Library Automation






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Our Library is fully automated using L4U from Kelowna Software. There are four student search stations conveniently located in the centre of our Library.

Our Library collection consists of over 18 000 coded entries which include books, Reference Materials, Videos, Software, CDs, Math Manipulatives, and Science Supplies. Our computer lab is located adjacent to our Library, so Internet Resources are readily available to our young researchers.

We have two very active reading programs: The Bigfoot Reading Program and the Olympic Reading Program. Both were developed locally and are very inexpensive to manage. Older Students continue to add to our program by writing tests for new books that added to our collection.

As well, each school year beginning in February, our district Librarians sponsor "The Battle of the Books," a competition based on the old "Reach for the Top" Television program where students are asked questions about books they have read. The competition is very popular with students and the final event is well attended by parents of the participants from schools around School District #22 (Vernon)

 

Silver Star Library

Bigfoot Reading: - a Grade 1 to 3 reading program where students read and write tests for selected easy books and beginning chapter books. Awards and certificates are presented to students who pass 15, 30 and 50 tests. Once the students have passed 50 tests, they are encourged to join the Olympic Reading Program.

Olympic Reading: - a Grade 4 to 7 reading program where students read and writie tests for selected fiction and non-fiction selections. Awards and certificates are presented to students who reach the designated levels in the program.

•Book One - students receive a congratulatory letter, pencil and bookmark for passing their first Olympic Reading test.

•Cloud Nine - students receive a laminated certificate for passing nine Olympic Reading tests

•Marathon Reading - students receive a laminated certificate, pencil, and bookmark for passing 26 Olympic Reading tests.

•More awards are presented to students who pass tests for 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, and 200 Olympic Reading books.

 
Battle of the Books - This program originated in Kamloops a few years ago. The Vernon Teacher Librarians Association adopted the format and has successfully run the competition for more than 5 years. This year, our school competition is set for March 16th. Our teams will then compete in zone competitions and finally the District finals at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, April 20th at 7:00 pm. Battle of the Books Practice Questions are available here. Click on this year's titles below to download pdf copies of the Practice Question
 
The Research Process - the Teacher Librarian collaborates with the classroom teacher to create research projects for students that follow the Research Quest Model.

  1. ★Research Quest Model - Student Guide


Internet Research and Avoiding Plagiarism - The teacher librarian works extensively with teachers and students to promote research using the internet without plagiarizing. A five to six week teaching unit devised by the Teacher Librarian is used with classes to teach the appropriate use of internet resources.

  1. ★Avoiding Plagiarism


World Book Online - Silver Star has access to World Book Online, a superior online encyclopedia. Student also have home access if desired. Check with the library for your student home ID and password.

  1. ★WorldBook Online