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Library and Technology

Library and Technology

Richmond Middle School Library

The RMS Library supports the school curriculum and provides access to free choice reading materials. Students receive instruction in research skills and digital literacy from the librarian in collaboration with classroom teachers. Students are encouraged to suggest materials to add to the collection. 

 

Student Expectations

While in the library, students are expected to follow all school rules. The library is an academic environment for learning, studying, completing homework, and reading. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively but should make sure they are not disrupting other students. The library staff may ask students to leave if they are not following expectations. 

 

Resources

The library provides access to thousands of print books: fiction, graphic novels, and nonfiction. Students may also check out audiobooks. Online resources are available 24/7 from the library website including online databases, eBooks and downloadable audiobooks. Because the library provides resources to a large spectrum of users, there are items that are more mature than those typical in elementary libraries. Families are encouraged to speak to their children about the reading materials they choose, and should communicate any expectations they have with their children. The choice of the materials in the library is governed by School Board Policy IFA.
 

Overdue Policy

Students are responsible for returning items in good condition in a timely manner. Overdue notices are sent to students weekly through their school email. Paper notices are given once each quarter. When items are seriously overdue the librarian will send letters to families and students will not be able to check out more items until the overdue ones are returned. While the library does not charge overdue fines, we expect that lost or damaged items will be paid for or replaced. 

Internet Access Guidelines

At RMS we use technology as a tool for learning – be it for research, calculations, data collection, interviews, creative projects or other educational endeavors. It is also a tool for building a collaborative community through peer reviews, group projects, sharing data and other means. 

We do not support using technology in any way that is distracting to learning, harmful to the community, or interferes with academic integrity and privacy. Moreover, we want to promote a diversity of social interactions at RMS. We aim to provide technology-free time during the school day to support this. 

Internet Guidelines For Personal Safety and Appropriate Use 

  1. All Internet use must be approved for educational purposes. 
  2. Students should avoid revealing any personal information (name, phone number, address, etc.). 
  3. Students should cite all sources of information using MLA 7th edition style.