Library:

PROGRAM GOALS

The goal of the library program at Holy Spirit School is to create enthusiastic readers and lifelong learners. The program promotes the value of reading, library citizenship, literature appreciation and develops library skills.

In the Holy Spirit School Library we strive to employ a wide variety of teaching techniques, instructional materials, and learning programs to teach information and technology skills. Our goal is to make learning and reading positive experiences so that we protect the dignity of each child and encourage each student's potential for growth. The Holy Spirit School library media specialist works together with students, teachers, administrators, School Board members, Library Committee and the school
community to develop the library media program.

LIBRARY PROGRAM SCOPE & SEQUENCE

Pre-k:
Introduction to the library and story time. 
Picture books coordinating with the “letter of the week”. 
Age appropriate book marks, sign language alphabet and crafts.

Kindergartners & Grade 1:
Library citizenship, book care, basic library vocabulary
Author and illustrator studies
Has public library card and knows where local branch is

Grade 2 & 3:
Book parts, library organizational theme, call numbers
Dewey Decimal System, author and illustrator studies
Introduction to online catalog

Grades 4& 5:
Use of online catalog, research skills
Writing a bibliography, using the Dewey Decimal System to navigate the library

Grade 6:
ABC book research, using the catalog to navigate library skillfully, bibliographies, literature circles
Newbery book talks

Grade 7:
Fairy tales, using the catalog to navigate library skillfully, and to research competently.
Bibliography, non-fiction book talks, literature circles

Grade 8:
Research skills, biography oral report, research paper, and bibliography
Proficient users of online catalog and library resources including databases
Uses their local library often.

Each year builds upon the previous year’s skills.  New skills and information is taught, while old skills are reviewed, practiced and reinforced.

RELATIONSHIP TO NATIONAL AND STATE STANDARDS

This curriculum is designed for grades Pre-K through 8. It addresses the New York Learning Standards and instruction integrates these state standards with the Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning as prepared by the American Association of School Librarians.

NEW YORK STATE LEARNING STANDARDS

By utilizing the NYS Department of Education Website and collaborating with faculty members, the NYS learning standards will be integrated into school library media program.   This will provide a meaningful foundation with which to develop inquiry and information skills. http://usny.nysed.gov/teachers/nyslearningstandards.html

AREAS OF INSTRUCTION

Library Navigation
Library Citizenship
Library Vocabulary
Books
Book Awards
Authors & Illustrators
Online Catalog
Fiction/Easy Collection
Dewey Decimal System/ Non-fiction
Reference Collection
Bibliographic Citation