Faculty Resources

When scheduling the library media center for a collaborative lesson with the librarians, please do the following:

• Check the Library Calendar in the menu to see the library media center availability.

• Fill out the Library Usage Request.

• You will need to meet with Mr. Hoskins and/or Mrs. Wimberly to complete a Collaborative Planning Form.*

*The Collaborative Planning Form is required for classes to come to the library. It is part of our evaluation process.

Collaborating with teachers to provide instruction on the following:

• Google Apps

• Databases

• Alexandria Library Catalog

• Subject specific lessons

• Research (MLA, APA, Chicago Style of citing sources; CRAAP Test to judge and filter internet content, search engine search skills, etc.).​

• Book Talks

• Creating books/materials lists for a specific topic or subject (e.g. WWII, Drug Addiction, Presidential Biographies, etc.).

• Pulling books/videos on various topics for class use in the library.

• Ordering books, periodicals, and DVDs teachers request as budget allows.

• Finding online resources to enhance instruction (webquests, videos, timelines, articles, etc.).

• Providing programs to promote literacy (Book Fair, Blind Date With a Book, Book Spine Poetry, Poetry Windows, Banned Books Week, Book March Madness, etc.).