1. Dominic J. Bruno Library Welcome ! n Kathleen Ross Rowe- Librarian MLS (Maternity Leave) n Phone: 617-635-6426

2. Library Mission The mission of the school library program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. The school librarian empowers students to be: n critical thinkers, n enthusiastic readers, n skillful researchers, n and ethical users of information." ( Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs)

3. Library Resources n We are partnered with the Boston Public Library. You can search our catalog online at www.bpl.orgwww.bpl.org n 9,500 Materials in Library –Books, DVD’s, Periodicals n 100+ Databases n FREE Downloadable media at overdrive.bpl.org: –4553 ebooks - 2413 sound recordings –213 videos- 6200 audiobooks n Patrons can request items to be delivered to Brighton High School. We receive deliveries on Tuesdays and Fridays!

4. Special Collections n Brighton High Yearbook Collection 1929-1988, 2005-Present (with some gaps) are available for in library use. n Languages: limited number of Vietnamese, Spanish, and French language materials n Ryder Collection: rare books from the library collection. Some dating back to the late 1800’s!

5. Library Technology n 36 computers n Printer (no class sets-please!) n Laminator n Scanner n Color Printing n Copying Machine (for Library-based projects)

6. Circulating Library Technology n Digital Still Camera n Digital Video Camera n Laptop Labs n DVD/VCR/TV Combos n LCD projector/laptop station (coming soon) n IPAD (coming soon) n Nook ereaders (coming soon) *See librarian to sign-up for use. Some paperwork or equipment training may be required.

7. Go to www.brightonhigh.orgwww.brightonhigh.org Click on academics>library media center> in school database access! Including: Online Databases: without entering barcode! Academic OneFile Biography In Context Books and Authors* Business and Company Resource Center* Contemporary Literary Criticism Select Educator's Reference Complete Expanded Academic ASAP General BusinessFile ASAP General Reference Center Gold Global Issues in Context* Health and Wellness Resource Center* Health Reference Center Academic InfoTrac K-12 Junior Edition InfoTrac K-12 Student Edition Kids InfoBits Literature Resource Center* LitFinder* Massachusetts History Online New York Times Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context* Info Trac OneFile RDS Business Suite* Gale Science In Context* Student Resources in Context* US History in Context* Gale Virtual Reference Library

8. Go to www.brightonhigh.orgwww.brightonhigh.org Click on academics>library media center> in school database access! Including: Online Databases: without entering barcode! Academic OneFile Biography In Context Books and Authors* Business and Company Resource Center* Contemporary Literary Criticism Select Educator's Reference Complete Expanded Academic ASAP General BusinessFile ASAP General Reference Center Gold Global Issues in Context* Health and Wellness Resource Center* Health Reference Center Academic InfoTrac K-12 Junior Edition InfoTrac K-12 Student Edition Kids InfoBits Literature Resource Center* LitFinder* Massachusetts History Online New York Times Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context* Info Trac OneFile RDS Business Suite* Gale Science In Context* Student Resources in Context* US History in Context* Gale Virtual Reference Library

9. Online Databases n www.bpl.org/electronic www.bpl.org/electronic BPL Databases: Over 100 subscription databases for teachers, students and BPL cardholders. (see attached)

10. FREE Downloads of Audiobooks, Ebooks, Music and Videos! (see attached) Online Resources: overdrive.bpl.org

11. Library Access for Classes n The library uses flexible scheduling. A flexible, open schedule provides easy access when needed by individuals, groups and classes. n Flexible scheduling ensures that the library program is integrated into all areas of the curriculum. n Teachers schedule class time on the library calendar on the circulation desk. Teachers are required to fill out a simple visit planning form (attached)

12. Library Access: Individual Students n Teachers can send 2 students at a time on passes to get books or to research. Please specify if computer use is allowed. n We try to make sure students use their time well, but cannot always ensure that they are timely. It is helpful if you give a “return time” on passes n We do not write late passes. Students are responsible for getting to class on time

13. The Library Can Help You By n Recommending resources n Providing classroom materials n Matching literature to textbook readings n Preparing bibliographies and reading lists n Supporting technology use n Integrating information literacy skills into your curriculum n Collaboratively planning and teaching research units for your students

14. n Providing style sheets for students to help with citations Purchasing materials to support your curriculum n Brainstorming project ideas, lesson strategies, and topics with you n Placing materials on reserve so they will be equitably available to all students for the length of a project n Creating a list of relevant Web sites on topics you’ll be covering The Library Can Help You By (continued)

15. Attachments: 1. Video List 2. Class Visit Form 3. Citation Worksheet 4. How to Search Catalog 5. How to access databases

16. Attachments (continued): 6. Overdrive: BPL Downloadable Media 7. Applications for Library Card (English and Spanish) 8. Learn-a-test Directions

17. Looking forward to supporting your work at Brighton!