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INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CENTER
The Ateneo de Zamboanga University Grade School Media Center (IC)
consists of the library or print resources, the audiovisual/
non-print
or multi-sensory resources and the Internet Access Area. Both the Library
and the Audiovisual Office offer print and
non-print materials that
are especially prepared, selected, organized, evaluated and administered for
the purpose of classroom
instruction. Furthermore, the Internet access area
is especially provided for the purpose of accessing research projects and
homework.
“The school media center is central to the instructional program of a school. Its main purpose
is to provide service to the faculty,
students, and administration in accessing information,
developing research strategies and in the utilization of media. The media center
program
strengthens and improves the instruction in the school by developing in students lifelong
learning skills and a love for reading.
“(Betty J. Morris, 1992 administering the School
Library Media Center.)
Grade School Library
The Library is the learning resource center of the Grade School. The library is one of the
most important student’s/faculty
services in the Grade School. It is significantly involved
on both curricular and co-curricular activities of the school, through its
continuous provision
of resources. It also assists in the learning needs of both students and faculty through books
and
Audiovisual materials. Aside from the traditional card catalogue, CDROM’s and the Internet
access are provided for faster and
easier retrieval of information and to link researchers
to global information.
Instructional Media Center Programs
- Book Borrowing/Loaning
- Book Month Celebration
- Library Hour and Library Research
- Mini-Library in the classroom
- Monthly Featured Authors
- Monthly Library Instruction
- Storytelling
- Weekly Trivia Contest
Hours of Service
- 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
- 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Saturday)
Library Book Borrowing/Loaning Procedures and Policies
The Library allows students from Grade 1-6 to check out
at least five (5) book at a time from the General Collection. They may
renew their
book for one week. However, if the students have overdue book, they may NOT check
out another book unless the books
borrowed are returned. Payments for overdue
books are made in the Finance Office.
Procedures on Paying Overdue Book
- Secure a payment slip at the Grade School Library
- Settle the account at the Finance Office
- Present the receipt to the Librarian
The Librarian signs the clearance at the end of the school
year. In cases, of loss or damage, the Instructional Media Center will
send a notice to
the class concerning the lost or damaged book, the student will pay the value of the book.
If the item is damaged,
the student must pay for repairs, if repairing of the item is possible.
If the item cannot be repaired, then the cast of the item and
processing fee must be paid in full.
Audiovisual Office
The Audiovisual Office (AVO) is one of the units of Instructional Media Center.
It houses and circulates Audiovisual materials and
equipment for instructional purposes.
Important Reminder:
1. Label all your personal belongings including your SHOES.
