Our Jericho Middle and High School Libraries are centrally located
in the front of the building and in the middle of both schools. These
beautiful air-conditioned libraries have a tremendous number of resources
to meet our students' library needs. Now, more than ever, our libraries
are the place to be!
Library Orientation Welcome
How to search our
online catalog (OPAC) for library materials
Library Floor Plan
Finding Books
Our Jericho Middle School Library features:
Computers
- a teaching classroom with thirty computers and a smart board
monitor
- ten computers in the main library for student use, and a smart
board
- two high resolution projectors and large screens for computer
presentations and demonstrations
- Internet access on all above
Books
- When you first hear the word "library" no doubt you think of
books. The Jericho Middle School Library offers a wide range of
materials
that both support and enhance the curriculum. Our 17,370 plus book
collection includes a strong reference collection, hundreds
of classics, and enough recreational books to satisfy even the
most
avid reader! Books can be checked out for two weeks. If more time
is needed, books can be renewed. Reference books and magazines
are
used in the library only. A photocopy machine is available. Our
collection can be searched on the Internet via our online catalog.
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The Jericho Middle School Library subscribes to a number of
databases via the Internet. Click on the computer to access
our online databases and World Book Online
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Audio Books
Our library hasover 300 audio books , including 78 books available
to download on students' IPODS. For information ask your librarian.
DVDs and Videos
The Jericho Middle School Library's collection of over 1400
DVDs and videos is always growing.
Library Hours
The library is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. These
after school hours give students time to complete homework and
research assignments.
The Fabulous MS & HS Library Crew!
Librarians Pat
& Denise (the unshielded twisted pair!)
Information
skills to last a lifetime - that's what students are taught in
the Jericho
Middle and High School Libraries. Patricia
Minikel our
Middle School lbrarian and Denise
Ryder our High School Librarian are
certified School
Library Media Specialists who work to ensure that Jericho students
learns to be effective "retrievers and users"
of information. Whenever classes schedule into the library, the
librarians teach formal lessons on how to use our libraries' resources
to meet
the
specific needs of
the assignment.
Teacher Aide
Mary Kuddar, our wonderful
teacher aide, is available to assist students in the library from
8:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Secretaries:
Mrs. Berger, is our fabulous secretary!
She works from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ms. Roberta Boritz is the newest member of our Middle School library staff,
and we are very lucky and happy to have her!
The
Jericho Public Library
The Jericho Middle School Library and the Jericho Public Library
work closely together to serve the needs of our students and teachers.
Check the public library for materials that have been put on reserve
for class assignments.
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Questions? E-mail your librarian Mrs.
Minikel
3/28/12
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The Jericho Middle School Library now has ebooks available for your iPad or home
computer!
