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"Students who score higher on tests tend to come from
schools which have more library resource staff and more books, periodicals, and videos,
and where the instructional role of the teacher-librarian and involvement in cooperative
program planning and teaching is more prominent."
The Impact of School Library
Media Centers on Academic Achievement. |
Things you need to know.
Student Passes
Students may come to the library during class
by bringing a campus pass signed by the classroom teacher.
Please include work assignment.
Maximum of three students per class will be admitted. During 3rd and 8th periods, TWO students per class will be admitted.
Maximum of three student names per pass.
STUDENT AIDE PASSES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Library staff may call if information on a pass
needs to be clarified.
Reserve the Library
Reserve your library time in advance of the
date needed. First come, first scheduled.
Teachers must remain with their class, assist
students with research, and maintain a quiet atmosphere.
Library Rules
Please go over the Library Rules and the Computer
Rules BEFORE bringing your class to the Library / Lab.
Abuse of the library during class time
could result in loss of Library / Lab privileges.
Library rules are listed in the About the Library section of this site.
Support of Library policy on food, drink, and
gum is expected.
Computer Research
A signed Internet Use Agreement is
required for ALL access to the Library / Lab computers.
The student on a pass will also need
a work assignment to use the Research Computers.
Teachers need to direct the student to use a Library Research Program
such as Student Resource Center, Biography Resource Center, or Electric Library. (These programs are provided by state Library
funds.)
Teachers need to direct the student to
use the Library Research Programs. For information on the Research Programs,
go the Research Programs section within this site. These programs are provided free to
continuation schools if the program has been purchased districtwide. Help is also
available from your Library Media Center Technican, and/or from the District Library Media Teacher.
Ten stages Towards Web Literacy - Where are you?
Web Literacy:
The ability to access, search,
utilize, communicate, and create information on the World Wide Web.
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| 1. Discovery
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You've heard about the Web; someone has shown you how it works and you've
determined that there's a use for it in your life. It's time to invest, connect, and learn about
the World Wide Web for yourself.
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| 2. Exploring
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You're learning how the World Wide Web (WWW) works. You're able to use hyperlinks and
bookmarks and you occasionally go to favorite areas for enjoyment. Equipment needed:
computer, modem, internet account, and printer.
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| 3. Access
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You've identified a purpose in using the WWW. You're able to search and
find information, you know about a variety of search mechanisms and good Web sites.
You use the Web when needed or convenient.
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| 4. Resource
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You have a specific purpose for using the WWW: getting weather or stock reports,
reference, and background information for teaching content. You have knowledge of many
different Web sites and you use the Web several times a month or more.
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| 5. Lesson Plans
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You use projects/lesson plans on the WWW modified for personal research and lessons.
Your use varies according to the project. Equipment: computer, modem or network
connection, internet account and printer.
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| 6. Demonstration
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You use the WWW for daily research and for student projects/lessons. You may display
information, i.e. paintings from the Louvre. You use various Web projects such
as Web quests, Web treasure hunts and short term interactive projects. Use of Web
varies according to project. Equipment: as above, plus connected computers for students.
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| 7. Student Use
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Teacher and students use the WWW for specific educational purposes: Web projects are utilized.
Students navigate, find, and use information and display Web information to teach others. The
teacher guides student Web learning. Use of the Web varies according to project. Equipment as above,
plus connected computers for students.
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| 8. Seamless Integration
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Teacher and students utilize the WWW daily for teaching, learning and projects. The Web becomes
an essential tool for learning. Teacher-produced Web pages and Web projects facilitate student learning.
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| 9. Web Page Creation
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Students and teacher create Web pages and Web projects, updated by students for publishing
and for use by other individuals. You use the Web daily. Equipment as above, plus web server access.
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| 10. Web Fluent
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You have a student and teacher-managed Web site. You add information on a regular basis
to a site posted on the WWW and use the Web daily for creating, finding and exchanging information.
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In response to the 2003 proposed funding cuts
Background of School Library Funding
The K-12 California Public School Library Act of 1998 established a per pupil allocation of an estimated $27.82
based on prior year ADA. Funds were received each May based on the prior October's student count.
In order the receive the funds, a district application was be filed each January, a District Library Plan must be implimented, and
an expenditure report was filed each October.
FUNDING FACTS:
Simply put, funds must be spent for materials that are housed in the library and are circulated to students. This
includes the purchase of electronic databases and the computer workstations to deliver their content to students.
This pulled our libraries out of obsolescence and provided new books and computer workstations.
This funding was cut into the present funding in 2005 through present.
Everything has changed. A block grant now funds Library needs. It is called "School and Library Improvement Block Grant - - - The School and Library Improvement Block Grant combines funding for the following programs into a single block grant:
* School Library Materials Program
* School Improvement Program"
This means that each district may allocate this block grant as they see fit into these two categories.
In this district, no funds have been allocated to libraries.
Click here to find out more about this block grant from the California Dept. of Education Website.
| These standards for student outcomes are in our district's
curriculum
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| Information Literacy
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(1) Access information efficiently and effectively.
(2) Evaluate information critically and competently.
(3) Use information accurately and creatively.
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| Independent Learning
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(4) Pursue information related to personal interests.
(5) Appreciate literature and other creative expressions of information.
(6) Strive for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.
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| Social Responsibility
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(7) Recognize the importance of information to a democratic society.
(8) Practice ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.
(9) Participate effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.
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R. Rex Parris High School Library Media Center
Antelope Valley Union High School District, 44811 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA. 93536
