Head Librarian
About the Upper School Library
Located in the Upper School, the Research Library and Reading Room serves upper school students and the faculty and staff of Webb School. The library supports the philosophy and educational goals of Webb School to fully nurture the potential of each individual and prepare students to serve as leaders in tomorrow’s world by focusing on three things:
- Information Literacy
- Information literacy is the ability to effectively find, evaluate, and use information across all media and disciplines, all vital skills in our complex 21st century information landscape.
- Diverse Collections
- The library strives to meet the individual educational, emotional, and recreational needs of students by maintaining a collection full of diverse viewpoints in a variety of formats such as books, ebooks, audiobooks, and online databases.
- Curricular Support & Collaboration
- The library strives to support Webb School teachers by providing curriculum materials and resources and collaborating across grades and disciplines to enrich lessons with information literacy skills.
Policy for Students
| Item | How long do I have it? | Can I renew? |
|---|---|---|
| Books | 3 weeks* | Yes, if no one else has placed a hold on that item. |
| eBooks | 3 weeks | Yes, if no one else has placed a hold on that item. |
Students may check out up to 5 items at a time. Students can renew items through email or in person.
Students will receive a reminder email 2 days before an item is due, the day after an item is due, and a reminder each week the item is overdue.
*Books for English class choice reads are checked out for the entire semester. Books for class research projects may only be checked out overnight.
Lost & Damaged Books
If a student believes they have lost a book, they should notify the library immediately. Students may be responsible for replacing the book if it is lost or if it is damaged beyond what the library can repair. The student may replace the book in one of two ways:
- Pay the library for the cost of the book. The cost will be charged to the student's account.
- Bring in a new copy of the book.