Library Staff

Mrs. Janet Parmalee

Library Media Specialist, ext. 4208

Mrs. Loretta Smith

Library Clerk

Contact the Southgate Library

(518) 785-6607
 

Library Hours

8:05 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Literature

During their time in the library, students are exposed to a variety of literature:

• authors and illustrators

• award-winning books

• multicultural literature

• literary genres

• book talks

Library Skills

Students will learn library skills appropriate for each grade level, including searching for materials on the library catalog and databases and locating the materials.

Research

The research objective is that students become competent in the research process by using available and appropriate materials. While students in the primary grades may begin learning to research, all students in grades four, five and six are involved in a formal project. The projects are tied to the science or social studies curriculum for each grade.

During the research process students:

• locate and select resources

• evaluate sources and information

• extract relevant information from sources

• cite sources

Computer Literacy

Computer literacy is part of the library curriculum in grades four through six. Students learn about:

• Internet use and evaluating Web sites

• Internet safety

• ethical issues including copyright and plagiarism

What's Happening in the Library?

Author, Illustrator Bruce Hiscock to visit Southgate Elementary School on November 5 and 6, 2009

Bruce Hiscock, author and illustrator of numerous nature and science nonfiction books, will visit with our Southgate students on November 5 and 6. He will be highlighting one of his latest books, Ookpik, the Travels of a Snowy Owl, nominated for the 2010 New York State Reading Association’s Charlotte Award.

Mr. Hiscock will meet with our students and plans writing or art activities for students in each grade.

Past Events at our Library

Author, illustrator Grace Lin visits Southgate Elementary - November 6, 2008

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