LMC Basics
Bethlehem Central Middle School
Library Media Center

Library Media Center Middle School District
Staff
Mrs. Berry – Library Media Specialist           
Ms. Leone – Library Media Specialist
Mrs. Fitzpatrick – Library Aide              
Mrs. Larsen – Library Secretary

Hours
The LMC is open to students daily, during regular school hours, from 8 AM to 2:46 PM.  From Monday through Thursday, the LMC is open from 2:46 - 3:45, for the after-school period.  A late bus leaves the school at 4:00 pm on those days.   Please choose reading, school-related computer work, or homework during homebase and after school.


Loan Policies
You may check out up to four items at any given time.   You may not check out any items if you have overdue materials.   Once overdue materials are returned, you are free to check out new materials.  You must reimburse the library for any lost materials.   Loan periods are:

Books 3 weeks
Magazines  1 week (one magazine out at a time)
Reference Books Do not circulate (occasional overnight use at librarian's discretion)
Audio Books 2 weeks
Videos and software Circulate to teachers only

Collections
The LMC houses a variety of collections.  Fiction is organized by genre (Animals, Fantasy, Realistic Fiction, etc.), and within each genre, by the author's last name.  Nonfiction and reference items are organized by the Dewey Decimal Classification System.

Computer Use
The LMC has a number of computers for research, word processing and the Internet.   During classes, homebase, and after school, computers may be used for school-related research/topics.   Sixth graders and other students new to the district must have an Acceptable Use Policy signed by a  parent/guardian before they may use the Internet.  Students are expected to use computers in a responsible manner by abiding by the LMC 's Computer Use Guidelines.

Behavioral Expectations

  • Show respect for fellow Library Media Center users.   Quiet talk is allowed if it is not disruptive to classes and other students.
  • Treat library materials and equipment with care.
  • Food, drinks, gum, hats, and personal electronic devices are not permitted.

 

The library page is maintained by Diane Leone -  leondms@bcsd.neric.org
Last updated: 12/21/2009