Mission
The Library and Information Centre (LIC) provides excellent access to high quality information resources for recreation and study.
It plays a pivotal role as a stimulating learning environment, in which the information literacy and love of reading of the whole school community is nourished.
Guiding Principles
LIC goals are set within the six guiding principles suggested by the National Library:
Access
the school library is a hub and interface with organised systems for accessing and managing information and resources.
Information literacy
The school library is a learning environment central to the development of an information literate school community.
Information resources
The school library is a provider of information resources selected to meet the curriculum and information needs of the school.
Place
The school library is a student centred facility designed to play a key role in the intellectual, educational and cultural life of the school.
Reading
The school library is a foundation for the school’s literacy programmes and a catalyst for the development of lifelong readers.
Service
The school library is a managed centre of professional expertise and support for the school community.
Ministry of Education and National Library of New Zealand. 2002. The School Library and Learning in the Information Landscape. Wellington: Learning Media.