• WELCOME TO THE
    COPPER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER!

     

    Hours: Monday - Friday 7:55 am to 2:45 pm

     
     

    Welcome to Our Library Media Center "A World of Books!"

     
     Our Library Media Center has over 10,000 books, videos/dvds and magazines for use by students and teachers all of which can be found on our CRE online catalog except for the magazines, as well as many wonderful online resources (offsite passwords can be found on each student's library Canvas page).
     

    Students may use the Library Media Center for the following :

     

    • checking in books
    • checking out books 2 per student in grades 2-5, 1 per student grades K-1
    • learning about and practicing library skills
    • researching
    • learning about books and authors
    • STEM and Computer Science

KCS Library Media Mission and Beliefs

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    LMS Vision

     

    KCS Librarians/Media Specialists Beliefs 

     

    We believe the Library Media Specialist will:
    • Promote a love of reading.
    • Create a safe and inviting environment for all learners. Cultivate a spirit of inquiry.
    • Collect a rich variety of resources to support the needs of each learner.
    • Provide equitable information access to all learners.
    • Teach learners:
      • To access information efficiently for a variety of purposes.
      • To evaluate and discern among information sources.
      • To use information critically, effectively, and ethically.
    • Collaborate with students and teachers to decide the best methods for creating and sharing information.
    • Integrate services with the school’s mission and goals.
    • Model lifelong learning by engaging in relevant and sustained professional development.

     

     
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    Mrs. Alli Shipwash
    Library Media Specialist
     Ms. Alli
    allison.shipwash@knoxschools.org
    865-938-7002