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Our Mission:
The Mission of the Lincoln Library Media Center is to develop the skills necessary to meet lifelong informational and recreational reading needs of each individual student and of our whole school community. We strive to:
- Give students the skills they need to think critically and evaluate and locate information.
- Support students and faculty as they meet the New York State Learning Standards.
- Help students and families experience a wide range of literature.
Our Library:
The Lincoln School Library Media Center houses a diverse collection of over 11,000 books, magazines, videos, DVDs, and audio cassettes. Students may use Kid's Information Portal, our online catalog, to search for books in Lincoln school and across the district. The focus of our collection is on supporting the curriculum. Adjacent to the library is a computer lab with access to 15 emac computers and 10 ibook laptops, each equipped with high-speed internet access and a variety of software. Also available are a scanner, printer, digital camera, digital video camera, and digital projector.
Each class visits the library once a week for instruction with the Library Media Specialist. Skills that we work on include:
- Learning to use the library
- Accessing and evaluating information using print and electronic media.
- Learning about a variety of literature and making good book choices.
- Classroom teachers and the Library Media Specialist collaborate to create research-based learning experiences for students that integrate library and information skills with content area objectives. These projects can be flexibly scheduled throughout the day.
Students also visit the library individually and in groups for research, study, and pleasure. The Library Media Center is open all day, and, with teacher permission, students are always welcome!
Additional Services:
We have a small but growing collection of parent resources, and parents and community members are invited to become borrowers.
The library Media specialist provides academic support in the form of study groups for fourth and fifth grade students.
The library Media Specialist collaborates with the Art teacher to support an extra-curricular digital camera club for fourth and fifth grade students. Students photograph artwork and school events, and have an opportunity to gain in-depth experience with a variety of technology.
Pre-school story hours is offered in both fall and spring sessions. Please call the LMC for details.
Library Policies:
Book Selection:
We feel it is very important that each student feel free to select books on any subject of interest to him or her. We try very hard to help students make a good match between their interests, abilities, and reading level. Students in first and second grade are strongly encouraged to choose at least one book that they can read independently. The “Easy Reader” books that usually fit these criteria are identified with red tape so that children may find them easily. Another strategy that we encourage students to use is The Five Finger Test.
If you feel that your child needs extra assistance making good choices, please do not hesitate to contact me!
Borrowing Limits:
Kindergartners borrow one book at a time. Children in grades one through five have more freedom while borrowing- Children gain and lose borrowing privileges based on their level of personal responsibility. Parents and teachers help to determine borrowing limits, and children gain more privileges as books are returned on-time. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to sign up as community borrowers and borrow additional materials for their children.
Borrowing Period:
Materials are borrowed for two weeks at a time. Books may be renewed for an additional two weeks.
Damaged and Lost Books:
Starting in kindergarten, we begin talking about being responsible library users. We suggest that children have a special place at home where they keep their books, and we talk about how to treat books with care. If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, students will be billed for the book. Donations of replacement items are also acceptable. Books overdue for a period of more than two months are considered lost.
Our Staff:
The Lincoln Library Media Center owes a debt of gratitude to our dedicated volunteers. Our volunteers provide circulation services, shelve books, and answer questions for kids and teachers. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the library at 386-5009.
Mrs. Hall is our Clerk Typist and resident book doctor.
Betsy Farquhar, the Library Media Specialist, holds a Masters degree in Library Science from The State University of New York at Albany and a Bachelor's Degree in Art History from Binghamton University.
