Litchfield Middle School

Welcome to the Litchfield Middle School Library!

Library Catalog: http://library.litchfieldsd.org

The Litchfield Middle School Library is a shared resource available to all students and staff. The atmosphere encourages study, research, and reading for enjoyment. People who use the library are expected to treat books, resources and other people in the library with care and respect.  Please pick up after yourself and remember to follow all school and library rules while using the library.

Reading List Links

• American Library Association Caldecott Medal Home Page
• American Library Association Newbury Medal Home Page
• 100 Favorite Children's Books
• On-Lion for Kids (New York Public Library)

Borrowing Information & Contract

Before students can use the school library, they must have a borrower’s contract on file in the library. With this contract, the student agrees to be responsible for materials borrowed and to return them on time.

• Borrowing limit is set at two items.
• Books are loaned for two weeks. Books may be returned earlier, or renewed for another two-week period.
• Magazines are loaned for one week.
• Reference books cannot be borrowed.
• Overdue notices are sent to homerooms regularly. Notices are also sent home with the students as necessary. At the end of the marking period, report cards will be held in the office for students who have overdue materials.
• Lost or damaged materials are billed at the current replacement cost. Cover prices are charged whenever they can be verified. If it cannot be verified, the following standard charges will apply:
  • Magazines - $3.00
  • Hardbound Books - $17.00
  • Paperbacks - $5.00
  • Encyclopedias - $50.00
• Borrowing privileges can be restricted based on failure to be responsible for materials.
• These guidelines are subject to change.

Library Databases

• EBSCOhost at http://search.epnet.com/login.asp  - provides databases storing thousands of articles originally published in magazines, newspapers, and journals. This is an excellent resource for just about any topic.
• NewsBank InfoWeb at http://infoweb.newsbank.com - provides electronic editions for local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers in one easy-to-search database.

Additional information on these databases, including the passwords needed for access, can be found in the Online Research Databases pamphlet available once you log in to Edline.