Media Center Materials

• Books - approximately 15,000 books are in the collection
• Magazines - 50 titles for both students and teachers include popular periodicals such as Time, People, and Sports Illustrated For Kids
• Newspapers - 5 popular local and national papers in print form and online keep patrons current with the ever changing events of the day. These include: The Arlington Connection,  The Sun Gazette,  USA Today,   The Washington Post.
• Audio Books - 185 popular fiction and nonfiction titles all unabridged. Our newest ones are in MP3 format and are called Playaways
• Videos - 585 videos and DVDs support the curriculum. Videos circulate only to staff.
• Professional Library - over 200 books and journals to supplement and enhance teaching. These materials circulate only to staff.
  

Circulation of Materials

• Books circulate for a 3 week period.
• Reference books circulate overnight only. They may be checked out after 7th period and must be returned before T-A the following morning.
• Magazines circulate overnight only (new magazines do not circulate)
• Newspapers are used in the Media Center and do not circulate.
• Recorded Books (Playaways) circulate for a 3 week period.
• Videos circulate only to staff for one week.

Library Staff