East Rockingham High School Library
Student Led; Librarian Facilitated
Mission Statement

Philosophy: School Library as Community Center
We believe that all learners in the East Rock community learn best when they
1) INQUIRE. They build new knowledge by asking questions and developing strategies for answering them.
2) INCLUDE. They consider multiple points of view and different perspectives and allow them to enrich their own learning.
3) COLLABORATE: They work with others to broaden perspectives and reach common goals.
4) CURATE: They make meaning for themselves and others by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources.
5) EXPLORE: They do, they create, they discover, they innovate, they play.
6) ENGAGE: They engage with each other and information in an honest way and give credit when and where it is due.

Student Subcommittees
Library Beautification Students are working to transform the library into a cozier environment, one that feels more like home. By decorating book and study nooks and incorporating student artwork, students are making the library more inviting and welcoming. | Crafts for Cause Students are crafting in order to raise money for local charities. During the month of September, they used discarded dictionaries, cardboard scraps, and spray paint to create beautiful fall wreaths for teachers' classroom doors. They also made rubber band bracelets to sell. October's charity of choice was Elkton Area United Services. | Peer Tutors Fifth period library assistants are in the process of creating and piloting a peer tutoring program. Students who are struggling with their classes are welcome to come to the study center in the library on select dates to receive academic help and moral support. |
Library Beautification
Crafts for Cause
Special Events In addition to beautifying the library, students want to capitalize on opportunities to get students involved and to raise awareness about issues they face. Through special events, they hope to unify the East Rock community. The month of October will be dedicated to activities that feature bullying prevention. | Techsperts A select group of students is trying out different technology toys to determine ways teachers can enhance instruction. They are currently working on a STEAM grant; if awarded, these students plan to provide professional development opportunities to teachers to show them how to utilize the technology for classroom instruction. Examples include: KEVA planks, Spheros, Breakout boxes, 3D pens, VR headsets, and robots. | Book Promotion Of course we want to promote reading. This group of student promoters are working hard to create book lists that will interest their peers, to display books in a visually compelling way, and to raise awareness about teen reading. So far, they held a weeklong trivia during Banned Books Week. They are now working on a display in the library to celebrate and showcase teachers' favorite books. |
Special Events
Techsperts
Book Promotion
Available Technology
Instruction in the Library
Collaboration UnitsProvide the space for collaborative teaching | Research and InquiryResearch Project Design Assist in designing meaningful inquiry projects Curation of Research Pathways Curate high quality databases, websites, books & other info resources Research Skills Instruction Instruct students on database, website, & print source location, selection, evaluation & citations | Digital Citizenship Facilitate lessons & discussions on digital citizenship topics (social media use, digital footprint, digital privacy, online plagiarism, etc) |
Research and Inquiry
Research Project Design
Assist in designing meaningful inquiry projects
Curation of Research Pathways
Curate high quality databases, websites, books & other info resources
Research Skills Instruction
Instruct students on database, website, & print source location, selection, evaluation & citations
Information LiteracyInstruction on News, Media, & Information Literacy Skills (keyword searching, website & source evaluation, fact-checking, copyright & online image use, detecting bias, propaganda, etc) | TechnologyShare & instruct on latest tech tools for digital presentation of student learning | Love of ReadingReading Appreciation Connect students with high interest & engaging reading materials Book List Curation Curate & share diverse, inclusive, high interest reading resources Exploration Book talks |
Information Literacy
Instruction on News, Media, & Information Literacy Skills
(keyword searching, website & source evaluation, fact-checking, copyright & online image use, detecting bias, propaganda, etc)
Databases
- Through RCPS
- Through Massanutten Regional Library