 | The Library Media Center is the resource center of the school. The LMC houses both the Susan Heisey Been Library and the Frederica Academy Computer Lab. Frederica Academy has print editions of various reference publications available and subscribes to print editions of newspapers and periodicals. Frederica Academy also subscribes to password-required, on-line databases of reference materials and resources--which are accessible from any networked computer in the school or any other Internet-connected computer. All middle school and upper school students are instructed in use of the online database in collaboration with academic classes.
The LMC uses an automated catalog system which is searchable from all campus computers. The LMC operates on a semi-open schedule, with Lower School classes scheduled on a regular basis.
The Computer Lab is adjacent to the Susan Heisey Been Library and offers a demonstration station and 25 Windows-platform desktop computers connected to the Internet via the school network. All computers in the computer lab have WindowsXP and Office 2003. Regularly-scheduled computer applications classes are conducted by the Media Specialist for third through fifth grades. In addition, students and faculty have access to the computer lab during open lab times. |
Accessibility
The Frederica Academy Media Center is open to students and faculty from 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. each day. The Media Center is one in which students and teachers have access individually and in small groups to resources, the facility, and the media staff at the time of need. A semi-flexible schedule is utilized. A calendar of assigned class times in the Media Center Computer Lab and Media Center Library is maintained to allow teachers to sign up for open time for bringing their classes to the Media Center. Either the Media Specialist or Media Center Assistant is available for assistance at all times.
Students wishing to use the Media Center during class time must secure a permit authorized by their class period teacher except when they are a member of a class accompanied by the teacher.
Students may use the Media Center without a pass before and after the regular school day.
Operational Procedures
Bringing classes to the Media Center:
1. Teachers should check with the Media Specialist prior to bringing classes to the Media Center.
2. Teachers are required to come and remain with their class when entire classes are using the Media Center.
3. Student behavior is the responsibility of the teacher.
4. Teachers are encouraged to leave substitute plans which do not include use of the Media Center for the entire class.
Checking Out Materials by Students:
1. Students checking out more than two items at any given time must have special permission from the Media Specialist or Media Center Assistant.
2. Regular books are loaned for a two-week period with renewal by permission of media center staff. - Exception: Kindergarten loan period is one week.
Reserve books are loaned for three days or overnight by teacher request.
3. Reference books are to be used only in the Media Center. Students may check out old encyclopedias overnight or on weekends to be returned by 8:00 a.m. of the following day of school.
4. Back issues of magazines may be checked out overnight.
5. All materials checked out to a student become the sole responsibility of that student. Materials are to be returned by the due date. Charges for damaged or lost materials are as follows:
Lost books: $15.00
Lost magazines: $3.00
Damaged materials: to be determined by Media Center staff
6. A student who insists on returning Media Center materials late, has outstanding charges, or who has lost material will only be permitted to use materials in the Media Center until charges are paid.
Putting Materials on Reserve:
Teachers may request that media (both print and non-print) be placed on limited check-out, i.e. three-day loan or overnight loan, for class projects and/or term papers.
Utilizing Audio/Visual Technology Materials and Equipment:
1. All audio/visual materials are located in the Media Center and should be checked out through Media Center staff. Equipment and materials should be returned to the Media Center at the end of the day unless other arrangements have been made with Media Center staff.
2. Faulty equipment should be reported to Media Center staff who will arrange for repairs.
Use of Outside Resources:
Teachers who request additional print material from outside sources should give their request to the Media Specialist at least two weeks in advance.
Teaching Information Access Skills:
1. The Media Specialist will give instruction in research skills to students in grades 1-5 and as needed to students in grades 6-12.
2. If any teacher or paraprofessional needs instruction in the use of materials or equipment in the Media Center, the media center staff will be available to provide this instruction.
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| | | To promote literacy and the enjoyment of reading, viewing, and listening for young people of all ages and stages of development, to provide expertise in the use of information and instructional technologies, and to provide resources and activities that contribute to the curriculum and to lifelong learning. |
The Library Legacy Program affords friends of the library an opportunity to choose from a list of selected works that would enhance Frederica's library collection. These books may be purchased in honor or memory of someone special to the donor. Contact the LMC for details. (Ext. 504).
Other gifts of used materials that an individual may wish to donate to the library are subject to the Library Media Center's gift acceptance policy. Gifts to the media center will be accepted upon the same basis as purchased materials. |
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