Welcome to the Ikego Elementary School Information Center!
MISSION
"The role of the library media program is to ensure
that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.
The library media program supports the curriculum by providing adequate
resources, personnel and training so that both students and teachers become
independent users of information."
AASL/ALA
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Staff: 1 Information Specialist
1 Library Technician
Hours of Operation: 7:30 - 3:30
COLLECTION
Over 5600 items
Including books, magazines, audio cassettes,
videocassettes, computer software,
posters, charts, and models
PROGRAM
& SERVICES
Resource
Based Learning
Encourages students to become lifelong learners. Students
learn how to access a variety of learning resources, develop independent
learning skills and acquire a basic body of knowledge.
Information
Literacy Skills
"The Big 6 is an information problem solving model
that integrates search and use skills with technology tools in a systematic
process to find, use, apply and evaluate information for specific needs
and tasks." The focus is on process as well as content." Big6
Literature
Appreciation
Storytime, read alouds and special literacy projects
Book Fairs
Curriculum
Support
Support the DoDEA standards, curriculum and diverse learning
styles.
Introduce students to the use of OPAC, the electronic card catalog.
Technical services: order, catalog and process materials.
Provide a common center for school/community use.