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Media Center Goals
Philosophy
Mission Statement
Policies:
Circulation
Overdues
Lost Books
Media Center Goals
· To encourage students to become life-long learners.
· To instill in them a love of reading.
· To teach them the necessary information literacy skills through the use of technology.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the media center is that it should be a friendly, inviting place operating as the hub of the school. It should be the place the school community turns to for materials and for the location, understanding, and use of information. The role of the media specialist should fulfill the four roles of teacher, instructional partner, information specialist and program administrator. The media specialist should work to further incorporate information literacy skills into the curriculum. Collaboration with teachers will provide students with the skills needed to enable them to become life-long learners, savvy users of information, and enthusiastic readers. These combined efforts will result in an enhanced curriculum and improved student performances.
Mission Statement
In an inviting atmosphere, the media center will provide students with a wide range of educational materials on appropriate levels of difficulty in a variety of formats with a diversity of appeal. These materials will enrich and support the curriculum while meeting the needs of both students and faculty. (adapted from the ALA Workbook)
Circulation Policy
Kindergarten and 1st grade - 1 book for 1 week.
2nd through 5th Grades - 2 books for 2 weeks.
4th and 5th Grades - may check out magazines for 2 weeks.
· Books may be renewed after the two-week period as long as the student has no overdue books.
· Magazines are available to read while in the media center.
· Reference books are reserved for use in the media center only so that they will always be accessible to students, teachers, and staff in the building.
Overdues
We do not charge for overdue books.
However, students will not be allowed to check out any more books until all overdue books are returned.
Lost Book Policy
We do charge for lost books.
Hardbacks - $15.00 Paperbacks - $5.00
Students will not be allowed to check out any more books until lost book fees are paid.
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