MES Media Center Vision Statement

The Monocacy Elementary Library Media Center supports School Improvement Plan goals by
striving to be an approachable, accessible organization that is sensitive to the needs of all users while providing a positive learning experience and fostering excitement in the process of discovery. To accomplish this we will promote a service-oriented program, supported by a friendly staff  who evaluate and organize information, provide instruction, and fulfill the information needs of the Monocacy learning community before, during and after school hours.

Our Mission

The Monocacy Elementary School media center offers a wide variety of programs and services centered on reading and information literacy which:  
  • Promote and provide access to a variety of media, including print, non-print, and electronic formats

  • Provide instruction in the location, evaluation and use of information

  • Develop research skills and the use of research models

  • Stimulate student interest in reading

  • Support The MCPS curriculum

ALA Library Bill of Rights


Media Center Links

                    @ The Library Media Newsletter Library Organization
                    Library Links Research Hub
                    Reading Corner Teachers Only!

Library Organization

The Dewey Decimal System
Dewey Subjects-Quick Guide

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Library Links

Montgomery County Public Library
      Catalog Search for materials using the online catalog
      KidSite Visit collection links for children
      Databases Free access to subscription services

Library of Congress
               Search the Catalog America's Story for Kids
               American Memory Today in History
               Exhibitions  

MCPS Public Access Catalog (PAC)
MCPS Professional Library Catalog
KidSpace @ the Internet Public Library

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The Research Hub

Research Models
AGOPP

Search Engines for Kids
Ask Jeeves for Kids!
Kids Click!
Yahooligans!

 
MCPS Online Subscriptions
Database Descriptions


The Newstand
 

Other Helpful Tools
Evaluate Your Website
Elementary Works Cited Form

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The Reading Corner



Children's Authors
Authors and Illustrators on the Web from ALA
Author /Illustrator Links

 Award Winning Books
Newbery Medal Winners
Caldecott Medal Home Page
Coretta Scott King Award Site

 Reading Links for Kids
American Library Association's (ALA) Cool Sites for Kids
Arthur
Book Adventure
Children's Literature Web Guide
Dr. Seuss Page
Fairosa Cyber Library of Children's Literature
KidzPage Poetry
Tales of Wonder - Folk and Fairy Tales from Around the World  
PBS - Read Between the Lions

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For Teachers Only!

Professional Links for Teachers
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
Internet4Classrooms
Educator's Reference Desk
School Improvement in Maryland
The Virtual Schoolhouse
Yahoo! K-12 Education Resources
Clip Art Resources
Digi-Block Activities

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