The Office of Library Media Services envisions school libraries that are the hub of the school and are innovative, vibrant, and flexible spaces, staffed with school librarians who inspire students to become tech savvy and independent life-long readers and learners.

The mission of the Office of Library Media Services is to develop students who are lifelong readers and effective users of technology and information. We do this by teaching critical thinking, research skills and ensuring access to information resources and literature.  The curriculum is designed to teach library media skills and information literacy at appropriate levels. In collaboration with the teachers, the library media specialist has developed an instructional program based on curriculum and the needs of the student population.

Over 1.6 million items are checked out each year to students and faculty.

Teresa Nielsen, Library Media Specialist

Sarah Koziel, Library Media Specialist

Nancy Weber, Library Media Assistant 

Friday, May 26th is the last day to check out any library books from the Media Center. Following the Memorial Day holiday, all classes (and staff) are to return any books they have checked out. All books should then be collected by Tuesday, June 6th. If you are unable to locate a borrowed book, please use the link below to pay for the book or send in a check made out to Waugh Chapel Elementary. Thank you!

Lost Media/Library Book Payment

CHESSIE READING PROGRAM

The Chessie Reading program has finished for this school year.  Thank you to all the volunteers and the Media Center staff for their dedication to enriching the lives of our young readers. We had a record number of participants this year!

Public Access Catalog & E-Resources : Allows you to search the school’s library for books, magazines, and electronic resources.

MackinVIA : A collection of assorted electronic books and databases.

 Media Website

Access AACPS databases, electronic resources, and the public access catalog from home without using a password. Select the MackinVIA icon from your ClassLink page. This will allow one click, no login access to MackinVIA.

AACPS Media centers are home to a variety of programs including:
(May vary by school)

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*Scratch is developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab.

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