GCS Library Media Center News

Thanks to Mrs. Campbell for our newest display. Come check out a few horrific reads...

The # of Students From Study Hall in September and October, Respectively.

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For some, picture books remind us of childhood....afternoons spent sitting on the floor in front of a beloved teacher or librarian in a rocking chair, transfixed by the story and illustrations before us. And yet...at a certain point, we move on from picture books to easy readers and chapter books. But...why should we abandon the delight found in a picture book?! Especially since there are so many fabulous books to be read!

Consider being a student in the Jr/Sr High School and having a picture book read to you. A book that's beautifully illustrated and inspiring or informational...it's the perfect way to introduce a new topic AND it's a novelty. What better way to engage learners?

The LMC has several picture books that tie directly to the curriculum, and we're also open to suggestions for future purchases. Stop in and see what's new in the world of picture books! Or visit our online catalog at: http://grwh.wswhe.opalsinfo.net/bin/home

The Number of Classes Visiting the LMC in September and October, Respectively.

Thanks to a generous grant from the United Church of Greenwich, the LMC has 4 Kindle e-readers available for borrowing. If you're interested, see Mrs. Carner in the LMC. You will need to submit a completed Kindle borrower form before the actual loan takes place. Happy Reading! (photo: Riley Denaker, former GCS student, and United Church committee member)

The Number of Classes Taught by the Librarian in September and October

Topics Included: Databases (Career Cruising), Citations (EasyBib), Book Selection & Reviews(OPALS, Your Next Read), Book Talks (LMC Blog), Interlibrary Loan (Greenwich Free Library)

All of the resources mentioned can be accessed via the GCS LMC Website at: http://www.greenwichcsd.org/hs/mediacenter/index.htm

Recently, the LMC hosted several students working on PowerPoint presentations as part of an assignment. One student was interested in adjusting the background of his slide, but wasn't sure how select and apply a color. After some research, we determined that under the 'Design' tab there was an option (on the right of the toolbar) to 'Format Background,' which allows for manipulation of the color and pattern of the background. See photo for a visual!

The Number of Students Who Used the LMC During 12th Period, During the 32 Days it was Available, in September and October.

The Number of Books Interlibrary Loaned in September/October and The Number of DMV Tests Administered in September/October, Respectively.

Do you find the database JSTOR invaluable with regard to research? It's a database available via the GCS LMC webpage (www.greenwichcsd.org/hs/mediacenter/databases.htm) and also at most (if not all!) colleges and universities. JSTOR provides access to thousands of scholarly articles on noteworthy topics and is worth exploring.

Currently, we also have trial access to Project MUSE, which is similar in nature to JSTOR. Feel free to peruse the offerings that Project MUSE (http://muse.jhu.edu/) provides- free through November 14th.

*Please note: links to JSTOR and Project MUSE will only work from computers in the district and/or the Work From Home- Remote Desktop Connection.

Email: ncarner@greenwichcsd.org
Website: http://www.greenwichcsd.org/hs/mediacenter/index.htm
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