The library media center is an integral component of the Middle School educational program, embodying the school’s philosophy of implementing, developing, enhancing, and promoting basic processing skills and information literacy. The center contains extensive, diverse materials in all formats, including print, multimedia, and electronic. The media center teacher in residence, in concert with the classroom teachers, provides assistance to individuals and small groups, as well as entire classes.
With the quantity of information doubling every few years, students cannot be expected to acquire all the facts of a given subject. Rather the media center can be instrumental in teaching students how to locate and process information, utilizing technology as a tool. In order to maximize the use of the media center, it is recommended that students observe the following procedures:
1. The library is open from 7:20 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. When visiting as an individual during class periods, a signed pass is required.
2. Students are permitted to come to the library during their lunch period however certain rules apply:
3. Students should become familiar with the procedures for checking out and returning materials, with the location and organization of the collection, and with proper use of the audio-visual equipment.
4. All books, except reference books, may be borrowed for three weeks and renewed twice.
5. Books can be placed on hold by filling out a hold slip which is located along with the bookmarks. Please give the hold request to the library staff.
6. Fines will be assessed for lost and/or damaged materials.
7. Students should browse and work quietly so that others are not disturbed.
The computer labs available are D203 (attached to the media center) and the two labs in the media center. Students may use the labs only when accompanied by their classroom teacher. A signed Acceptable User Policy (AUP) must be on file in order for a student to have access to Middle School computers.
The students, faculty, and staff of BTMS @Springside share the responsibility of maintaining an environment, which allows the library to serve the needs of all. Patrons are expected to maintain a quiet and courteous atmosphere and to respect the rules of the school as well as those specifically to the library. Two specific rules in the library are:
Students, who fail to meet their responsibilities in the library, will be given a verbal warning. If inappropriate behavior continues the student will then be asked to leave the media center.
BOOKS:
Circulation time frame: 3 Weeks
Maximum Check Out:
*Materials may be renewed unless requested by another person, or if the patron has overdue books or outstanding fines.
REFERENCE MATERIALS:
PERIODICALS:
Returning Materials
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