About the NHS LMC

Library Hours

Monday:  8:00 AM - 3:45 PM

Tuesday:  8:00 AM - 3:45 PM

Wednesday:  8:00 AM - 3:45 PM

Thursday:  8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday:  8:00 AM - 3:45 PM

NHS LMC Policies & Procedures

The NHS LMC serves as a resource center for reading, quiet study and research. Students who wish to socialize are asked to utilize the cafeteria. Classroom expectations of courtesy, respect and consideration apply in the LMC. No food or drink are allowed in the LMC. Failure to abide by these expectations will result in a referral to administration and may result in the loss of LMC privileges. 

Circulation

• Books circulate for 3 weeks 

• Periodicals, and AV materials circulate for 1 week 

• Students who have overdue materials may lose LMC borrowing privileges until the materials are renewed, returned or replaced

• Students are responsible for the replacement costs of lost and or damaged materials

Computers

The NHS LMC has computers that are available for students to use in a responsible manner. Use of the computers is for curriculum related purposes only and subject to the terms of the Computer Use Agreement that students and parents sign. Any improper use of any of the computers will result in the loss of computer privileges.

Passes from Study Hall

Freshman and Sophomore students that have a completed student pass, signed by their subject area teacher, to the LMC from their study hall must report to and sign-in with the library media staff. The student must return to the study hall if the LMC has reached maximum occupancy. Failure to report to either destination is considered a class cut and will result in referral to administration and loss of LMC privileges.

Recommendations are welcome 

If you'd like to recommend a resource, fill out the Purchase Request Form.

Scanning In

All students must scan in with their ID cards when entering the LMC and scan out when exiting the LMC.

Services 

The LMC maintains a collection of over 20,000 items, including print and AV materials, that are indexed by the public access catalog, Destiny.  The computerized circulation system allows us to easily identify books that are in circulation and to place a hold on requested items.  This system is integrated with an online catalog that allows patrons to search for LMC materials electronically at school and at home.  The reference collection in the LMC is extensive and designed to meet the needs of each department’s curriculum.  Also included in our holdings are a wide variety of periodicals, many of which are retained in our periodical archives.  In addition to our outstanding holdings, the NHS LMC subscribes to numerous online databases to further support the information needs of our students and teachers. Users may print out or email articles from school as well as access the databases from remote locations. 

NHS Library Staff

Our Mission

The mission of the Newtown High School Library Media Program is to ensure that the Newtown High School community has access to diverse resources and technologies that inspire and support superior research, personal enrichment and a love of reading. Through the delivery of a robust curriculum, aligned with state and national standards, the Library Media Specialists instruct students in the development of 21st century skills necessary to succeed in an ever changing world and competitive job market.

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Through the collaborative development of engaging research experiences, Library Media Specialists embed rigorous 21st Century skills instruction across all subject areas to provide students with opportunities to become critical and effective users of information, creative problem solvers and socially responsible contributors to society.

The Newtown High School Library Media Center is the central learning hub of the school. Not limited to the physical space of the media center, the library media program’s impact reaches far and wide.  Created in response to high demand of limited space, staff and resources, the NHS LMC website provides 24/7 access to a wealth of online academic and instructional resources such as an online library catalog, extensive database collection, eBooks, resource lists, research guides and more.

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As specialists in information and communications technology, Library Media Specialists are uniquely qualified to help teachers embed critical information, technology and media literacy skills into their instruction.  By providing models for instructional and research strategies to staff and students, the library media program strives to foster a community that pursues rigorous academic goals and personal responsibility.  

Our Program Goals

• Work collaboratively with teachers to develop research units that are rich with opportunities for students to develop critical thinking and information, technology and media literacy skills

• Maintain an up-to-date, diverse collection of resources that meet the instructional goals of teachers as well as the learning needs and interests of our students

• Provide students, faculty and staff with 24/7 access to an online library catalog, an extensive database collection, resource lists, eBooks, research guides and more through our library website

• Foster a love of reading in students by offering a selection of quality literature in addition to hosting a monthly book club

• Offer ongoing group and individualized professional development opportunities for teachers in the use and integration of information, technology and media literacy skills

• Provide easy access to resources and technologies that meet the demands of changing national and state educational initiatives