In Libris Libertas
Quarterly news from PRMS Library
Volume 1, Issue 3
Welcome to the library's newsletter. I share news at the end of each nine weeks. As always, let me know if you have suggestions!
What's new?
New eBooks and audiobook titles
Several hundred new eBooks and audiobooks were loaded into MackinVIA in both January and Febriary. Both students and teachers can access our collection by logging in using their Pine-Richland Google account.
Library Happenings
Grade 7 Research
This nine weeks has been busy, as two of the three 7th grade teams completed their joint English/Social Studies research project. (The third team is on the calendar for May.) In the library, students learned about evaluating websites, effective search strategies using library databases, how to avoid plagiarism, and how to create citations and bibliography. Students used NoodleTools to cite their sources and make a Works Cited page.
Read Across America
Reading classes celebrated Read Across America by competing to finish a Breakout activity that included library, reading and research clues as well as logic puzzles.
Have you seen ...
PBS NewsHour Extra
This resource provides articles and guides for teaching current events to Grades 6-12.
PBSD's Professional eBook Collection
Did you know that we have several dozen professional eBooks? Access the collection via this link, which will connect automatically if you're on school internet. From outside our network, use password "relevant" for access.
Tips, Tricks & Advice
Most popular books this nine weeks
The Maze Runner
James Dashner
Allies
Alan Gratz
Code of Honor
Alan Gratz
Want recommendations? Follow me on Goodreads to see what I've been reading lately.
Kristen Rowe, librarian
Our library program is most effective when we work together. My library standards are aligned with your PA Core standards to encourage maximum collaboration. I would love to plan and teach lessons with you involving research, literacy, and technology. E-mail me or stop by if you'd like to discuss ideas.
Email: krowe@pinerichland.org
Website: www.pinerichland.org/MSLibrary
Phone: 2241
Twitter: @kdhuthrowe