Stevens Library Media Center
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Library Media Program

     A sequenced program of library media instruction begins by introducing young students to the format of books, the enjoyment of reading, and the development of responsible book-borrowing habits.

•     With primary students, the emphasis will be on reading for pleasure; finding books of interest; using a library card; and the cycle of borrowing, returning, and borrowing again.  We will learn how a library is organized, and explore seasonal themes, authors and illustrators.
   
•      Intermediate students will focus on information seeking, or research, as an integral part of the library program.  Students will learn about many different sources for reliable information, beginning with a dictionary, a set of encyclopedias, an almanac, and moving on to databases and the Internet.  We will also practice using the Dewey Decimal system and enjoy the many genres of fictional literature for children.

     During a child's elementary years, an effective library media program will help to establish a lifelong habit of reading, both for pleasure and for information.  That, simply stated, is the overriding mission of the program.

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     As Library Media Specialist, I reach and teach all of our students, and extend my professional services to our faculty and staff as well.  I am genuinely excited to model and foster good reading and information seeking skills in our school community, and I will always welcome your interest in the library media program here at Stevens Elementary School.

Ms. Alison Cuyler, LMS
 

Library Collection        Borrowing Policies        (Library Media Program)