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Instructor: Mrs. Kardasz

Our library has a cart with 18 wireless computers with internet access for student use. We offer videoconferencing capabilities and many digital resources. We have approximately 8,000 books and several periodicals for student and faculty use. We offer a wide selection of educational videos and DVD's.

Whether you're looking for accurate information on a particular topic, or just some pleasant reading, please stop in the Library.
I'm happy to help you!

Videos and Podcasts

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Mission Statement and Goals

Mission Statement

The mission of the Little Flower UFSD library media center is to ensure that students and staff become effective users of information, and to foster a love of reading. This mission is accomplished by providing up-to-date print, media and electronic resources that will inform, educate, inspire and entertain the students and staff of the Little Flower School. Special attention is given to providing resources that will support and enhance the curriculum, interests and special needs of our diverse population.

Library Media Program Goals

To become an integral part of the instructional program of the Little Flower School by providing a learning environment that encourages intellectual exploration, curiosity and active learning.
To assist students in learning to access, evaluate, and use information in all of its various formats.
To promote authentic learning and assist in the creation of interdisciplinary research-based projects.
To emphasize the importance of ethical conduct in a world dependent on information technology.
To encourage students and staff to develop high standards of academic behavior.
To encourage an appreciation of reading and life-long learning.
To provide resources that support the school curriculum and represent a diverse range of experiences, perspectives and learning styles.
To provide an environment that will instill in students a desire for the life-long use of libraries for academic, occupational and recreational pursuits.
To assist students in becoming information literate, independent learners who will contribute positively to the learning community and to society.

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Class Web Pages

Ms. Cap's Class: HATCHET

Ms. Horton's class Wiki

Class Files

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Safe Blogging Policy and Guidelines

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Images and Clip Art

Royalty Free and Copyright Free Images and Clip Art.

Internet Safety

Safety in today's digital world is a primary concern. Anyone who believes that filters alone are enough to protect our students from inappropriate material is an ostrich with his head in the sand. Our students need to be taught safe practices for exploring the Internet that can be used no matter where they are. Here are some excellent Internet Safety resources.

Primary Sources

Primary Sources are artifacts such as official documents, journals, clothing, toys, tools, paintings, photographs, advertisements and more. Critical analysis of primary sources can lead to interesting questions and significant reflections.

The Research Process

Information literacy is the ability to access, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources in an independent and responsible manner. One of the best ways to teach these skills to our students, and give them the opportunity to practice them, is through collaborative, interdisciplinary guided inquiry research projects that focus on real world problems and create real world products.

Videoconferencing

Videoconferencing allows our students to interact with professionals and other students at distant locations. Many major museums, zoos, government offices, universities, and science centers have developed VC curriculum that is modifiable for any audience. As you visit these websites look for the term "distance learning".

Wikis

Examples of wikis to explore

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