B-CC HS Media Center: Information Page

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    Media Center Staff

    Brian Baczkowski (brian_baczkowski@mcpsmd.org)- Media Specialist
    Bill Toscano (William_L_Toscano@mcpsmd.org)- Media Services Technician
    Alice Birney (Alice_L_Birney@mcpsmd.org) - Media Assistant
    Diana Goodman (diana_s_goodman@mcpsmd.org)- Media Assistant

    Mission

    The mission of the B-CC High School Media Center is to assist students in answering their own questions so that they can become lifelong learners and productive members of our global society.

    Philosophy

    The media center staff attempts to create an open and inviting atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically and creatively with our support. We believe that the media center is a unique and dynamic place in the school where students can simultaneously study for exams, research for papers and projects, read quietly, pursue information of personal interest, collaborate with group members, and (during the non-instructional day) socialize with friends.  We want to be available to recommend a good book, teach you an efficient way to search databases and the Internet, help you answer a research question, counsel you in college and job searches, and talk with you about your personal interests.  As a result, the media center should be a place where you want to come, and hopefully we achieve this goal.

    Goals

    The Media Center aims to provide B-CC’s diverse population with formal instruction,  individual guidance, and appropriate and up-to-date resources to meet individual student and staff needs.  We offer B-CC's diverse population individual guidance, formal instruction, and appropriate resources to ensure that students will become lifelong learners, independent thinkers, and responsible citizens who are able to:

    • access information
    • present effectively the results of their research
    • use technology efficiently and responsibly
    • read for pleasure and personal enrichment

    Hours

    7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday

    Students may use the Media Center without passes before and after school and during lunch. At all other times during the school day, passes signed by a staff member are required.

    Policies

    Circulation/Loan Periods:

    General books: 3 weeks

    Overdue Notices

    Overdue notices are sent to home rooms and posted in the Media Center regularly. Students are urged to return books as soon as they are no longer needed. Students with overdue materials may not check out additional items.

    Fines & Obligations

    We do not charge fines for late books but enter obligations if the student loses an item.  

    Expected Student Behavior

    • Be curious!
    • Follow MCPS's computer policy when using the computers.
    • Wipe down your table if you ate or drank something.
    • Return all chairs and material to their places.