Welcome to your library

in the digital World!

7th Grade first day of school
July 25

Want to check out eBooks? Contact Ms. Stimpson the librarian to set up your library account for eBook check outs through your electronic devices.

HOT Topics!!!

Some brief information on a few topics that may effect and affect your day to day life. Don't see a topic you want more information on, talk to Ms. Stimpson in the library about it or visit the Digital Resources page for links to news and information websites.
Bullying
Gender Inequality
Fake News
Tips for Identifying "fake news"
  • Does the headline sound unrealistic? Don't believe everything you read.
  • Check the url. Does it have any odd suffixes or substitutions?
  • Check the author's credentials. Skip anonymous news reports.
  • Make sure the headline and/or picture matches the content.
  • Consult and compare competing resources.
  • Fact check stories with sites like Snopes, Politico, and Politfact.
  • Dig Deeper. Follow up on cited sources and quotes.
  • Beware online "filter bubbles" that sho you only items that are similar to items you have liked.
  • Be open-minded. Ask questions.
Digital Citizenship
Ways You Can be a Good Digital Citizen
  • Think about first impressions: how are you representing yourself?
  • Keep personal details, like your address & phone number private.
  • Don't bully. Online bullying hurts everybody and leaves emotioanl scars. Apologies don't always fix hurt feelings.
  • Treat others online as you want to be treated. 
  • If you wouldn't say it in person, don't say it online.
  • Give credit where credit is due.
  • Cite sources.
  • Check information for accuracy, spelling, and grammar before posting online.
  • Everything you do online will be around for a long time. It does not go away (even SnapChat can't guarantee that).
  • Don't be a troll. Don't start--or feed--arguments online that are bullying/degredating/debasing a person, group, and/or culture.
  • Let a trusted adult know right away if someone is bothering you online.
  • Remember to take time to unplug and take a break from the digital world.