Library Media Center
Librarian: Mrs. Thompson
Location/Hours: Room 507 / 7:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Resources: Books, Computers, Online Databases, Audiobooks, e-books, digital audiobooks
Loan Period: 3 weeks with renewals
Library Webpage: https://lasalle.rsdmo.org/learn/library
Books Available
The LSMS Library provides over 7,000 fiction books and 7,000 nonfiction books covering a range of reading levels and interests from early reader to high school in a variety of formats including print, ebooks, and audiobooks. This includes picture books, “Fast Reads” which are short and at an elementary reading level, and Young Adult books. While we strive to have something for everyone, we understand not all books are a good fit for everyone. If you would like to discuss guiding your child toward certain books or limiting availability of books for your child, please contact the LSMS librarian Leslie Thompson at thompsonleslie@rsdmo.org.
Online Databases
Online databases are searchable collections of academic materials made available through subscriptions. Databases are academic in nature and efficiently lead students to much more reliable information than what Google, Yahoo, or other search engines might provide. While commercial search engines have their purpose, databases are more reliable and efficient for academic purposes.
Subscription databases are paid for with district funds and are accessible from home using the passwords provided by the librarian.
St. Louis County Library eCards
Each Rockwood student (unless your family chooses to opt-out) has an Electronic St. Louis County Public Library ecard. This card allows access to thousands of online resources (eBooks, databases, and more). Students can access the St. Louis County Public Library website at https://www.slcl.org Each student's Library eCard number begins with Rockwood's 3-digit code of 091 followed by the 10-digit student ID number. The PIN is set to 1234, but can be changed if a student wishes. Please note, the LSMS librarian cannot restrict what students view or send notices regarding St. Louis County Library material.
Parent and Librarian Collaboration
The library staff invites students and their families to contact them for assistance and concerns with finding and accessing resources to meet their needs. That includes finding books of interest at the appropriate reading level, accessing and using District databases, and helping parents support the reading choices of their children. If you would like to receive a daily email of book titles your child has checked out from the LSMS library or place restrictions on the reading level of books your child chooses, please contact the librarian.