Library Resource Center
The primary goal of the library program is to ensure that students acquire the information gathering skills needed in today's world. Each member of the staff is committed to providing a supportive learning environment.
Elementary Level
About IWA Elementary Level Library
IWA Elementary Level Library is dedicated to assisting students and staff in becoming lifelong learners and effective users of information while promoting an appreciation and joy of literature.
Librarian
Our library staff is committed to providing students and faculty with quality information resources and a warm and inviting atmosphere in which to learn.
Collection
The Elementary Level Library provides students and faculty with a variety of print and non-print resources. Our collection includes:
- 14,187 Books
- 837 Videos/CD ROMS
- 90 Reference Books
- 6 Computer Work Stations
- 313 Resource/Professional Section
Guidelines
The IWA Elementary Level Library operates on a fixed/flexible schedule. Students in each class have times scheduled every week to visit the library. The library is open all day for IWA students to research and check out books with their teachers' permission. Please check your child's schedule to find out when your child visits the library. Please help them to remember to return or renew their books on library day or fines will be assessed. Books are due within two weeks if not renewed.
Library Schedule
The library hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days.
Accelerated Reader
The Accelerated Reader (AR) Enterprise program promotes independent reading and documents students’ growth in reading comprehension. To participate in the program students choose an Accelerated Reader book by looking for the blue AR spine label in the IWA Elementary Level Library. Reading level is also indicated on book spines with colored stickers which expedites and simplifies the selection process for students. Books may be read from home or the public library — simply check the AR website for quiz availability.
Students start AR test taking in first grade. Students may take tests in their classrooms with their teacher's approval between 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Testing is also permitted in the library between 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Traditional curriculum students have a set number of points that they must reach each nine weeks — reading within their range. Montessori students set their own nine-week goal.
To look up a book title for AR test availability, students and parents may go to the website, www.renlearn.com. Click on Store, go to Quiz Search and in the Quiz Search text field type the entire book title. If the book does not come up under title, a book can also be looked up by using the author's name. Once a title is located, click on the title and the test number will appear. **This is for availability purposes only; Please do not purchase any tests. New tests are uploaded weekly.
For additional information please contact the IWA Elementary Level Library at 883-0857 Ext. 179.
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Middle and High School Level
Library Mission
The Incarnate Word Academy Middle and High School Level Library Media Center supports students and teachers in the ongoing formation of the Christian person by providing access to a collection of wide-ranging, balanced, current, and validated resources-both print and non-print-to facilitate and encourage growth in faith and intellectual reason. The library aims to empower all students to be effective, faithful, and critical users of information resources — advocating enjoyment, enrichment, and the comprehensive understanding of literature.
Librarian
LaQuita Hilzinger received her Master of Library Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1997. After graduating, she worked as a children’s librarian, director of reference services, and library collection manager. She joined the staff of Incarnate Word Academy in November 2014. She is dedicated to collaborating with teachers, parents, and students to make the library an integral part of the educational process and encourage lifelong learning. If you have questions, feel free to contact the library at 883-0857 ext. 124.
Collection
The library provides students and faculty with a variety of print and non-print resources. Our collection includes more than 10,000 items including books, e-books, videos, magazines, and sound recordings as well as access to seven computer work stations.
The library catalog as well is available online so that students may search our collection, place holds and check out Follett e-books from home. The students also have access to numerous academic databases through the Angel eBRARY. The databases provide around-the-clock access to reference material, full-text periodical articles, audio clips, historical video archives, college prep resources, scholarship information, and career guidance.
Library Schedule
The library hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on school days.
Accelerated Reader
The Accelerated Reader (AR) Enterprise program promotes independent reading and documents students’ growth in reading comprehension. To participate in the program, students choose an Accelerated Reader book by looking for the orange AR spine label in the library. Reading level is indicated on book spines with colored stickers, which expedites and simplifies the selection process for students. Books may be read from home or the library.
Students may take tests in their classrooms with their teacher's approval. Testing is not available in the library.
To look up a book title for AR test availability, students and parents may go to the Accelerated Reader website. Once a title is located, the test number, book level and AR points will appear.