Library Services Department

About PSJA Library Services

 
VISION
 
 The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Library Services Department promotes global literacy by fostering a learning environment that encourages collaboration, inquiry, and excellence.

MISSION
 
The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Library Services Department fosters a culture of literacy and inquiry within the school community, led by our professional certified librarians and trained staff. As essential members of instructional teams, our librarians serve as educators, working collaboratively with teachers to support curriculum design and delivery. They curate a well-rounded collection of both printed and digital materials, professionally developed for the diverse needs of our learners. Our librarians play a crucial role in guiding students to discover resources that prepare for college and career success.
 
GOALS

• Promote literacy and the development of lifelong readers among our students and staff by providing access to a wide range of high-quality print and digital materials.
• Support and facilitate dual language learning within our diverse student population by teaching students to think critically and independently to construct new understandings and insights from varied information sources.
• Integrate the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into our educational initiatives by promoting global awareness and responsible citizenship.
• Prepare students for success in higher education and future careers while optimizing the utilization of library resources, promoting research skills and critical thinking.
• Collaborate with school staff to enhance student achievement by aligning library resources and materials with the district's curriculum, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness in promoting a culture of inquiry.
• Teach students to engage with digital intellectual property responsibly, make informed online decisions, appreciate the significance of a digital identity, and practice positive digital citizenship.

Join our summer reading program!  Download a copy of the log by scanning the QR code or clicking on the link in the helpful links section of this page.

Summer Reading Logs are due at your school library by 8/30/2024