Learn to respect and follow the rules in the library
regarding the care of books
Learn and utilize the Dewey Decimal system
Locate materials using the library card catalog
Understand and differentiate between fiction and non-fiction
Learn and identify characteristics of common literary
forms
Learn how to choose fiction and other literature of
personal interest and at appropriate developmental level
Recognize and celebrate that award-winning books reflect
literary and artistic excellence.
Relate literature to personal experiences
Compare their own interpretations of literature with
those of others
Appreciate materials that reflect diversity and diverse
perspectives
Recognize the importance of intellectual freedom and
access to information necessary in a democratic society
Search for information by subject, author and title
Use an encyclopedia, dictionary, almanac, atlas and
other reference materials
Develop the students' ability to be a life-long learner
by promoting the spirit of inquiry and teaching effective
fact finding skills.
The
library at St. Maria Goretti maintains a collection
of titles that support the Sacred Scripture performance
goals of the Diocese of Madison Religious Education
standards.
