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August 2010 Newsletter

Welcome Back to Benton Library Media Center!It’s a new school year and your library media center is ready for you to read, research, and react! Be sure to stop by the library to check out books, use our laptops, and do homework!

We’re busy! Even though the school year just started, Benton Library has been a busy place. Multiple classes have been visiting the library (at once!) to check out books and use our MacBooks. View our statistics below for August 2010:

By the numbers . . .

Total Collection Circulation . . . Grade 9 276

Grade 10 367

Grade 11 396

Grade 12 172

Unspecified 1312

Total 2433

Total Book Circulation . . . Total 1118

Total Laptop Circulation . . . Total 743

Total Classes in Library . . . Total 106

Total Individuals in Library . . . Total 470

Top Ten Book Titles . . . First Shot Gym Candy

Privilege of Youth Boot Camp

Wicked Lovely Last Olympian

Bleach Vol. 19 Twilight

Rules of Survival Tricks

Thanks! Thanks for visiting the library and keeping us busy! It’s been a great start to a great school year!

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Dept/Teacher Lesson Standards Resources

FACS / T.Allen Careers in Child Development: Researching possible careers in the child development field, resume writing, and job searching.

ICT Literacy CLE: 1A, 1B, 3A, 3B, 5C

NETS-S: 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D

LibGuide - http://bentonhs.sjsd.libguides.com/childdevelopment

FACS / Ezzell History of Fashion: researching different periods of fashion and comparing them to today’s trends. Final product is a PowerPoint.

ICT Literacy CLE: 1A, 1B, 3A, 3B, 5C

NETS-S: 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D

LibGuide - http://bentonhs.sjsd.libguides.com/fashionhistory

PE/Health/ROTC / All Teachers

Health/PE Resources: Inservice over resources for PE/Health/ROTC teachers to use in their classrooms

ICT Literacy CLE: 1A, 1B Database - Health and Wellness Resource Center

Don’t forget about research! Mrs. Corey has been busy helping students and classes conduct research. View our instructional lessons below for August 2010:

Haven’t heard of LibGuides? LibGuides is an online research pathfinder system purchased by Benton Library Media Center during the 2009-10 school year. LibGuides allows librarians to quickly and easily create organized, relevant guides for students and staff to use for their research needs. To see all of Benton Library’s LibGuides, please visit: http://bentonhs.sjsd.libguides.com/index.php

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2010-11 Gateway Reader’s Award Nominees

The following titles have been nominated for the 2010-11 Gateway Reader’s Award! This award recognizes the best books for grades 9-12. Be sure to stop by the library to check them out!