[LM_NET] combined 6 - 12 library

[Leslie Wagner <leswags@AOL.COM>]

I am looking for information on the advantages and disadvantages to having a school 
library which serves grades 6 through 12.  I have searche the archives and have 
just found a few pieces of information. Our district is considering a brand new 
building which will house middle and high school students.  All areas will be 
separate except for the library, which would serve up to 2400 students.  The 
collections would be combined.   As the middle school librarian I am wondering if 
having combined collections would turn my job into that of a book censor rather 
than one who promotes books to my students. So I am skeptical on many fronts.  My 
principal is looking for feedback and as a first year librarian, I am in need of 
your expertise and experience.
  
Thanks
Leslie Wagner
Librarian
Fred S. Engle Middle School
West Grove, PA
lesliedwagner@aol.com 

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