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About the Library Media Center
Serving students in grades 7-12 |
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The Union Springs Middle/High School Media Center serves more than 500 staff and students and assists then with their research and learning needs. Currently the library contains nearly 15,000 books, 40 magazine subscriptions dating back 3 years, and several newspapers. Staff and students can access information through various sources including OPALS (online library catalog)the BOCES School Library System, and the Internet. All students are taught how to access information, locate library materials and how to check out materials. Students also have the opportunity to utilize the library as a study center, serving up to 100 students at any given time. All audiovisual needs are maintained by the library to serve the staff. The audiovisual collection consists of numerous televisions, VCR's, DVD's, overhead projectors, and audio equipment. The Media Center recently unwent an extensive renovation in 2005 and is located in the space that once housed the school auditorium. Please stop by and check out our beautiful Media Center! The library staff strives to maintain decorum while monitoring behavior and the security of library materials. Currently the library is staffed by Miss Stephanie Weaver, Library Media Specialist, and aide Mrs. Valerie Prouten. "Commitment is the enemy of resistance, for it is the serious promise to press on, to get up, no matter how many times you are knocked down." ----David McNally
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