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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-09-09, Page 3Library cards for all AMDSB students The Avon Maitland Dis- trict School Board (AMDSB), along with Huron County Library, is aiming to put a library card in the hands of every student starting in the fall of 2015. With the increased amount of knowledge, infor- mation and technology (K.I.T.) playing a role in stu- dents' education today, the idea for the K.I.T. card was born. AMDSB technology coach, Leigh Cassell, brought forward the idea in early -April. Through coordi- nation of the public libraries serving students of the AMSDB, September will see all students from junior kin- dergarten to Grade 12 receive a library card regis- tration form. Once completed, students will receive their own public library card that can be used during class instruction, as well as on students' own time, to access all of the resources the library has to offer. "Leigh is a phenomenal educator who is always looking for ways to enrich students' learning opportu- nities. When she approached us about part- nering to give every single AMDSB student a library card, we were eager to begin the coordination between the Huron County Library as well as the five Perth libraries branches to make this project happen," said Beth Rumble, branch ser- vices librarian for the Huron County Library. Through regular outreach activities and community involvement we are able to reach a segment of the school -aged population. This program provides an all-encompassing scope that really speaks to our values of equitable access, literacy and lifelong learn- ing, and community focus. We are enthusiastic about the potential benefits our community will see as a result of this initiative!' With the roll out of the Next Generation Learning Program, an increasing number of AMDSB students have their own personal iPad. Additionally, most schools have multiple sets of iPads or Netbooks for classroom use. Having a public library card will give students access to the thou- sands of eBooks and Audio - books that the libraries offer, free of charge. In addi- tion, a library card provides access to other eResources for online research, infor- mation, or fun. Libraries are also hoping to see an increase in patron traffic at their branches as students explore the physical collec- tion that is available. To kick off the program, students with existing cards who may have accumulated fines will be given a one- time forgiveness of all over- due fines. Students who have a card but have lost it will be given a new card free of charge. Moving forward, all new students and those entering junior kindergarten will receive a registration form at the beginning of the school year. "I am very proud to be a part of this initiative that will provide all AMDSB students with access to the wealth of resources availa- ble from our public librar- ies. Working with the Huron and Perth Public Libraries has been such a rewarding experience since we all share a com- mon passion - to engage students in literacy, pro- mote of love or reading, and build positive rela- tionships with our com- munity partners. The K.I.T Card program will create even more opportunities for our students to achieve success," Cassell said in a media release. Canadian Cancer Society Societe ca.nadienne du cancer LET'S MAKE CANCER HISTORY For information about cancer, services or to make a donation 1.888.939.3333 • www.cancer.ca • Wednesday, September 9, 2015 • Huron Expositor 3 ADVERTISING WORKS! CALL US TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE CLINTON & SEAFORTH 201 b PHONF wow P E p 4,1 1 f Orr keel? lFJ- le 1 ix% ; 0 • k4rin tq ?.i .,1ai d me for & corrections changes September 15th Seaforth Huron (xpositor 8 519MAIN ST., SEAFORT240H - 527-0 OR FAX US AT 519-527-2858 It's time again for the ever popular SEAFORTH & AREA PHONE BOOK IF YOU... • Moved • Changed Your Number • Have Your Number or Address Incorrectly Listed • Are New to Seaforth • Add Your Cell Phone ...PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE to arrange any changes necessary to ensure your Phone Book is up to date and correct! f 'nformation on Advertising e PHONE CALL TODAY!