Larry W. McGowin
Marbury High School Media Program
The media program of Marbury High School exists to support and further the purposes of the overall school program. The philosophy of the Media program is consistent with that of the school and community. The Media Center should give each student the opportunity to develop the capacity for self-direction and the ability to cope in a rapidly changing society. It is hoped that each student will gain a positive attitude towards learning that will help them in reaching their personal goals. inherent within this philosophy is the belief that all children are entitled to an education. Because of the unique individual needs of each child a wide range of learning opportunities should be provided for students with different abilities, interests and backgrounds. Basic to this belief is the desire to promote lifelong learning through an effective use of information by each student. Encouraging the development of a well-rounded individual who will make a positive contribution to society is the ultimate goal of the media program.
Goals
The following goals are integrated throughout the curriculum for students to develop skills that will enrich their learning experiences. These goals exist to support and implement the purposes formulated by the school.
(1) Provide an environment conducive to learning where students would feel comfortable working in.
(2) Support the curriculum by carefully selecting resources that help meet the needs of students and faculty.
(3) Provide assistance to faculty and students with an effective use of media and other resources.
(4) Provide a schedule that will meet the needs of students and staff.
(5) Promote a reading as a necessary tool for reading, study or recreational purposes.
(6) Organization of equipment and resources for most efficient use.
(7) Fill requests for classroom activities or assignments.
(8) Promote a positive attitude about the media center with faculty and students.
(9) Provide free access to the learning media center and all its material.
(10) To encourage individual exploration and study.
(11) Update the print and non-print collections as far as funding will allow.
The Marbury High School Media Center contains a variety of resources which serve all the students and faculty in grades 7-12. The resources and services of the Media Center are a fundamental part of the educational process. The program is so designed and facilitated that it strives to be the core around which the entire curriculum revolves. The environment is one with physical surroundings that are healthy, comfortable, and conducive to learning.
Staff: Larry McGowin
MLS U. of Alabama, 1976
28 years
Laura Ann Popwell
Instructional Aide
15 years
General Description of the Library Program
Open Hours................7:40 - 3:00 - Monday - Friday
Checking Out Materials - Books are checked out for a one week
period
Total Number of Hardback Volumes - 8,871 (approximate)
The library has 12 hardback books per student
There are 36 magazine subscriptions that are current
The library has 1,294 feet of shelf space
125 students may use the library at any one time
There are 13 computers available for student use with
Internet Access
3 area newspapers are available