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Welcome to the Upper School Learning Commons
Each day in the library begins with laughter, conversations about the day’s classes, and chit-chat about life. It is a vibrant place to start the day. Upper school students frequently gather to begin their days just this way. Later in the day, students in their required study halls fill many tables and study carrels. BBC News streams on the big display, while other displays stream student club meetings or announcements.
There is a quiet side and a “social” side. Teachers often spend their planning periods in the library as well, often on the “social” side, giving students another point of contact. Two student study rooms offer groups of students a place to concentrate, brainstorm, and share coursework. Parents are encouraged to request and/or check books out from the library any weekday from 8:00h to 17.30h. Anytime you have a question, please do not hesitate to stop by or email the librarian, Liz Keating, at lizkeating@asmadrid.es.
ASM Libraries’ Guiding Statements
Mission: The mission of the ASM Libraries is to nurture the love of reading and to support the information needs of the ASM community by inspiring critical thinking, inquiry, and lifelong learning. Through collaboration, communication, and innovation, the library staff develops its programming and instruction to satisfy the varied curricular and recreational needs of its users.
Library Bill of Rights
They also are guided by the National Council of Teacher of English’s (NCTE) statement on student’s rights: The Student’s Right to Read
Collection Development Statement:
To provide materials and resources that will enrich and support the curriculum and personal needs of the users, taking into consideration their various interests, abilities, and learning styles;
To provide a collection of materials and resources that comprehensively answers the queries of curious, growing minds and supports their intellectual growth;
To provide materials and resources that present multiple perspectives and points of view in a setting where these ideas can be discussed logically using critical analysis;
To select materials in all formats, including up-to-date, high-quality, varied literature, to develop and strengthen a love of reading.
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