Media Center:
The Dr. Thomas R. Peters Memorial Library
About the Media Center
Author Studies
Black Eyed-Susan Nominees
Research Links
School Library Media Learner Outcomes
About the Media Center
We hope that you will enjoy coming here to choose books, hear a story, and do research. Our goal is to help you become a life-long learner.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 pm
Staff:
Ms. Marianne Reiff: Media Specialist
Mrs. Carole Eagleson: Media Assistant
Schedule
The Media Center is open every school day from 8:30-3:30. During the school day, you may come in at any time (with your teacher's permission) to return or check out materials.
Circulation
Students in Kindergarten may check out one book or magazine for two weeks at a time.
Students in Grades 1-5 may check out two books, or one book and one magazine, for two weeks at a time.
Exceptions:
- You may not check out any materials if you have an overdue book or magazine. A notice will be sent home if the student has an overdue book.
- You may check out additional books when working on a project for class with the permission of the classroom teacher and Ms. Reiff.
- Reference books may be checked out overnight with Ms. Reiff's permission.
- Students are responsible for paying for lost and/or damaged materials.
Copyright
Remember that the words in books, magazines, and the computer are owned by the author who wrote them. You MUST put the information into your own words and/or give credit to the author.
How to Choose a Book
Think about a subject you enjoy or would like to know more about. Perhaps you would like to read another book by an author you have already enjoyed. Decide whether you want fiction or nonfiction. Use the patron's catalog to locate books (their call numbers). When you find the book, look at the cover and illustrations. Read the inside of the book jacket to learn more about the book. Read a page in the book. Use the five-finger rule to decide if the book is too easy or hard for you. If the book fits your need, go check it out! If not, put it back on the shelf in the right spot. Check the other books on the shelf to see if you can find a better choice.