United Independent School District

Library Science:

The United Independent School District Library Science Program is steadfast in taking an active role in promoting and advocating for a forward approach to literacy that embraces the power and potential of information, multimedia and technology through working collaboratively and cooperatively with our school communities. Our libraries serve as the “heart” of the school, and our librarians are committed to instilling in our students a “love of lifetime reading”.

The Library Science Program is based on the

Texas School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines.

Standard I Learner-Centered Teaching and Learning

Goal: To promote the integration of curriculum, resources, and teaching strategies to ensure the success of all students as the effective creators and users of ideas and information, enabling them to become lifelong learners.

Standard II Learner-Centered Program Leadership and Management

Goal: To demonstrate effective school library program leadership and management throughout the school, the district, and in local, state, and national activities, and associations.

Standard III Learner-Centered Technology and Information Access

Goal: To promote the success of all students and staff by facilitating the access, use and integration of technology, telecommunications, and information systems to enrich the curriculum and enhance learning.

Standard IV Learner-Centered Library Environment

Goal: To provide design guidelines for facilities to allow for manipulation, production, and communication of information by all members of the learning community.

Standard V Learner-Centered Connections to Community

Goal: To provide information equity by working for universal literacy; defending intellectual freedom, preserving and making accessible the human record; ensuring access to print and electronic resources; connecting school faculty, staff and students to community resources and services as appropriate.

Standard VI Learner-Centered Information Science and Librarianship

Goal: To promote the success of all students and staff by: providing information equity; working for universal literacy; defending intellectual freedom; preserving and making accessible the heritage of all cultures; and ensuring that equal access to resources in all formats is available for everyone.