Library and Media Services Director
2400 San Bernardo Ave.,
2nd Floor, Office# C230
Laredo, Texas 78043
Email: mpaez@laredoisd.org
Office#: 956-273-1720
Fax#: 956-273-1729
Mely Paez
Nora Reyes
Administrative Assistant
Email: nreyes@laredoisd.org
Office#: 956-273-1720
Fax#: 956-273-1729
Library & Media Services
MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES
Mission: The mission of The Laredo Independent School District Library is to function as an integral part of the total educational program. The libraries serve students, faculty, administration, and staff of L.I.S.D. Librarians work in partnership with the academic departments to enhance the learning experience outside the classroom by providing and maintaining a learning environment where materials in all formats and people are brought together to foster the development of independent learning skills.
Goals: The primary goal of the program is:
To improve our libraries by meeting or exceeding state standards for recognized status, which include staffing patterns, library collection ratio, the use of technology, and up to date library collections.
To encourage each student to achieve his/her full potential
To influence each student to become literate life-long learners so that they may become active and involved citizens
To help students grow in techniques for acquiring information, knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning
To provide instruction and guidance in the use of research materials
To provide guidance in the appropriate use of the Internet in an academic setting
To provide a wide selection of leisure reading and to encourage students to become independent readers
To provide an active and stimulating atmosphere for information users
Objectives:
L.I.S.D. libraries will systematically update the library collections annually to meet state recognized status in accordance with student ratio and campus quota.
L.I.S.D. libraries will implement flexible scheduling to maximize library accessibility to students
L.I.S.D. will provide library personnel with specialized Professional Development and Training
L.I.S.D. will adhere to the library recognized state standards for recommended staffing and facilities at district and campus levels
Programs
Elementary Accelerated Reader Guidelines (Spanish)
Resources
📕2023-2024 Library & Media Services Department Handbook📕
News & Information
REQUIRED READING FOR INCOMING 3RD - 11TH GRADE STUDENTS
