LRMS Library GOALS:

The Library Media Centers of the Uniondale School District serve the informational and educational needs of students and faculty.

Our goals:

· To foster a love for literature and reading

· To encourage independent learning and critical thinking

· To develop research skills using a variety of print and non-print resources

· To offer materials and technologies that respond to evolving academic requirements and developments

· To function as the information center of the school.


LRMS Library Website Goals:

The goals of this website are as follows:

· Support curricular, research, informational, and recreational needs of students, faculty, and staff

· Inform, motivate, and inspire students, faculty, and staff

· Provide skills for improving information literacy

· Supply programs, services, and information that improve the value of the Internet

· Serve as a supplemental research facility for students and faculty

· Provide additional online resources to support the library's print collection for class assignments, projects, and independent research

· Convey information about policies and procedures of the library and of Internet use

· Facilitate the use of licensed subscriptions to online databases

· Build a collection of sites ("Cybrary") that support the curriculum and reflect New York State standards

· Feature websites and online resources that target different learning styles.