age, students need to be able to navigate, parse, and evaluate sources of information.
Many scholars claim that the Western World has passed the Industrial Age and moved on to the Information Age*. In order to be successful in the Information Age, students need to be able to navigate, parse, and evaluate sources of information.
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Darnton, R. (n.d.). 5 Myths About the 'Information Age' - The Chronicle Review - The Chronicle of Higher Education. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved September 5, 2013, from http://chronicle.com/article/5-Myths-About-the-Information/127105/
Strackbein, R. (n.d.). Articles - From the Industrial Age to the Information Age. How to Succeed in the Information Age.. Retrieved September 5, 2013, from http://www.strackbein.com/html/articles.html
Condon, B. (n.d.). The information age as a new industrial revolution. Tech's role over the years.. CPA Practice Advisor. Retrieved September 5, 2013, from http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10857821/the-information-age-as-a-new-industrial-revolution-techs-role-over-the-years
Darnton, R. (n.d.). 5 Myths About the 'Information Age' - The Chronicle Review - The Chronicle of Higher Education. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved September 5, 2013, from http://chronicle.com/article/5-Myths-About-the-Information/127105/
Strackbein, R. (n.d.). Articles - From the Industrial Age to the Information Age. How to Succeed in the Information Age.. Retrieved September 5, 2013, from http://www.strackbein.com/html/articles.html