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Union Mill Elementary
Library/Media
Center
Laura Sorenson, Librarian ~ Amal
Morsy, Library Assistant
Visit the library often! BE A READER, A RESEARCHER AND A LEARNER!! We have a large collection of both fiction and nonfiction books, and magazines too, for assignments, research and your reading pleasure. Please do your part to help keep it easy for everyone to find books: Never re-shelve a book in the wrong place. If you don't remember where it belongs, put it in the "book return" or on a table.
ONLINE CATALOGS (OLCs):
Books may be looked up by author, title, subject or keyword on any of our OLCs. Be sure to copy down the call number and check to see if it is available before going to look for a book. |
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CHECK-OUTS:
Each student has a library card which is kept at the circulation desk. Grades
3-6 may have three books checked out at a time, grades 1-2 may have 2 books
checked out at a time, and kindergartners may have one book at a time first
semester, then two books at a time second semester. The normal check-out
period is two weeks, and checkouts may be renewed. Some reference books (including
encyclopedias) may be checked out late in the school day for overnight use. |
READING:
Look for our "New Books" display for the newest
reading! A suggestion list is kept at the circulation desk. You may
write down the title of any book you think would be a good addition to the library.
There is also a board where students may share good reading recommendations. |
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RESEARCH:
In addition to a wide variety of nonfiction and reference books and audiovisual
materials, the library has access to several excellent
online databases that FCPS has subscribed to, such as World Book Online, SIRS Discoverer, EBSCO
Primary Search , and Grolier Online (see links above). They are bookmarked on the library computers. (Login and password information for
home access is available to students or Mrs. Sorenson's Blackboard course.) Students may search the internet only
with teacher permission to access particular sites. Be sure to ask for help
if you are having trouble getting the information you need. |
AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS:
Audiotapes, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, CD-ROMs and videodiscs are available for teacher check-out only. |
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PARENTING/PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY:
We have a collection of parenting
and professional books in the library office available for parent check-out. |
Please remember to ASK FOR HELP if you want some reading suggestions or can't find the information or the book you're seeking! We, and our many wonderful parent volunteers, will be happy to help you.
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