Mission Statement

The primary goal of the Edwin H. Land Library is to support and enrich the curricula of the Norwich Free Academy by providing access to diverse resources in a variety of formats that are stimulating, interesting and informative, with breadth and depth of content, and varied in perspective on issues, and to provide instruction that fosters competence in the effective use of these materials. The secondary goal is provide informational and recreational materials for the students and staff of the Academy and its surrounding communities.

As schools prepare students for citizenship in the twenty-first century, information problem-solving skills are paramount. Students must learn to access, process and apply information to problems and decisions to make meaning from the vast amounts of readily available, complex data. The Library Media program will play a central role in preparing teachers and students to navigate complex information resources, while also providing bibliographic instruction and the encouragement of leisure reading.

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