Welcome to Delran High School's Library Media Center! The media center is a collaborative space for learning, enriching, and exploring, such as through creating projects, reading, and researching.
Library Media Specialist: Ms. Soult, MS-LIS, MS-LxDET
Library Media Assistant: Mrs. Rush
Hours:
Monday through Friday 7:15-2:30 (full day); 7:15-12:00 (half days)
Afterschool hours with Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Spera 2:30-3:00 Tuesdays and Thursdays; NHS Tutoring available.
For interlibrary loan information, click here.
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Staff Library Media Center Scheduling
To book the media center (without library instruction), click here. The blocks are listed by class period rather than time.
Please note: The "Left Side" of the library is a flexible, collaborative space without Chromeboxes, ideal for projects with 1:1 Chromebooks, working with print materials, or creating large projects such as posterboards. The "Right Side" of the library, closest to the media center entrance, has access to 22 Chromeboxes and additional table space.
To book the media center conference room, please e-mail Ms. Soult.
To request library resource instruction or request print/electronic resources to be pulled for a class project, click here.
To request a lunch and learn tutorial session, click here.
To book outside presentations or evening events, please use SchoolDude.
Calendar view loads details when logged into your Delran Schools G-Mail account.
Equipment Available in the Library Media Center
Full presentation setup, with wireless mouse, keyboard, clicker, and a document camera for use on the projector screen with surround sound system;
An interactive 65" Viewsonic Viewboard on articulated horizontal/vertical motorized cart for collaboration;
30 Desktops with wireless printer access (24 Chromeboxes on the right side computer lab, 5 Chromeboxes and 1 PC with art software in the center pod between the two spaces);
Laminator and Printer/Copier/Scanner;
Portable DVD units;
iPads;
Two large two-sided whiteboards.
Visiting the Library Media Center
The Library Media Center is an inclusive space through which students develop the skills needed to utilize information effectively and is an essential part of teaching and learning. Flexible access allows students to research, do presentations, tutor, study, and read.
General Guidelines
All students entering the library during class time must have a pass scheduled in Smart Pass.
Students are required to sign in at the kiosk upon entering the Library Media Center and put their cell phone in the caddy.
Students are to exhibit proper conduct and behavior while working in the Library Media Center. Unacceptable behavior and noncompliance with rules stated in the Student Handbook may result in removal from the library/media center and/or a written disciplinary referral submitted to administration.
Eating and drinking in the library/media/center is prohibited.
Behavior Guidelines
The Delran High School Library is an inclusive academic space. While in the Library Media Center, students are expected to manage their time effectively (researching, working, looking for a book, or reading) and to exhibit behavior aligned in their Student Handbook. Students who behave inappropriately may be asked to leave the Library Media Center. Using the Library Media Center is a privilege, and disruptive behaviors may result in administrative action and suspension of library privileges.
Examples of behaviors that may result in a restriction of library privileges include (full list in your Student Handbook):
Using profane, obscene and/or inappropriate language/writing/drawing/gestures
Uncooperative/Disrespectful/Argumentative/Insubordinate behaviors
Videotaping/Photographing/Audiotaping/Recording of any kind
Throwing Food and other objects
The Library Media Center operates around rules of respect: respect for students and staff, respect for the furnishings and materials, and respect for the school community. This also extends to being a good digital citizen and using the computers and Internet responsibly by following your Technology Agreement.
All guidelines are discussed in your Student Handbook.
Selection of Top Circulating Books, 2022-23:
Click here to view the Delran Reads collection on DHS Library's Destiny Discover catalog. Some titles are on order and will be released on this page once they are available.
Additional Resource Suggestions:
AASL Standards | MLA Style Guide | YALSA Book Finder | Burlington County Library | Copyright Crash Course | Plagiarism.org