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James R. Watson Elementary Media Center

Welcome!
 
Our Media Center is an integral part of the education process.  It is our mission to provide our students and staff with a 21st Century learning environment while we promote effective, ethical use of ideas and information; and foster a love of reading. 
 
Jan Hewitt
School Librarian 
260-920-1014 ext. 4207
 
Kirsten Ziembo
District Media Specialist
260-920-1011 ext. 1290
Library Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.
 
We recommend that students in grades 3-5 have guided practice using the Internet to develop the skills needed to evaluate sources.  We do not recommend that students below grade 3 search the Internet until they have developed the necessary skills.  
 
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Students attend weekly library classes that emphasize library and research skills.  
 
Students also learn research skills and begin to learn Boolean search strategies.