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The collection at BHMS
library features:
- Approximately 13,000 books
- Over 35 periodical subscriptions
- 3 newspaper subscriptions
- CD ROMS covering various subject areas including art, science, history, career guidance, current events, geography, and reference
- Online databases provided through ACCESS PA POWER Library
- Member of ACCESS PA (interlibrary loan service),
- World Book Online-electronic encyclopedia
- Student Resource Center- online reference database information covering all subject areas
- Videos and DVD's
- E-Books
Special promotions:
- Throughout the year various activities are held for Teen Read Week, Veteran's Day Celebration, Poetry Month and National Library Week.
- Students can assist in the library during their club activity period. Library aide
responsibilities include assisting library patrons with circulation, book processing,
shelving library materials, and overall maintenance of the library.
- Students in Grades 6-8 can compete in the Reading Olympic's sponsored by the Berks County School Librarian's Association.
- A Fall book fair takes place in November.
Internet Surfing Suggestions:
- Make yourself familiar with the District's AUP.
- Remember to look for sites that have the following in the addresses:
.gov, .org, .net, .edu
- Be careful of some .com sites! Always check if the site is reliable.
- Consider the following:
- Can the author or sponsoring organization be identified ?
- Does it include a bibliography and additional links?
- Are the words spelled correctly?
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