Library Policy

Reservations - Teachers may reserve library time for classes by completing a planning form and meeting with the librarians at least one week in advance
of the visit. This allows librarians to prepare materials and lessons corresponding to the teacher's lesson objectives.

Students - Students must obtain a pass from their teacher to visit the library during class time. It is not always possible to accommodate individual students if classes are using the library.
A call from the teacher to the library can confirm if space is available.

AV Materials - TV's, VCR's, overhead projectors, and assorted AV equipment is available for loan. Many of these items are assigned to classrooms or departments and must be shared between teachers, because we do not have enough materials to supply every teacher. If a special resource or item is needed, please fill out a request-for-purchase or reserve item in advance.

Video - The video library is selected to support the learning objectives and the SOL's for the high school curriculum. We have a large selection of educational videos that may be checked out by the teacher for classroom use. Video copyright protection applies to all use of videos in the classroom. Requests for recording TV programs can
also be made in the library.

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Lessons & Materials
Online

Virginia Department of Education -
In addition to information, regulations, testing, and administration of education in the state, the web site offers SOL correlation, lessons and resources, and a link to the Best Practice Centers.

PBS - Check out the Educational Services link on the bottom menu bar. Search for instructional television programs by subject, grade, curriculum, and/or SOL objectives.

Virginia 's Community of Learning -
A global resource has been developed for Virginia and worldwide educators as a valuable curriculum, instructional, technology and professional resource. Info on Virginia standards with wonderful resources for teachers, administrators, parents and students.

Education World - Sites, subjects, links to lessons. Indexed by content, subject, professional, reference and support. Great site to browse or search for topics related to your subject. Classroom, instructional, and professional issues in education.

School Discovery - Great general site for all subjects, lessons, puzzles, daily problems and topics of interest to educators. Look for the Best Web Links.

Videos and Television Programs
Check out Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, A&E, or the History Channel.

Math Archives: Lesson Plans - Great site with links to lesson plans and topics in math.

EDsitement - National Endowment for the Humanities' collection of best resources for K-12 teachers. Historical events, lesson plans by subject.

Big Chalk - Reference and resource site. Content and timely information for teachers, students, and parents.

Gale Research Group - Select 'free resources' from the menu. Top site for reference and research on topics from
all subject areas. Current recognition
of monthly and special observances.

Federal Resources for Education - The Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) is a new search tool designed to locate other instructional materials on the internet.

Ask Eric - Lesson plans.

Learn NC - A program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Provides a collection of resources for classroom teaching, learning and professional development.

Marco Polo - The MarcoPolo program provides no-cost, standards-based Internet content for the K-12 teacher and classroom, developed by the nation's content experts. Online resources include panel-reviewed links to top sites in many disciplines, professionally developed lesson plans, classroom activities, materials to help with daily classroom planning, and powerful search engines.

New Teacher

The New Teacher's Page - Advice, ideas and links especially for the new and aspiring teacher.

Survival Guide - Again some great advice, ideas, and strategies for successful teaching.