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Welcome to the BMSS Library Media Center

District Library Mission

The mission of Boerne ISD Library Media Centers are to inform, enrich, and empower every student by supporting and enhancing teaching, learning and research. Library Media Centers incorporates curriculum, technology and an educated staff to provide an environment where lifelong learning habits and love of reading are encouraged and where students are enabled to retrieve, evaluate and utilize information. The libraries in Boerne ISD encourage collaboration, communication, creativity and exploration through credible resources and educational activities.

About the Library Media Center

About the Library Media Center

The Library Media Center is to be a library and learning commons that supports the campus in the development of future-ready citizens by encouraging innovation, collaboration, curiosity, critical inquiry, and transliteracy. Students have access to a variety of materials including books, e-books, and digital resources.  The library is also a great place to curl up and read a book! The library serves all students, sixth through eighth grade.

Library Access 

  • Students visit the library for lessons and to check out books accompanied by their classroom teacher or for independent visits at their teachers’ discretion.  
  • The library is open to all students during the school day, providing flexible access to support learning and exploration.

Library Policies

  • Students may check out 2 books at a time.
  • Library books are due every 2 weeks.
  • Students may check out 1 playaway at a time.
  • Lost or damaged books must be paid for in full or material of equal value and quality may be accepted.  
  • Fines may be assessed for any materials overdue by five or more days.
  • Remember: Due dates are closer than they appear!

Our Commitment

To achieve its mission, the Secondary Library Media Center is dedicated to:
 
  • Provide services that foster student success and enrich student learning.
  • Collaborate with faculty to develop critical thinking and information literacy skills that empower students to effectively find, use and evaluate information.
  • Provide reference and instructional services that enable students and faculty to effectively access and use information and technology.
  • Provide timely, accurate and individualized services and resources to help students and faculty meet academic goals.

The Library Media Center is an essential part of our school community, equipping students with the skills and resources they need to succeed academically and beyond.

Library Informational Resources

Library Media Specialist

Deborah Fitzpatrick

email mrs. fitzpatrick

Library Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Students are welcome in the library before school to:
  • Check out books
  • Work on homework
  • Visit the Maker Area
  • Play with the Giant Jenga set or the Giant Connect Four
  • Read
  • Hang out

Note:  The Library Media Center may be closed due to scheduled meetings.

BMSS Resources

Printing

The library provides printing services to students.  Black and white printing is $0.25 per page and color copies are $0.50 per page.  

Digital Resources