Read below for information and updates on our Media Center program.

Mrs. Norby joined the BLES Media Center in 2020 as the Media Specialist. Prior to that, she worked at BLES as the Stellar Sub from 2018-2020. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and her Master’s degree in Library Media from Georgia College & State University.

Mrs. Norby has always had a close connection with the BLES community. In fact, she is one of our BLES Student Alumni!

Mrs. Zuberi has been in our Berkeley Lake community for many years, both as a parent and an instructional clerk. She has worked in the office, as a Kindergarten Parapro, and most recently, as the Technology Specials Teacher for keyboarding and beginning coding. Mrs. Zuberi will continue to support Technology Specials for part of the year and will also support Mrs. Norby in the BLES Media Center.

The Media Center is open for checkouts Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM.

Digital resources are available 24/7, including the Media Catalog and the Online Research Library, through eCLASS.

• Kindergarten and 1st grade students may check out 1 book at a time.
• 2nd grade students may check out 1 book at a time during the first semester and 2 books at a time during the second semester.
• 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students may check out 2 books at a time.

Students will learn how to log into the Library Catalog to view the books they have checked out and to place books on hold (that are not currently available in the Media Center).

All books are due two weeks from the date of check out.

• Students who have any overdue books or outstanding fines will be asked to return their book(s) or pay the overdue/lost charge (fine) before they may check out another book.
  
• Lost or damaged items must be replaced with a $15 charge (fine) for hardback books or $5 charge (fine) for paperback books. (If materials are later found and returned, the fee will be reimbursed.)

• Book charges (fines) can be paid with cash, check, or on MyPaymentsPlus.
  

• BLES Media Catalog - Provides students with access to search for Media Center books and view the books they have checked out
• Online Research Library - Provides students with 24/7 access to accurate, up-to-date, age appropriate information that supports the school system’s curriculum.
• GCPS Book Mobile Program - The mission of this literacy initiative is to put books into students’ hands and encourage them to build personal libraries
• GCPS TV Programming - We invite you to enjoy our latest productions that shine a light on students, staff, and events across the district
• Gwinnett County Public Library Branch Out - All students are given full access to the print and digital resources of the Gwinnett County Public Library system at any one of their 15 branches around Gwinnett and online. The benefits of having the Gwinnett County Public Library account as a GCPS student are no late fees or fines for overdue public library books and access to all of the print and digital resources provided by the public library
• Digital Citizenship Resources - Internet Safety/Digital Citizenship lessons and additional resources for students

To support the Mission of Berkeley Lake Elementary School by providing a secure and stimulating environment where students can attain their fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

To support the Vision of Berkeley Lake Elementary School by:

1. Being life-long learners to support student achievement
2. Providing materials and experiences that meet our students' needs
3. Assessing how best to provide the services that our students need
4. Valuing students' potential to become life-long learners
5. Supporting and embracing the cultural diversity of our student community
6. Promoting student responsibility
7. Recognizing that parental responsibility is an integral part of a student's growth
8. Inviting and welcoming parental communication and involvement

BLES Media Center Phone number: 770-582-7520