The objective at Shroder, as a member of the High Schools that Work consortium, is to have students read up to 25 books per year. The Shroder LMC has added some incentives such as a reading contest by grade level and a book club that meets twice a month open to all grade levels. In addition, middle school students at Shroder will participate in the Scholastic Reading Inventory and Reading Counts programs. With these programs in place students are encouraged to read above their currently identified reading levels.

This summer, David Ostmann, a representative from 5th/3rd Bank, delivered 71 new books donated by their employees to Mrs. Harper, Principal, and Ms. Liberi, Librarian. A grand total of 750 new books were added to the LMC this past year!

• Identify the areas where information is housed within the library.
• Demonstrate how to use Dewey to locate information.
• Use search strategies to conduct effective searches on the Internet.
• Identify and use different types of search engines and use them for different purposes.
• Access resources available through InfOhio.
• Access other database resources available through the internet.
• Skim and scan documents for relevant information.
• Use the electronic software Inspiration to create graphic organizers to classify and arrange information.
• Identify the processes for conducting research using models like Big 6.
• Conduct research using a research model like Big 6.
• Create correct citations in the proper MLA or APA format.
• Evaluate web sites.
• Appropriate use of Wikipedia.
• Recognize plagiarism.

1. The LMC enhances learning by providing the resources that reinforce the curriculum in all disciplines.
2. The LMC is also a place where information literacy is taught and students learn how to conduct research effectively using state of the art tools.
3. Finally the LMC promotes reading for pleasure by housing a wide range of books that reflect the personal interests of students.