About the School Library Program

Every student at Lincoln-Hubbard enjoys a weekly, scheduled period of whole class instruction with School Librarian Carole Stubeck. During these instructional periods, students engage with curricular topics following a progression of skills throughout the grades.

The four strands of the Summit Public Schools Library Media Curriculum are:

• 1. Literature Appreciation (or the “Joy of Reading”)

  2. Coding and Robotics - problem solving, creativity, computational thinking

  3. Digital Citizenship - using technology responsibly, ethically, and safely

  4. Research and Inquiry - asking and answering questions using library resources, both print and online

Students also have the opportunity to borrow library materials from the library´s collection each week during this instructional period. The library supports free-choice and discovery to promote a love of reading.

The Hubbard Learning Commons - Our Story

In the summer of 2015, the existing library space at LH was completely renovated and transformed into a ¨learning commons¨ funded through the generosity of local benefactor Morry Hubbard (1909-2010), a lifelong Summit resident and former student at Lincoln School. It was Mr. Hubbard´s significant monetary contribution to the Summit Area Public Foundation in 1996 which prompted the renaming of our school from Lincoln to Lincoln-Hubbard. Funds from his donation were used in the renovation of our library space into a learning commons and for this reason, the library is now named the Hubbard Learning Commons, or ¨The Commons.¨

The word library places emphasis on the collection of books and materials, which while a vital component of the learning commons, is just one aspect of this space. The use of the term learning commons is intentional as it evokes the purpose of the space as ¨a shared space for learning.¨

To this end, design elements were chosen to foster the learning commons model; all interior shelving and tables are on casters to reflect the intended flexibility in room arrangement which allows for any learning situation.

Use of the term learning commons also fosters a subtle change in mindset towards more collaborative ways of thinking and working together. Our learning commons is truly the ¨hub¨ of Lincoln-Hubbard School.

Library Policies and Procedures

Collection development is a critical and ongoing professional responsibility of the School Librarian. We strive to maintain an up to date library collection of the highest quality materials to support student´s interests as well as curricular needs.

Students in all grades are encouraged to borrow widely from the library´s extensive collection of materials including books, magazines, and playaways (audio books) up to the borrowing limit allowed for their grade level. All materials are due on the following library day but may be renewed if a student needs more than one week.

Borrowing limits:

Students in Grades 3-5 may borrow up to 5 items at one time.

Students in Grade 2 may borrow up to 3 items the first month of school and then progress to up to 5 items.

Students in Grade 1 begin the school year able to borrow 1 book, then progress to 2 books after Halloween, and 3 books in January. During this time, the first grade students are gradually exposed to the different areas in the library in order to familiarize them with the library´s materials and procedures.

Parents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their child´s borrowing in support of their reading interests. Please email Mrs. Stubeck at cstubeck@summit.k12.nj.us with specific questions or comments on student borrowing.

Meet the Librarian

Carole Stubeck has served as the School Librarian at Lincoln-Hubbard School since the start of the 2011-2012 school year. She was honored to be selected as Lincoln-Hubbard's Teacher of the Year for 2015-2016. Carole frequently tells people she has the best job in the building because she gets to teach all L-H students for all five of their elementary years while being surrounded by books in a beautiful space.

Carole has completed the three year district Leadership program and currently serves on the district's Equity Advisory Committee (EAC). From 2016-2020 she represented the school district as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Summit Free Public Library as the Superintendent´s Delegate. Carole is a member of the American Library Association (ALA), AASL, and New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL). She is the author of Enabling Inquiry Learning in Fixed-Schedule Libraries: an Evidence-Based Approach which appeared in the Jan/Feb 2015 issue of Knowledge Quest, the professional journal of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).

Carole earned the Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from Rutgers University School of Communication and Information (May 2011) and holds the School Library Media Specialist Certificate. Carole has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Lehigh University and spent many years working in finance prior to becoming a librarian.

Carole enjoys spending time with her family, reading, yoga and meditation, and being anywhere near the ocean, but especially on Cape Cod.