"All
students can learn through engagement with school libraries.
School libraries play a transformative role in the lives of students
- not only by helping them develop intellectually, as measured by
standardized test scores - but by encouraging students'
intellectual, social and cultural development."
School Library Journal, April 2008
The Library Media program
supports and promotes the instructional goals of the West Hartford
Public Schools by meeting the information needs of students and
staff. To address these needs, the library media
program provides instruction, services, and
resources to prepare students for the demands of an information-rich
society. Three essential components comprise the framework for
effective library media programs: learning and teaching, information
access and delivery, and program administration. Conard High
School's library media program creates a foundation for lifelong
learning by providing:
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instruction and
learning experiences which encourage students and staff to become
discriminating users of information through instruction
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a range of
curriculum-based resources in a variety of formats: books,
magazines, videotapes, audiotapes, and on-line services
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leadership and
assistance to staff in integrating information technology with
classroom curriculum
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books that support the
curriculum in a variety of reading levels
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magazines and books that
appeal to student interest
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information technology
which enhances communication, presentation and research skills
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guidelines for responsible
use of information technology
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facilities
which include areas for reading, viewing, listening, research and
instruction
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an information center which provides opportunities for students to
make connections across the curriculum
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Library
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Library
passes are required for admittance to the library for all
periods, including lunch periods, except for students on SRP.
Library passes are obtained from subject teachers or library
staff. Study hall teachers do not issue library passes.
However, study hall teachers must co-sign passes written by
subject teachers. Students leave their passes on the
desk upon entering the library. After entering, students
with a pass remain in the library for the entire period.
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Students
who cut or who are asked to leave the library may be denied
library privileges during the school day for a period of
time ranging from one week to the balance of the semester.
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Borrowing
policies, loan periods and fines
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Books and most
other materials may be borrowed for 3 weeks and they may be
renewed after that time if no one is waiting for them.
Videotapes may be borrowed for one day only.
Audiovisual equipment may be borrowed by students only with
a written permission slip from the teacher. Student ID cards
may be requested but not retained for circulation of other
materials.
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Students take
responsibility for materials and equipment used in the
facility and those checked out. Overdue fines are $.05 per
day for circulating materials and $1.00 per day for
videotapes. Photocopying and printing is $.10 per page.
Transparencies for student presentations are made free of
charge.
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