As part of my preparation for Assessment 2, I looked up my school’s Strategic Plan. The Plan’s Mission Statement has 11 bullet points of things they would like to see achieved. Their bullet points are in bold. My quick brainstorm of ideas for how the library could support them are in bullet points below theirs:

• An integration of Christian faith and character in all student learning;
  • Investigate and purchase high quality books on faith and Christian character
  • Highlight these in library displays and ask about putting them on wall-mounted displays in the student common room
• Excellence in Christian education from a Christian Biblical worldview;
  • Partner with teachers to provide excellent quality resources for their lesson plans.
• A Christian education community where every person is valued and nurtured in their faith and healthy relationships are promoted;
  • Create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued
    • The physical space is welcoming
    • The staff is welcoming
  • Encourage parents to come borrow books before and after school
  • Weekly clubs for all year levels to mix
  • Highlight a mix of subject area teachers and their role in the school (not just literacy areas)
  • Focus on customer service
    • Greeting students when borrowing
    • Prompt responses to communication
• Enhanced partnerships between parents, students and staff, strengthening the teaching and learning process;
  • Newsletter articles highlighting literacy and information literacy news and information
  • Form a committee across year levels/subjects for Book Week to strengthen connections across the school
• The provision of high quality facilities and resources;
  • Keep the library clean and orderly
  • Timely deselection so resources are relevant and in good condition
  • Refurbishment of furniture so the library is a welcoming space
  • Rotate items of interest in displays to keep people coming back and engage them
• The effective stewardship of assets, both human and physical;
  • (See above points of welcoming, cleanliness, order, quality selection and deselection, and furniture refurbishment)
  • Keep a detailed transparent budget
  • Create and adhere to policies and procedures
• Students equipped for service and citizenship as an expression of their Christian faith;
  • Support parents, staff, and students with high quality, relevant resources
  • Collaborate with and support staff on lesson plans
• Students achieving personal excellence in academic, social, physical, cultural and spiritual outcomes;
  • Displays honouring a range of interests and cultures
  • Seeking and listening to student requests for resources
  • Maintaining an environment conducive to studying
  • Highlighting indigenous cultures
  • Creating social opportunities during lunchtime
  • (See the above ideas on books promoting faith and Christian character)
• A culture of continued improvement, professional development and pastoral support among staff and the School community;
  • Promoting new ideas/resources
  • Use library data and surveys to drive change
  • Model professional growth and reflective practice
  • Liaise with the Principal, VP and HoS to be aware of school goals and where to focus support
  • Promote the library among staff as a centre of not just physical/electronic resources but an area to support professional growth
• Effective communication with parents and the wider community.
  • Weekly newsletters articles
  • Use emails/texts for major events (PRC, Book Fair, Book Week Celebration, etc.)
• Effective navigating of our changing culture
  • Provide quality literature where the protagonists are facing similar challenges to current students
  • Give opportunity to discuss current cultural worldviews/trends with students and staff at appropriate levels
    • Book discussions as part of lesson plans with Junior School students
    • Promote information literacy
    • Book club for older students

What would you add?