Library/Media Center Information
The library/media center serves a population of 750+
students, grades 5-8, and 50+ staff members. John Wallace Middle School is a
circular building, with the library/media center at its center. There is a classroom area, a quiet reading area,
and tables for research and schoolwork. We have 18 computers available to staff
and students for Internet research, word processing and multimedia production.
The card catalog is in the process of being automated.
Books and
magazines (except for the current issue) circulate for two weeks. Each student
may check out two books (or one book and one magazine) at a time. Most
reference books are available for overnight circulation.
The library is open to teachers to bring their
classes from 8:10 – 2:05. The library is also open during activity period (2:05
– 2:40) for students with a pass from their teacher.
The library/media specialist is Mrs.
Francischelli. Student media helpers
assist her during activity periods.
Search Engines
There are many
ways to search the Internet. The
following search engines are highly recommended. They are noted for the quality of their website links.
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quick and efficient searching with an ad-free home
page |
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web search for kids by librarians; 600+ available
subjects |
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the Web Guide for kids, organized by subject |
Internet Evaluation
Anyone can publish a website. It is up to the
viewer to determine whether the information is valid. Here are two sites that can help with this responsibility:
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concise
one-page checklist from the University of Southern Maine |
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an
interactive guide from England |
