The
library in the LMC is a place for children to
hear stories, read, and enjoy books. But it is
also a place to learn. While we strive to
surround children with books and immerse them
with a love of literature and reading, the LMC
is also a place to teach the children about
information literacy--which is the ability to
locate and evaluate information from a variety
of diverse sources. Books remain an important
resource to meet this goal. Throughout the year,
all students will receive instructions on
reference and/or library skills. Students will
learn how to locate books, use the computerized
card catalog, and acquire information literacy
skills.
The library's
program stresses The Illinois State Standards
for English/Language Arts. Read and understand
literature representative of various societies,
eras and ideas and use the language arts to
acquire, assess and communicate information.
The
library schedule at Evergreen is designed to be
open and flexible. While all grade levels have a
scheduled library book check-out time once a
week, children are always welcome in the LMC to
exchange books and browse. Likewise, teachers
may bring their entire class to the LMC to use
the resources we have available whenever it fits
into their classroom curriculum. We are part
of the collaborative teaching team here at
Evergreen.
All
library items (books and magazines) are checked
out for one week. Students may renew a book
twice, but they must bring the item to the LMC
to be renewed. We are always reminding the
children about the importance of returning their
books on time and how forming this habit helps
the students as well as the LMC staff. Books
will circulate more often and the staff can
better track the book's location resulting in
fewer lost books. Notices are sent home as a
reminder to return any books that are overdue.
We do not charge overdue fees, but children will
not be able to check out any books until an
overdue book is returned.
If
your child loses a book, he or she needs to
notify the LMC staff so the book can be marked
lost in our circulation computer. Once we are
notified, your child will again be able to check
out books. A lost book notice will be sent home
with the cost to replace the book. Please have
your child bring us a check made out to
Evergreen, or the exact amount in cash to pay
for a replacement book. We ask that you continue
looking for the book and if it's found, to
return it to us. If you find a lost book that
was paid for, the LMC will issue a refund.
Library
Media Center - Learning About the Library Program
