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The mission of the Summerour Middle School media program is to construct a warm and inviting atmosphere that fosters a lifelong love for reading. The media specialist and teachers will collaborate together to create lessons that utilize technology and literacy skills to build a community of well-informed students. We look forward to your visit to the media center!Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(when school is in session)Checkout
Students may check out three items at a time. Books are loaned for two weeks; magazines are loaned for one week. Students may place items on hold in the media center and through the Media Catalog access from home through MyEclass.
We encourage students to return books within the two week check-out period as a courtesy to other students who may be waiting to utilize those items. Overdue fines will not be charged; however, students will be expected to pay fines for lost books. Hardbacks are $20.00. Paperbacks are $10.00. Damage to books that is repairable will be assessed as a separate fine.
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Copyright Q & A
COPYRIGHT RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Copyright is the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something (such as a literary, musical, or artistic work). Source: Merriam Webster
Copyright and fair use should always be considered when creating or consuming information.
U.S. Copyright Office: Explore frequently asked questions related to copyright and fair use.
Copyright for Kids: Interactive website to help you navigate tricky copyright questions.
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Research Assistance
RESEARCH TOOL
can assist you in many areas of research:
- Citations for all resources including websites, databases, encyclopedias, books, and more.
- Export citations into a clean Works Cited page
- Annotate websites and other digital content with notes, comments, and interactions with other students
- Take notes on resources that are saved and tied to original resource
101 Tutorial: Visit the Media Center eClass page for a FULL TUTORIAL on using Scrible.com. Note: You must use your student Google account to for .
ONLINE RESEARCH LIBRARY
The Online Research Library is a collection of 50+ databases designed for student exploration and research. Sample databases include ABC-CLIO, Britannica Online School Edition, ScienceFLIX, Biography in Context, and more! To access:
- From home: Log in to your student portal. Select "Online Research Library" from the list of apps on the right.
- From school: Double-click the "Online Research Library" icon on your desktop.
Additional information about the Online Research Library is located on the Media Center eClass page.
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Helpful Parent Information
Welcome! Thank you for visiting the Media Center page. Below is helpful information for you to reference as you assist your child at Summerour MS
Can I help my child become a better reader?
- Encourage your child to find books that interest him/her. Ask Mr. Robertson or a librarian at the public library for help matching books and interests!
- Set aside 20 minutes per day for your child to read for pleasure. Let them read any item of their choice during this time.
- Engage with your child about what he/she is reading. Read together or ask questions about the characters!
- Make reading a highlight of the day. Reading should never feel like a chore or a task to be completed.
- Read with your student!
Volunteer Opportunities
Parent volunteers make a difference in the Media Center. Volunteer responsibilities include assisting with check-out/check-in, shelving books, helping with special projects or displays, staffing the bi-annual book fairs. Volunteers are needed on a regular or one-time basis. Contact Mr. Robertson at the Circulation Desk Phone #...... for more information.
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Teacher Resources
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS POLICY AND FORMS
You may need to utilize instructional materials that fall outside the scope of your core class textbooks. The SMS Media Committee is required to review some instructional materials not issued by GCPS. Examples of items that would need approval from the Media Committee include but are not limited to class sets of novels and DVDs, not in the curriculum closet. The Media Committee meets once a month, so please complete and return the necessary forms to Mr. Robertson ASAP to ensure timely approval of items. All forms are available in the Media Center.
- Supplemental Materials Approval Form
- Supplemental Materials Approval Process
- 30+ Video Approval Form
You must be logged in to your GCPS Google account to view these forms.
COPYRIGHT Q & A
Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers (easy reference chart)
