Carey School has two libraries – one for grades PK-6 and one for grades 7-12.  

The mission of the Carey Library is to encourage students to become lifelong learners.  The library provides resources that will enhance the educational experience and uses those resources to promote literacy and teach students how to effectively access and use information. 

Carey Library Objectives:
The objectives of the librarian are:

1. To teach students to access, evaluate and use information
2. To maintain and build a balanced collection of resources to meet the needs of the school (this includes databases, books, and electronic devices)
3. To collaborate with other teachers to incorporate resources that will enhance education.
4. To create a welcoming and comfortable learning environment.
5. To encourage school-wide participation in library-related activities. 
   
   

Long Term Goals
The long term goals of this library are:

1. Establish a welcoming environment which students will voluntarily enter
2. Collaborate with other teachers to develop and improve instruction
3. Increase use of online databases
4. Plan and implement monthly library events and/or clubs
5. Research opportunities for community involvement, such as book fairs or interlibrary loan.