Library
Lake Ridge Academy has two Library Media Centers—one for the Lower School and one for the Middle & Upper Schools—both of which are located in the Community Resource Center. The two libraries share 10,000 square feet of space and are separated by the circulation desk and the Kiva. This special oval-shaped amphitheater is a superb venue for group gatherings and classes.
The mission of our Library Media Centers is to ensure that students, faculty, staff, and other community members become effective users of ideas and information. Our library media program provides access to print, online, and other sources of information. The library media programs are integrated within the school's curriculum and emphasize a love of reading and learning.
Collections & Features
- Joint holdings of over 25,000 items, including books, periodicals, and videos
- Four OPACS (Online Public Access Catalog System) computers
- All-purpose computer stations with Internet access, word processing programs, and more
- Ten wireless laptops that can be used anywhere in the libraries
- Copy machine for student use
- Lower School story room and project room available for class use
- Middle School/Upper School quiet study room and four small conference rooms for student use
Helpful Internet Sites
- The Internet Public Library: Separate Sections (Youth & Teen) with excellent homework and research help.
- Librarians Index to the Internet: Thousands of research and information links arranged by subject; extremely helpful
- Google: Fast search engine without advertising or "junk"
- Noodletools: Help with research strategies, MLA format, and more
- Lake Ridge Academy Subscriptions (Passwords available from the librarians)
- Gale Student Research Center Gold
- INFOhio's Electronic Resources
- Clements' Political Research
