Southern High School Library Media Center
SHS Book Club is returning for 2012-2013!
Monthly meetings will be in media center during each lunch period: A, B, C. Stop by the media center or visit Blackboard for more information! Book Club Information
The Library Media Center is now on Blackboard.
Login for database passwords, booklists, program information, and more!
Teen Reading Incentive Programs for 2012-2013
Our teen reading initiatives are back by popular demand.
Stay tuned for more details including drawing schedule and prizes from local businesses.
Bulldog Books (Peer Recommendations)– Students complete a short form which will briefly tell peers about a book from our collection and promote reading.
We will post these recommendations.
Student Picks- Students let us know what books and/or topics they want to see in our collection. The books can be for leisure reading or to support curriculum topics.
Five for a Prize- Check out a book and tell us about the book when you return it. Select a small prize for every book and get your name in a large prize drawing for every five books. Starting soon!
Celebration Books- In honor of a special event, donate $20 for a book to be purchased for the media center! A special plate with your dedication will be placed in the front of the book.
| Library Media Center Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Starnes | Library Media Specialist | estarnes@aacps.org |
| Kathie Eppinger | Library Media Assistant | keppinger@aacps.org |
| Loretta Clark | Technology Support Technician | lrclark@aacps.org |
Student Access
| Media Center Hours: | |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 7:00am - 3:00pm |
| Friday | 7:00am - 2:10pm |
Vision
Graduates of Southern High School are information-powered citizens who are committed to literacy and prepared for the challenging demands of the twenty-first century. They are lifelong readers and learners who use information and technology in an ethical manner that enables them to solve problems and to satisfy their curiosity in their professional and personal lives.
Mission
Provide intellectual and physical access to print and electronic materials approved by AACPS. Provide instruction that fosters reading for leisure, reading for knowledge, and the effective use of information and ideas. Collaborate with the learning community to provide integrated instruction that differentiates for all student needs and enhances student achievement.
Philosophy
The library media center is the dynamic hub of our student centered learning community in which all team members collaborate as partners in the educational process, thus preparing students to be information-powered citizens in a world of traditional printing and transforming electronic technologies.
Students have access to the library media center throughout the school day with classes, in small groups and individually.
Students have remote access via home computers.
Research projects use a variety of technologies to locate and present information.
The library media center provides a wide range of current resources in a variety of formats that appeal to varied learning styles.
Passes:
Students sent to the media center independently during class must have a pass from their teacher and sign in when they arrive and sign out when they leave. Those students who wish to come to the media center during lunch must have a pass. There are a limited number of monthly passes issued on a first come first serve basis. Students who come before or after school do not need passes.
Circulation of materials
- Regular collection books may be checked out for three weeks and may be renewed.
- Reference books and encyclopedias may be checked out overnight.
- Back issue of magazines and vertical file materials may be checked out for one week.
- Each student is responsible for materials checked out. Overdue notices will be sent via the 1A teacher. Any lost or damaged materials will require payment.