NAME:
GEORGINA D. GIBBS
SCHOOL:
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
CLASS:
LIBRARY-MEDIA CENTER
SCHOOL PHONE:
407.876.9344, EXT.247
I have lived in Orlando since 1984 and share my living space with my family,
two cats, and a rascally chihuahua named Chino.
My degrees include a Masters of Library and Information Science from the
University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
FL Certified Media Specialist K-12
My favorite types of literature for relaxation reading are
fantasy/scifi,poetry, and historical novels.
Some of my favorite illustrators for children's books are
Rosemary Wells, Tommy De Paola, Ruth Hellert.
One of my favorite books is Jane Eyer by Charlotte Bronte.
To inspire and instill an appreciation and love of books and reading , as
well as guide all students in becoming information literate. Information
Literacy is the ability "recognize the extent and nature of an information
need then locate, evaluate, and ethically and effectively use the needed
information."
CURRICULUM GOALS --
PK-Story Telling, appreciation of books, identifying author, title,
illustrator
K-2nd-
-Library rules and policies
-Appreciation of books,
-story telling,
-care of books,
-how to select books at the appropriate reading levels, using Accelerated
Reader Program, and the Five Finger Test
-Dewey Decimal system,
-poetry
-Sunshine State Young Reader Award Books
-Fairy Tales,
-Non-fiction vs Fiction
-netbooks, basic computer skills
3rd-5th-
-Library rules and policies
-Identifying parts of a book: title, author, publisher, copyright date,
index, glossary, table of contents, spine lable/call number
-Using the Online Public Access Catalog and Destiny version of catalog
-award winning books,
-genres of literature-biography, non-fiction, fiction, mystery, fantasy,
historical fiction, science fiction
-plagiarism & copyright the basics,
-using reference sources print and online: dictionaries, encyclopedia,
almanacs, atalses,
-Understaning the Internet
-effective online search tips
-evaluating a web site, ,
-Introduction to online safety-what is personal information, etiquette and
safety-- using email, IM, social websites, etc.
-Poetry
-Magazines
-Book Talks on new books
-Media-messages, facts vs opinion
-netbooks-basic computer and typing skills
6th,7th & 8th
-Library rules and policies
-Using the OPAC and Destiny catalog effectively
-award winning books,
-copyright,how to avoid plagiarism
-Citing Sources, how to create "Works Cited Page",
-Review: using reference souces: dictionaries, encyclopedia, almanacs,
atalses,databases,
-Review:On-line sources, evaluating a web site,
-Reinforce:effective online search tips ,
-Reinforce online safety-what is personal information, etiquette and safety
using email,IM, social websites
-How to handle online bullying or improper contact
-Understanding the difference between fact and opinion, media messages and
their effects
-Poetry
-Book Talks on new titles, Exploring genres
-netbooks-typing skills practice