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Instruction/Sending Students to the Library
- I'd like support teaching research and literacy skills to students.
- We invite teachers in all content areas to collaborate with the library on inquiry/research projects; reading and writing activities; digital citizenship/media literacy/information literacy lessons; using technology resources. Email or visit us!
- May I bring my class to the library to browse and check out books?
- Yes, please! Email or visit us to schedule a time. We are also happy to visit your class with a curated selection of books for a variety of previewing activities and checkout.
- May I send students to the library independently during class?
- Please send students with a written pass, so we know they have permission and a purpose for being here. We expect students coming to the library during class to read or work (may include printing or finding a book) and to follow the school cell phone policy.
- Whom do I see about approving books and videos for instructional use?
- Per FCPS regulations, any book or film that is required reading or viewing must be approved by a local school committee. Please see Ms. Gunther about the approval process for videos (and for a list of pre-approved videos) and your department chair about book approvals. The DVDs in the Library’s collection are approved for classroom viewing.
Resources
- Temporary Equipment Checkout
- External DVD drives, Breakout EDU kits, RODE wireless microphones, DJI osmosis gimbal are available for temporary checkout. Stop by or email us for more information.
- Book & Video Approval
- FCPS regulations state that any book or film that is required reading or viewing must first be approved by local school committee. Please see Lisa Gunther for details on the approval process for videos and your department chair for book approvals. The DVDs in the library collection have been approved for use in the classroom.
- Professional Development Library
- The PD collection is located in the library. Some textbooks are available in ebook format. Save $$ on your university classes by checking out a textbook from an FCPS or FCPL library.
Space
- Is the library open for teachers to use during planning periods?
- Yes. There may be classes in progress or academy students waiting, but you are welcome to use the library.
- May I reserve the library after school for meetings?
- The library is reserved for students until 4:30 on late bus days (Wed & Thurs). You may contact Ms. O'Rourke in the activities office to inquire about using the library outside of those after school hours.