Rumsey's annual Book Fest once again enveloped the campus in a cover-to-cover celebration of literature and learning. After the Spring Break, thirty-seven student and faculty groups gathered together to delve into their selected literary wonders, which covered a wide variety of genres. From imaginative presentations and hands-on activities to in-depth discussions in the library, the campus was buzzing with excitement as readers of all ages exchanged insights and reflections on what they have been reading.
The Dicke Family Library
Rumsey Hall's Dicke Family Library is centrally located on campus, adjacent to the study hall and computer lab with easy access to all classrooms. The library is a relaxing and comfortable environment where students, faculty and staff come to read, look for information, work productively with friends and colleagues, and innovate in our Makerspace.
A PLACE FOR READING AND SCHOLARSHIP
Like most libraries, ours is a place for study, research, creating and leisure reading. The library's program focuses on creating lifelong readers and problem solvers. We strive to maintain a collection that supports the curriculum and provides a variety of books and resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of our students, faculty and staff.
DEVELOPING INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS
The main goals of the library are to help Rumsey students develop the information literacy skills necessary to access and use print and digital information productively, ethically, safely and responsibly, as well as to encourage students to develop a love of books and lifelong reading habits. In addition to books in print, students have access to eBooks and audiobooks.
We believe that research skills are best taught within the context of ongoing class projects and assignments. We accomplish this by collaborating with teachers to develop research units tailored to the needs of the curriculum. In order to ensure continuity of skills, the librarian is a member of the Curriculum Committee.
For questions please contact:
Valerie DiLorenzo P '15, '18
Library Media Specialist
Our Library and Media Center is a Hub of Connection and Creativity
Students shared handmade bookmarks in a creative and connective initiative.
Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Pre-Primes classes are once again participating in Pernille Ripp's The Global Read Aloud.
Library prefects used Openverse to find backgrounds to use in the green screen station in the library for Halloween.