THE LIBRARY MEDIA

CENTER IS A GREAT
PLACE FOR.
people who are.

INQUIRERS!
ASK QUESTIONS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR
WORLD AND HOW TO DO NEW THINGS
QUESTION THE AUTHENTICITY AND RELIABILITY
OF SOURCES. ASK IS IT TRUE?
SHOW CURIOUSITY IN YOUR INQUIRY AND
CONDUCT MEANINGFUL AND PURPOSEFUL
RESEARCH.
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn
independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning
throughout life.

KNOWLEDGEABLE !
LOCATE AND USE A WIDE VARIETY OF MEDIA
CENTER RESOURCES FOR LEARNING,
INFORMATION FINDING AND READING FOR
PLEASURE.
USE THE FIVE FINGER RULE TO FIND JUST RIGHT
BOOKS
KNOW HOW TO READ THE CALL NUMBER TO
PUT THE BOOK BACK IN THE CORRECT PLACE
We develop and use our conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of
disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

THINKERS!
LINK NEW INFORMATION TO OLD
KNOWLEDGE.
TAKE TIME TO CONSIDER AND ASK
QUESTIONS
THINK ABOUT WHAT IS BEING READ
EVALUATE THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND
SELECT THE MOST APPROPRIATE.
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on
complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

COMMUNICATORS!
CHOOSE THE RIGHT METHOD AND TOOL TO ASK
AND FIND INFORMATION
ENJOY READING TOGETHER, LISTENING TO EACH
OTHERS OPINIONS AND IDEAS
RECOMMEND BOOKS THEY HAVE READ IN A
VARIETY OF WAYS.

STATE QUESTIONS AND HOW TO PRESENT THE

RESULTS OF THEIR INQUIRIES.
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in
many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other
individuals and groups.

PRINCIPLED!
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LIBRARY
ENVIRONMENT
USE A BROWSING STICK TO PUT BOOKS BACK IN
THE CORRECT PLACE
EXERCISE GOOD BOOK CARE
RETURN THEIR LIBRARY BOOKS ON TIME
SHARE RESOURCES
GIVE CREDIT TO THE IDEAS OF OTHERS
OBSERVE COPYRIGHT RULES.

We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with
respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere.

OPEN MINDED!
TRY NEW AUTHORS
USE A RESOURCE YOU HAVE NOT USED BEFORE
ALLOW OTHERS THEIR READING CHOICES!
READ A WIDE VARIETY OF BOOKS WITH DIFFERING
PERSPECTIVES
READ ABOUT NEW IDEAS AND DIFFERENT WAYS
OF THINKING
INCLUDE DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES IN INQUIRY.
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values
and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are
willing to grow from the experience.

CARING!
SUGGEST A GOOD READ TO SOMEONE ELSE!
CONSIDER HOW YOUR BEHAVIOUR IN THE
LIBRARY IS AFFECTING THE OTHERS AROUND YOU
USE THE BOOKS AND RESOURCES RESPECTFULLY
SHOW THEIR LOVE FOR READING. THEY ARE
HELPFUL TO OTHERS MEDIA CENTER USERS
ENJOY SHARING A BOOK WITH A FRIEND
SHARE LIMITED RESOURCES AS WELL AS THEIR
KNOWLEDGE

We show: empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and

we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

RISK TAKERS!
EXPLORE UNKNOWN LITERATURE AND NEW
LIBRARY FORMATS SUCH AS E-BOOKS, ONLINE
DATA BASES, WIKIS AND BLOGS
ATTEMPT TO READ A BOOK OR TOPIC THAT
MAY BE CHALLENGING

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination. We work independently

and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful
and resilient in the face of challenges and change

BALANCED!
USE A BALANCED VARIETY OF SOURCES IN
PRINT AND ELECTRONIC FORMAT FOR
INQUIRIES

UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A TIME AND PLACE

FOR EVERYTHING

We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our livesintellectual,

physical, spiritual and emotionalto achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We
recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

REFLECTIVE!
REFLECT ON AND CONNECT WHAT THEY READ TO
THEIR OWN LIVES.
EVALUATE AND SELECT RESOURCES
REFLECT THROUGHOUT THE INQUIRY PROCESS
AND ONCE COMPLETED
CONSIDER LITERATURE AS A WAY OF
UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF AND CAN HELP YOU
MAKE SENSE OF THE WORLD AROUND YOU.
IDENTIFY YOUR WEAKNESSES IN INFORMATION
LITERACY AND WORK ON HOW TO IMPROVE
THEM.
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to
understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and
personal development.