Media Center Philosophy
A media specialist is a professional educator who is committed to providing a quality educational program for all students.
The media specialist insures that the media center program is directly related to the instructional program and to the needs of students and teachers. Accomplishing this task requires the performance of many activities within the media center and the school at large, with the media specialist being many things to many people. Developing and maintaining a constructive climate in the media center is essential and is derived from the positive attitude of the media specialist. Working and dealing enthusiastically with students and staff is necessary to build the relationship between the media center and the classroom that provides an environment conducive to learning. Encouraging students to become independent users of media resources helps to create learning skills that will last a lifetime.
The media specialist is the key for providing services, materials and equipment needed for the fulfillment of individual and group needs. Print and nonprint materials must be organized and made available in a way that assures that they are easily accessible.
The media specialist is a vital partner in the instructional program, and as such assists teachers in planning and carrying out instruction dealing with media skills and helps to incorporate these skills into classroom teaching. Selecting and obtaining the best possible resources for instruction requires participation in curriculum and media committee planning. The entire staff benefits from continuing staff development opportunities which the media specialist offers in the use of materials and equipment. The media center and the media specialist are central to the school and the full accomplishment of its instructional purposes.
The media specialist insures that the media center program is directly related to the instructional program and to the needs of students and teachers. Accomplishing this task requires the performance of many activities within the media center and the school at large, with the media specialist being many things to many people. Developing and maintaining a constructive climate in the media center is essential and is derived from the positive attitude of the media specialist. Working and dealing enthusiastically with students and staff is necessary to build the relationship between the media center and the classroom that provides an environment conducive to learning. Encouraging students to become independent users of media resources helps to create learning skills that will last a lifetime.
The media specialist is the key for providing services, materials and equipment needed for the fulfillment of individual and group needs. Print and nonprint materials must be organized and made available in a way that assures that they are easily accessible.
The media specialist is a vital partner in the instructional program, and as such assists teachers in planning and carrying out instruction dealing with media skills and helps to incorporate these skills into classroom teaching. Selecting and obtaining the best possible resources for instruction requires participation in curriculum and media committee planning. The entire staff benefits from continuing staff development opportunities which the media specialist offers in the use of materials and equipment. The media center and the media specialist are central to the school and the full accomplishment of its instructional purposes.
Media Center Procedures
- Students must have signed agenda pass to enter the Media Center unless they are with the class.
- Students need to sign in on the laptop and leave their agenda at the circulation desk.
- Student Check-out: (total of three of any combination)
May check-out 2 printed books
May check–out 2 ebooks
May check-out 1 audio book
- The six computers in the front of the Media Center are Destiny look-up stations.
- Students doing research should have the approved sites designated on their agenda.
- Students should have no more than 10 minute allowance for check-out or anything else other than research.
Media Matters
A monthly news letter, to keep you up to date with the happenings and changes in the Media Center. Media Matters will be emailed to the teachers to share with the students and parents. The newletter will be posted on this website and posted around the school.
Students using the look up stations to
search Destiny for books of interest.
Students from Mrs. Coleman's Science class using the Media Center computer lab.
Reading Areas