Brooklyn Park Middle Media Center

	The American Library Association has some suggestions for middle schoolers.
	Get the summer reading list at the Public Library.
	Get another book by your favorite author.
	Ask you Media Specialist for a suggestion.
	Take a look at the past and current Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award nomination lists.

Notable Features of the BPMS Web Catalog

AT HOME ACCESS - All AACPS Libraries: opac.aacps.org

BPMS Catalog Home Page
Includes the basic Author, Title, Subject, Keyword search. Note the menu to the left of the screen.

Second Search Screen
This screen will appear no items are found when conducting a search using the Home Page. You can also access this screen by NOT typing an entry in the Home Page but instead by pressing the ENTER key.

Note the feature below. You can modify the number of items shown per screen after a search.

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per page.

The Browse Search Screen
This is accessible from row of buttons at the top of the Second Search Screen. The drop menu by Title includes additional ways to search.

The Combination Search Screen
To refine your search, use AND, OR, and NOT for those hard to locate topics or when 'regular' searches yield too many results.

The Online Database Screen
Both student and professional resources are available here. Please do not assume that your students know how to use these resources. Check with the Media Specialist for instruction in their use.

KC Web Catalog
This is the type of catalog that students have used in elementary school. Check out the various icon links. Most search results will also include set of related web links. Very handy - search for books and web sites at the same time!

Note: all items borrowed from BPMS Media Center must be checked out!
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Student Info

MRC - Multimedia Review Central
Ideas for publishing student book reviews.

Access
All students have access to the Media Center via teacher scheduled class time for research and/or book exchange; independent visits upon entering, leaving school; passes from the cafeteria; and individual or small group passes from a classroom.

Use of Media Center
Students use the MC for guided or independent research, personal or class assigned book borrowing, reading in the lounge area, and assignment work on the computers or at the tables. Students should always have a predetermined purpose when visiting the media center.

Borrowing
Students may borrow up to 3 books for 3 weeks and one magazine for two school days. Some Reference books can be borrowed for one day. Students may not borrow anything if they have an overdue item.

Overdue Slips
The circulation system routes overdue slips to students via their Language Arts teachers. The notices are printed about every two weeks and placed in the LA teachers' mailboxes. Teachers should distribute them ASAP after they are received. ANY student questions or concerns should be promptly directed to the Media Specialist.

Fines
Fines are not levied for overdue books but payment for lost and damaged books is expected. Bills for lost items are first given directly to the student and then mailed home if not resolved.

Student Work
We welcome student projects for display.

Student Assistants
All students are welcome to apply to be a Student Media Assistant to assist in the Media Center. Watch for the publication of the application.
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BPMS Media Center

Calendar Notes

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Notable Features of the BPMS Web Catalog

Student Info