Junior Library

Philosophy

The library program at The Sage School is designed to help students develop an understanding of and appreciation for a broad range of literature and research materials. The program also supports the schools curriculum and the literary interest of the students.

Content

• During their visit to the library junior students will work on classroom assignments as well as activities to enhance or enrich the instructional program.
• Students will identify various material and their use, e.g. biographical dictionary, geographical dictionary, almanac etc.
• Students will identify various search engines and learn how to make more effective Internet searches using the tutorials Sink or Swim and Web Search Strategies.
• Students will also be able to use the library for recreational reading.

Skills

• Understand the library cataloging system
• Understand the Dewey Decimal System
• Identify forms of literature
• Identify and use various reference materials

Materials

Biographical dictionary, almanac, geographical dictionary, periodicals, atlases, various fiction and nonfiction books.