Savage Resource Center

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Resource Center vs. Library
What‘s the difference?
A Resource Center:

  • Provides a variety of media for student research, including Internet, periodicals, ebooks and access to online databases such as InfOhio and Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
  • Integrates technology into the environment, such as wireless laptops, desktop computers, SMART™Boards, television and other tools for learning
  • Configures the space to allow for group study and interaction between students
  • Encourages conversations and discussion in spaces designed for group study
  • Provides a quiet space for students to study or read
  • Functions as a fully-equipped classroom as well as a library when needed
  • Employs a full-time Media Specialist, who is skilled in a variety of hardware and software, and available to assist students with multi-dimensional projects
  • Is considered the “hub” of the school and is used by teachers and students to display and disseminate information to the student body

Highlights of the SRC:

30-unit laptop cart for students
28-unit desktop for individual student or classroom use
94" SMART™ Board
32-unit SENTEO™ Student Response System
52" Flat screen TV, broadcasting CNN or world events as they happen
E-Books (online encyclopedias) – Students – click EBOOK Button for access from school and home**
-- over 400 EBOOKS!
Free Access to GLOBAL ISSUES IN CONTEXT – News database updated daily – Students click GLOBAL ISSUES Button for access from school and home**
Free Access to INFOHIO and TOLEDO PUBLIC LIBRARY online databases – Students click INFOHIO Button and TLCPL Buttons for access from school and home**
NDJA Section for grades 7-8
Full-time media specialist
Two additional laptop carts for classroom use
Automated Circulation System
Separate quiet study area with glass dividers
"Den" area with soft leather couches for relaxing with a laptop

**Ask Media Specialist for Access Codes

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