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Lake Ridge Academy has two Library Media Centers,
one for the Lower School and one for the Middle & Upper Schools.
Located in the Community Resource Center, the libraries comprise 10,000
square feet of space and are separated by the cirulation desk and
the Kiva. The mission of the Lake Ridge Academy
Library Media Centers is to ensure that students, faculty, staff
and other community members become effective users of ideas and
information. The library media program provides access to print,
online, and other sources of information. The library media programs
are integrated within the school's curriculum, celebrate the diversity
of all people and emphasize a love of reading and learning.
Collections and Special Holdings
-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.
-The Kiva, an oval shaped amphitheater for group gatherings and
classes.
Helpful Internet Sites
LRA
Library Card Catalog
The Internet Public Library
Separate Sections (Youth & Teen)
with great homework and research help. Great links, too.
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
INF Ohio's
Electronic Resources
Clements' Political Research
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