Vision and Mission Statement


Vision and Mission Statements
Purpose	Vision statements can take many forms. They answer the question: "What will success look like?" Their main purpose is to articulate the "dream" state of the library media center. Knowing the path and communicating it to all...on a day-to-day basis...are both esstential to administering dynamic library media programs for students and staff. "The value in knowing your final destination (your vision) is that you can choose to take the specific paths that lead you there. Your action is intentional and keeps you pointed in the right direction." Sideroad There is a saying, "If not the lead sled dog, the view never changes."
Task	All graduate students will investigatge library media vision statements, research, and marketing resources to develop a vision and mission statement for the library media center. The vision and mission statement must be in align with Baltimore County Public Schools Blueprint for Progress, Master Plan, and the school mission, goals, and program. See class notes of October 4th. Lisa Brennan's and the whiteboard notes.
Resources	Chesapeake High School website Creating a Vision and Mission Statement Vision and Mission: Seven Reasons Why You Need Both Sample school vision and mission statement Statement of Purpose - Mission Formulation Components of a Vision ISTC 601 Class 2004 - Draft Woodholme Vision Statement Massachusetts Planning Guide for School Library Media Centers BCPS Blueprint for Progress BCPS Master Plan IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto: The School Library in Teaching and Learning for All
Rubric	Collaboration
Date Due	9/19