Dominic J. Bruno Library

Welcome!

Kathleen Ross Rowe- Librarian MLS (Maternity Leave)

Phone: 617-635-6426

Library Mission

The mission of the school library program is to ensure that

students and staff are effective users of ideas and

information.

The school librarian empowers students to be:

critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information." ( Empowering Learners: Guidelines

for School Library Programs)

Library Resources We are partnered with the Boston Public Library.

You can search our catalog online at www.bpl.org 9,500 Materials in Library

– Books, DVD’s, Periodicals 100+ Databases FREE Downloadable media at overdrive.bpl.org:

– 4553 ebooks - 2413 sound recordings– 213 videos - 6200 audiobooks

Patrons can request items to be delivered to Brighton High School. We receive deliveries on Tuesdays and Fridays!

Special Collections

Brighton High Yearbook Collection 1929-1988, 2005-Present (with some gaps) are available for in library use.

Languages: limited number of Vietnamese, Spanish, and French language materials

Ryder Collection: rare books from the library collection. Some dating back to the late 1800’s!

Library Technology

36 computers Printer (no class sets-please!) Laminator Scanner Color Printing Copying Machine (for Library-based

projects)

Circulating Library Technology

Digital Still Camera Digital Video Camera Laptop Labs DVD/VCR/TV Combos LCD projector/laptop station (coming soon) IPAD (coming soon) Nook ereaders (coming soon)

*See librarian to sign-up for use. Some paperwork or equipment training may be required.

Go to www.brightonhigh.orgClick on academics>library media center>

in school database access! Including:

Online Databases: without entering barcode!

Academic OneFile Biography In Context Books and Authors* Business and Company Resource Center* Contemporary Literary Criticism Select Educator's Reference Complete Expanded Academic ASAP General BusinessFile ASAP General Reference Center Gold Global Issues in Context* Health and Wellness Resource Center* Health Reference Center Academic

InfoTrac K-12 Junior Edition InfoTrac K-12 Student Edition Kids InfoBits Literature Resource Center* LitFinder* Massachusetts History Online New York Times Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context* Info Trac OneFile RDS Business Suite* Gale Science In Context* Student Resources in Context* US History in Context* Gale Virtual Reference Library

Go to www.brightonhigh.orgClick on academics>library media center>

in school database access! Including:

Online Databases: without entering barcode!

Academic OneFile Biography In Context Books and Authors* Business and Company Resource Center* Contemporary Literary Criticism Select Educator's Reference Complete Expanded Academic ASAP General BusinessFile ASAP General Reference Center Gold Global Issues in Context* Health and Wellness Resource Center* Health Reference Center Academic

InfoTrac K-12 Junior Edition InfoTrac K-12 Student Edition Kids InfoBits Literature Resource Center* LitFinder* Massachusetts History Online New York Times Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context* Info Trac OneFile RDS Business Suite* Gale Science In Context* Student Resources in Context* US History in Context* Gale Virtual Reference Library

Online Databases www.bpl.org/electronic BPL Databases: Over 100

subscription databases for teachers, students and BPL cardholders. (see attached)

FREE Downloads of Audiobooks, Ebooks, Music and Videos! (see attached)

Online Resources: overdrive.bpl.org

Library Access for Classes The library uses flexible scheduling. A

flexible, open schedule provides easy access when needed by individuals, groups and classes.

Flexible scheduling ensures that the library program is integrated into all areas of the curriculum.

Teachers schedule class time on the library calendar on the circulation desk. Teachers are required to fill out a simple visit planning form (attached)

Library Access: Individual Students

Teachers can send 2 students at a time on passes to get books or to research. Please specify if computer use is allowed.

We try to make sure students use their time well, but cannot always ensure that they are timely. It is helpful if you give a “return time” on passes

We do not write late passes. Students are responsible for getting to class on time

The Library Can Help You By

Recommending resources Providing classroom materials Matching literature to textbook readings Preparing bibliographies and reading lists Supporting technology use Integrating information literacy skills into your

curriculum Collaboratively planning and teaching research

units for your students

Providing style sheets for students to help with citations Purchasing materials to support your curriculum

Brainstorming project ideas, lesson strategies, and topics with you

Placing materials on reserve so they will be equitably available to all students for the length of a project

Creating a list of relevant Web sites on topics you’ll be covering

The Library Can Help You By (continued)

Attachments:

1. Video List

2. Class Visit Form

3. Citation Worksheet

4. How to Search Catalog

5. How to access databases

Attachments (continued):

6. Overdrive: BPL Downloadable Media

7. Applications for Library Card (English and Spanish)

8. Learn-a-test Directions

Looking forward to

supporting your

work at Brighton!