Library Media Center

The Library Media Centers in the Sewanhaka Central High School District are equipped with high-speed internet access, independent learning spaces and a teaching room to help each student reach his or her potential. In addition, each library houses a STEAM Makerspace Center which supports curriculum-driven, project-based assignments as well as independent endeavors. The library media specialists teach hundreds of classes per year in a diversity of subject areas and grade levels. The librarians and subject teachers collaborate on lesson planning to facilitate student understanding of the techniques and strategies needed to satisfy their informational needs as well as prepare them for postsecondary education.

 The library media specialists also teach digital and media literacy, guiding their students to think critically and use technology in a safe, responsible and mindful way. The program includes, but is not limited to, instruction in digital citizenship, cyberbullying, online safety and various methods of online evaluation.

The library media specialists distribute and maintain the print and electronic resources that support the curriculum. The five schools of the District form a network of exchange, and in addition are part of several library networks (school, public, academic and special library groups), allowing for greater student access to information and resources