Mission Statement

The mission of the Canton Middle and High School Libraries is to support all members of the school community with the resources and skills necessary to be successful readers, researchers, and users of information in the 21st century. To achieve this goal, the library staff will:

• Instruct students in the effective, efficient, and ethical use of resources and informational technology.
• Assist students in developing independent inquiry, research, and analytical skills for academic, personal, and recreational knowledge. 
• Collaborate with faculty members to develop, enhance, and enrich the curriculum across content areas and grade levels.
• Create an environment which promotes curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in acquiring and presenting new information.
• Provide opportunities to use the most current applications of educational and collaborative technologies as they continue to evolve.
• Promote and encourage learning and reading for instructional and recreational use by presenting a variety of genres and media formats.