Students in Preschool go to the Resource Center for 30 minutes once a week for book exchange and instruction in library and literature skills. Students in grades K-5 go the Resource Center for 40 minutes once a week for book exchange and instruction in information and literature skills. Preschoolers and kindergartners check out one book. In grades 1-8 students may check out three books from the Resource Center.

Students in grades 6-8 of the Middle School meet for 40 minutes once a week in the Resource Center for book exchange and silent reading. Middle School students also meet for 40 minutes once a week in computer class where research and technology skills are reinforced and integrated into the curriculum.

Any student who loses or damages a book during the year needs to bring a written note, signed by the parent, to the media specialist stating that the book is either lost or damaged. The school will bill the child’s family for the cost and processing fee of replacing the book. Students who lose or damage books or school materials are responsible for replacement costs. Middle School students will not receive their grades if there is any outstanding bill concerning library books.

St. Mary’s takes great pride in the selection of Resource Center materials. The media specialist utilizes a set criteria and tools for the selection and evaluation of materials. Questions or concerns about materials should be addressed to the medial specialist.