We opened our doors in December 2015 and the PAUS Library has shaped into a thriving, shared space that is wonderful to visit. If you care to check out a book, use a computer, talk with a PAUS teacher, interventionist or librarian, play a game with a friend, or find a quiet space to do your work, you have chosen the right place to be!
After living and breathing in this bright, sunny space for over three years, we have seen numerous types of activities taking place here. There's been students who visit the space for silent reading, and some who need to return a book and find a new one. Two reading interventionists operate from the offices within the library space, which is welcoming to students and inviting for developing literacy. Putnam Avenue also hosts its monthly staff meetings within the Learning Commons as it is large and expansive to accommodate our ever-growing staff.
The School Library Media Specialists’ mission is to support the educational and informational needs of our patrons by encouraging inquiry, offering equitable access to all resources, engaging in literary discourse, imparting professional development and technical assistance, and providing a warm space where any learner can visit and feel welcome.
Marianne Bees
Librarian & Technology Specialist
Putnam Avenue Upper School
100 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Email: mbees@cpsd.us
Phone: 617.349.7780
If you have a technical issue, please email the help desk at Helpdesk@cpsd.us.
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Hrs: 8AM - 3:30PM
With the goal of preparing digital natives for the 21st century workforce, the skills and responsibilities of educators have increased. This is especially true for the School Library Media Specialist (SLMS) who navigates between five roles each day. The American Association of School Librarians (2009) has designated these roles as Leader, Teacher, Instructional Partner, Information Specialist, and Program Administrator. They are further illustrated as follows:
Reference
American Library Association. (2009). Empowering learners: Guidelines for school library media programs. Chicago, IL.: American Association of School Librarians.