The John D. Verdery Library of the Wooster School is generally open from
7:45 am to 5:30 pm on school days.

Librarians are on hand between 7:45 am to 4:00 pm

"Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning. It is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education. It enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning." (American Library Association)

Information literacy composes the foundation of every subject explored through special projects and research. Integrating regular classroom learning with programs of teaching information literacy serves to reinforce learning in both areas - the library and the classroom.

When students have opportunities to locate, interpret, analyze, evaluate, and communicate ideas and information, they will learn to apply these strategies to problem-solving situations for life-long learning.

Information Literacy Goals

Students should understand how information and resources are organized. They should know how to:

• recognize that libraries use classification systems to organize and provide access to information and resources;
• understand how information in print, non-print, and electronic formats is organized and accessed;
• understand how library classification and subject heading systems function;
• search for information and resources by author, title, subject, or keyword, as appropriate; and
• identify and use search strategies and terms that will produce appropriate results.

Students should understand and use the research processes necessary to locate, evaluate, and

• communicate information and ideas. They should know how to:
• state a problem, form a question, or define a need for information;
• consider the variety of available resources and detem1ine the best ones to use;
• access information;
• evaluate the validity, relevance, timeliness, and accuracy of information;
• organize and use information to create a product; and
• evaluate the effectiveness of the product in conveying the intended message.

Students should understand ethical, legal, and social behavior with respect to resources. They should know how to:

• use library materials and information resources responsibly;
• understand and respect the principles of intellectual freedom;
• understand and respect intellectual property rights and copyright laws; and
• develop and use citations and bibliographies.

Students should recognize that being an independent reader will contribute to personal growth, enjoyment, and lifelong learning. They should know how to:

• read for pleasure, enlightenment, inspiration, and information;
• access literature through print, audio, and electronic resources; and
• recognize and select materials appropriate to personal abilities and interests.

Wooster School
COMPUTER POLICY
The use of our school's Internet connection is a privilege, nota right. Inappropriate use
will result in a suspension of privileges and may result in further disciplinary action
through each division. Some unacceptable behaviors are:

• sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures;
• using obscene or inappropriate language;
• downloading material unrelated to and inappropriate for Wooster's educational
  setting;
• harassing, insulting, or attacking others;
• tampering with, damaging, or stealing computer hardware or software;
• vandalizing equipment or data;
• invoking computer viruses;
• violating copyright laws;
• plagiarizing (using technology to pass off someone else's work as one's own);
• attempting to gain access to restricted or unauthorized "places";
• using others' passwords for unauthorized access;
• trespassing in others' folders, work, or files;
• employing the Internet for unapproved non-academic or commercial purposes;
• posting anonymous messages;
• using chat facilities for non-instructional purposes;
• failing to report any problem to a supervising adult;
• downloading or installing software without permission.