Jefferson Davis High School
Library Media Center Handbook
Media Specialists
Priscilla Collins
Ida Graham
Our School’s Website address is:
http://www.jd.mps-al.org/
The Library Media Center Handbook is being provided to each faculty member as a reference for media services and resources. It is necessary for faculty to collaborate in order to help students achieve the most from their educational experience.
OPAC
Online Public Access Catalog
The Library Media Center utilizes OPAC, which is an automated card catalog and circulation system which can be accessed by students, parents, and teachers at:
https://library.mps.k12.al.us/opac/jeffedhs/index.html#menuHome
Mission
The mission of the library program is to ensure that students and teachers are effective users of ideas and information, and that students are empowered to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.
Henry Ward Beeche
Library Advisory Committee
Tammy Timmons
Shenitra Dees
Gwennecia Perry
LaShonda Harris
Lola Boldon
Kelley Hill
Kenisha Young
Sylvia Goshton
The role of the Library Advisory Committee is to consult with and make recommendations to the library media specialist concerning our library needs. They will also advise the media specialist of specific findings, issues, problems and concerns related to the library media center and make recommendations.
Library Hours
7:15 AM – 3:00 PM (Monday-Friday)
Students must have a pass and an instructional purpose to enter the library.
Equipment available to teachers
Laminator Bulletin board paper
Ellison letter-cutter Paper Cutter
Poster Maker (Black and White)
Color Poster Maker (see form for approval)
Classroom Use of the Library Media Center
Reservations are Necessary! The research/computer lab section of the library is available for class reservations
Contact Mrs. Graham () or visit the library media center to reserve a day. The calendar fills up quickly, so plan accordingly.
Submit a Collaborative Planning Form at least one week before your class is scheduled to come. Let us know if your class needs a research orientation, list of helpful websites, additional resources, etc.
Teachers must remain with their classes during the entire library time. Teachers are expected to directly supervise their students and assist in enforcing library rules.
DO NOT reserve the library when you know that you will be absent. Likewise, teachers should have a back-up lesson plan in case of illness on a scheduled library visit day.
Student Passes
To enter the library, each student must have a pass and a purpose. Only complete official school passes by a teacher will be accepted. “Library” must be listed as the destination.
Do not send more than two (2) students at a time from your class unless you first check with a media specialist. Passes from subs are not accepted!
Why was my student sent back to class?
· Name not on pass (only one name per pass)
· Student pass was not on official school pass.
· Student was off task.
· Student was disruptive or disrespectful.
· The library was full (no more computers)
Network Passwords
Please make sure that your students know their username and password to log-on to the computer. Students who do not have this information will not be able to access the Internet.
Teacher Workroom
The teacher workroom is located in the back of the library. Paper cutters, laminator, poster maker, Ellison die cut, etc.
The laminator is turned on throughout the day, each day. It goes on standby, if no one uses it for a while. Please make sure the green ready button is on before you begin laminating.
Back Door
The library media center back door is for Teachers and Library Staff ONLY. Students are to enter and exit from the front doors. NO STUDENTS ARE TO ENTER OR EXIT THROUGH THE BACK DOOR.
Jefferson Davis High School
Library Media Center
Teacher Collaboration Form
Today’s Date ______Date Requested ______
Teacher ______# of Students ______
Briefly describe the project and attach the student assignment ______
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Content Objectives ______
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How will the product be evaluated? Please attach a copy of your rubric or assessment tool.
Check all that apply.
Assessment Tool
__Define the question __Formulates thesis statement
__Distinguish between primary and secondary __Develops key words
__Locates appropriate sources __Narrows topic
__Uses variety of operators __Understands the org. of library
__Uses online catalog __Utilizes reference materials
__Uses electronic databases __Evaluates resources
__Creates bibliography/works __Cites parenthetical citations
__Uses note-taking techniques __Can define plagiarism
__Exhibits respect for other materials __Evaluate personal research process
QUEST Research
__Questioning __Understanding __Evaluations __Synthesizing __Transforming
Research Tools
__Online Catalog __Print __Encyclopedia __Reference Books
__Non- fiction books __Online Databases
Technology Tools
__Word __Excel __PowerPoint __LCD projector
Select which time slot:
_____ 1st
_____ 2nd
_____ 3rd
_____ 4th
_____ 5th
_____ 6th
_____ 7th
Color Poster Maker Request
Teacher ______
Date ______
Subject ______
Please attach a copy of the document you are requesting to have made into a poster. This should be on a full sheet of paper (8.5 x 11). Posters will be made once a week, so please plan accordingly. Make sure what you are requesting is for instructional purposes only.
Approved Denied
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Bobby Abrams, Principal