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WHS Library Media CenterCurriculum, Collaboration, Community

+Vision

The library media center is a dynamic space that supports a culture of reading, learning, and inquiry. Students often visit the media center to: Work on projects or homework Learn new computer and research skills Participate in clubs and school activities Access the Internet or print out homework assignments And, find an exciting book to read

+Curriculum, Collaboration, Community Goals of Library Media Center (LMC)

Engage students in the process of inquiry and critical thinking; Utilize technology to increase student access to and effective

use of information across the curriculum; Focus on literacy as a critical component of academic success

and prerequisite to building skills of inquiry and critical thinking;

Collaborate with teachers to integrate information literacy and 21st Century Skills© across the curriculum;

Build and maintain a collection that is current and that meets the needs of the school as a learning community; and,

Promote reading through book clubs, book talks, book lists, book reviews, blogging, book displays, storytelling, and more!

Cultivate a culture and community of active learning and reflection.

+Curriculum, Collaboration, Community LMC Tech Services

Provide opportunities for professional development Coordinate the installation of new equipment, including

projectors, speakers, document cameras. Coordinate setups in auditorium and commons Coordinate copier repair and maintenance Coordinate checkout of tech equipment, including:

digital cameras flip cameras multi-media head sets laptop and projector

+Collaboration

Provide opportunities for integrating technology in current curriculum.

Work with teachers to design and implement integrated lessons that meet state standards.

Assist teachers in the instruction of lessons that integrate technology.

Collaborate on developing assessment of integrated projects and assignments.

+Community

The library media center is a community space where the academic and social climates of WHS meet.

Activities of all disciplines take place in the media center.

Students are encouraged to use the space for social interaction, intellectual discourse, and scholarly endeavors.

Technology and literacy drive media center activities—as defined by 21st Century Skills and multiple-literacies.

Student expectations are the same before school, during lunch hour, and after school.

+As members of a learning community, students will Follow school policies in the library media center. For

example, eat lunch in the commons, keep cell phones and ipods in lockers, and request a pass to leave class.

Act in a scholarly manner. For example, be respectful of others, show openness to learning new concepts and ideas, and have tolerance for differences in opinions and thought.

Use the media center as a resource to support personal and academic growth. For example, read a YA novel, find information on a hobby or sport, do research for a paper.

Use technology and online resources ethically and responsibly, in and out of school. For example, use Internet to seek information, access online databases, create a photo storybook report.

Take time to be reflective of your behavior, learn from your mistakes, and remain open to “starting over.”

+How do students use the media center

Students visit the media to: Use the computers Print an assignment Study for a test Check out a book Attend a club meetings Relax and recharge Talk with the media center staff

+Acceptable activities before school and during lunch

Homework

Drawing

Internet Research

Reading

Email

Chess or Mancalla

Coloring

Google Earth

Social discourse

Assigned projects

Club meetings

Multi-media projects

Edit digital photos

Read online news or magazines

Watch online sport videos

+Study Hall Guidelines

Students may use the media center to work on assigned projects during their study hall period.

Students must get a pass from their teacher prior to the study hall period.

Passes must be official and include the date/time and project student should be working on.

Students must check in with their study hall teacher before going to the media center.

Students are expected to stay on task.

+Study Hall Guidelines

Students may be sent back to study hall with warning if they are: Playing computer games Disruptive or distracted Texting or talking on a cell phone Not working as instructed

Students may be sent back to study hall without warning if they (are/have): Damaging property Using proxy site to access blocked sites No Pass Left w/o permission

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WHS Library Media CenterCurriculum, Collaboration, Community