Media Center Program   

The Schedule
Students in grades K-5 will visit the Media Center on a weekly basis.  The classes in K-2 and 3-5 will alternate meeting between the library and the computer lab. Students will borrow library books in the library every other week. The Media Specialist will work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to create multimedia projects in the computer lab. 

The Curriculum
Technology will be integrated across the curriculum. Students will be introduced to many programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Publisher, Type II Learn, and Kidspiration.  Students will also have the opportunity to navigate the Internet to find information and do research on specific topics.  

Students in grades K-5 will also be introduced to the database Athena, which is our online catalog system.  Students will be able to use this database to find materials in our library.  Students will learn how to do an author, subject and title search to identify the books that we have in our collection.  The Media specialist will introduce how to read a call number and independently find a book in the library.   

The Collection
The B. F. Gibbs Media Center has a large selection of items that relate to the curriculum and reading needs of students and teachers in grades PreK-5. Students may check out printed materials, while teachers and staff also have access to other materials such as videos and magazines, as well. 
All materials are selected according to criteria relating to the appropriateness of content and the durability. Donations of books may be accepted at a later date as we continue to update our collection. Individuals wishing to donate books or media might contact individual teachers.

Student Loans
The normal check-out period for students is two weeks.
 
Overdue Books 
When a student has an overdue book, he or she cannot borrow another book from the library until the overdue book is returned. No fines are charged for overdue books and children will be able to reserve a book during their regularly scheduled class. Reserved books can be taken out once the overdue book is returned.

Lost or Damaged Books
The full replacement cost will be charged for any lost materials.  Books not returned or paid for by the end of the school year will cause the child's report card to be held by the office.
If a book is damaged while checked out to a student, all efforts will be made to try to repair the book. If the book is damaged beyond repair, it will be treated like a lost book and full replacement cost will be charged.

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