Library Media Services
Mission Statement:
To teach information literacy by collaborating with teachers,
To inspire and develop a love of reading,
To motivate students to become lifelong learners in a technology-based, knowledge-rich world.
Standards of Service
CFBISD Library Media Services
- Maintain a current, diverse library collection in a variety of formats to meet the needs of our school community.
- Provide instruction to students to become effective users of information within the context of curriculum
- Inspire the enjoyment of reading and appreciation of literature
- Encourage the school community to respect and honor the principles of intellectual property
- Promote intellectual freedom among students and staff
- Provide a sequence of instruction and support services that enables students to use information skills, resources and tools to:
- Inquire and think critically Make informed decisions
- Acquire, apply and share knowledge
- Pursue personal, intellectual and aesthetic growth
Reading Matters
Here's the impact of reading 20 minutes per day!
A student who reads 20 minutes per day
will be exposed to 1.8 million words per year and is more likely to score in the 90th percentile on standardized tests
A student who reads 5 minutes per day
will be exposed to 282,000 words per year and is more likely to score in the 50th percentile on standardized tests
A student who reads 1 minute per day
will be exposed to 8,000 words per year and is more likely to score in the 10th percentile on standardized tests