Teacher Services
The Library as a Resource Hub
The library acts as a resource hub for the school. Along with a variety of print materials, the library provides access to digital and video resources, including databases, online periodicals, and academic and feature-length films. Additionally, the library has media equipment available for students and teachers to check out. Our list of equipment includes, but is not limited to, CD players, camcorders, microphones, data projectors, tape recorders, overhead projectors, and digital cameras.
Use of the Library by Classes
Teachers may bring their classes to the library for research. To sign up your classes, call, email, or talk to any of the four library employees in person. Because of the high demand for library space, we recommend that you schedule your classes as far in advance as possible.
Collaborating
All of the librarians are available to collaborate with teachers on integrating library and information literacy skills into research-based projects. Such skills include finding and identifying potential resources, evaluating the validity of those resources, and avoiding issues of plagiarism.
Teaching Research and Information Literacy Lessons to Classes
At the beginning of your research-based projects, have a librarian present an information literacy lesson to your students. Lessons span a range of topics including web site evaluation, using databases, and the proper citation of sources. The librarians are available to conduct these lessons both in the library and in your classroom.
Assembling Book Carts and Webliographies
A "book cart", in the sense used here, is an assortment of books and other print materials about a specific topic. A "webliography" is a subject-specific compilation of website links. The librarians are available to assemble book carts and/or webliographies for your students to use during research-based projects.
Training Sessions for Teachers
The library offers faculty/staff training sessions on topics ranging from integrating information literacy skills with your curriculum to the proper use and handling of AV equipment. A list of these sessions will appear on the library website in the future. To schedule a session, contact the library at least a week before you would like the session to occur.
Answering Questions Pertaining to Copyright Issues
Not sure what copyright law has to say about assembling an anthology of previously published poems and passing out copies in class? How about photocopying the first three chapters from an out-of-print textbook and posting them online? The librarians are available to answer these and other copyright questions. Since some questions may require research of the finer points of copyright law, please submit your questions at least a day before you need an answer.
Acquiring New Resources
The library acquires new resources on an ongoing basis, and we are always interested in your suggestions. Contact any of the library employees if there is a book or other resource you think the library should have.