Cohen Middle School 100 Robinwood Avenue
Elmira Heights, NY 14903
607.734.5078 x2739
Cohen Middle School Library
Ms. Thomas-Librarian K-8
Miss Manning – Aide
Cohen Middle School Library
Ms. Thomas-Librarian K-8
Miss Manning – Aide
Mission Statement
In the libraries of the Elmira Heights School District, our goal is to develop self-directed learners who:
- Use information strategically, critically and ethically.
- Adapt to continually changing technological tools and maximize their use.
- Select from a wide range of texts to improve their reading fluency and comprehension.
- Synthesize information from a variety of resources and effectively communicate the results in preparation for the workforce
Library Website: http://v2.toolboxpro.org/classrooms/template.cfm?ID=2216
- Access to our databases
- Online catalog: browse our collection of over 6,000 books http://webopac.gstboces.org/
- Reference: Use a these tools for all your research needs
- Resources: including helpful websites for classroom projects
- Citation help
- Need advise, help, suggestions? E-mail me from the library webpage
Library Rules:
- RESPECT: Work quietly and politely. Don’t disturb others work. Use good manners.
- RESPONSIBILITY: Be accountable for your actions, behavior and for all your borrowed materials.
- CITIZENSHIP: Use all information ethically: cite sources & respect copyright rules
- CARING: Treat all people, books and equipment with care. Return borrowed items on time
- FAIRNESS: Be helpful and considerate to others
- TRUSTWORTHINESS: Do the work you signed in to do
Consequences:
- For most minor offenses we use “3 strikes” and the student is sent back to study hall with a note to the teacher.
- Loss of library or computer lab privileges
Library Materials:
Books & audio books- 2 week loan period
Magazines- 1 week loan
Movies- 3 day loan
- Students may have up to 5 items out at a time
- Students may renew items they would like to keep longer.
- Overdue Items - Students must return late items before borrowing more
- Lost, missing, or damaged items- students are responsible for paying for the replacement of items they borrowed.
Components for the Library Media Program- GSTE BOCES Region:
http://www.gstboces.org/sites/templates/images/25/SLS-Frameworks.pdf