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Mrs. Vanessa Armstrong
A proud graduate of 澳门六合彩开奖接口, Vanessa Lindsey Armstrong has served the scholars of 澳门六合彩开奖接口 for twenty-nine years. Beginning in 1992, she served as an English teacher at Bailey Alternative School, and then Siwell Middle School (1996). In 2002, Mrs. Armstrong was employed as an English teacher for Memphis City Schools in Memphis, TN. After returning to Jackson in 2005, she continued her career as an English teacher, an ELA Interventionist, and Librarian at Siwell Middle. When Siwell closed in 2020, Mrs. Armstrong became the librarian for Blackburn Middle School. In this role, she looks forward to supporting all library patrons in their quest for learning, research, and exploration.
Mrs. Armstrong obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English from Jackson State University. She also earned a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Library Media Center
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General Information
READ! READ! READ!
COME ON IN AND SEE WHAT YOUR
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER HAS TO OFFER!Blackburn Library Media Center is the HEART of the school!
Library Media Specialist
Vanessa Armstrong is the library media specialist at Blackburn Laboratory Middle School. You may contact her at (601) 960-5329, extension 5053.
Reading Fair Guide
Click here to access a Reading Fair Guide.
Online Card Catalog-Insignia
Explore the Blackburn Laboratory Middle School to locate resources.
Philosophy
"At the moment that we persuade a child, any child, to cross that threshold, that magic threshold into a library, we change their lives forever, for the better. It's an enormous force for good." --Former President Barack Obama
Mission Statement
The mission of Blackburn Middle School Library Media Center is to ignite a passion for reading throughout the school, and ensure that all learners can access, process, and communicate information and ideas effectively.
Location
The library media center is located on the first floor near the front or main entrance of the school.
Hours of Operation
The library media center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Extended library hours are available upon request. Please note that the library will be closed for special programs and events.
General Rules and Procedures
- Acceptable Use & Internet Safety Policy
- Use of Copyrighted Material
- Collection Development Procedures for School Libraries
- Use of Public School Libraries
- Library Policy & Procedures Manual
Collection Summation
• Over 10,000 books (including Literature Circles, Classroom Sets, and eBooks)
• Over 25 periodicals, including 3 local newspapers
• A vast number of VHSs, DVDs, and CDs
• 5 Lenovo desktop computers with wireless Internet accessibility
• Online card catalog that allows staff and students access from their classroomsCollection Policy and Procedures
- School Libraries Policy for purchasing library materials in various formats
- School Libraries Procedures for purchasing library materials in various formats
Use the Library Daily to Locate and Process Information!