ABOUT OUR H.L. GOFF MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY

The H. L. Goff Library serves approximately 1150 sixth, seventh and eighth grade students and 150 staff members in this large suburban school district.   The library is new, bright, comfortable, and full of excellent print and non-print resources. 

Print resources include non-fiction and reference materials directly supporting the curricula of the school, as well as current and exciting fiction books to supply the students' constant leisure reading needs. Periodicals are available for leisure reading, and overnight use.

 Non-print resources include books on tape, video-cassettes, DVD's,  computers with Internet access, subscription reference databases, word processing, and OPAC's available throughout the school.  A copy machine is available for student use.

The Library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  School Library Media Specialist, Mary Ann Prendergast, informally assist students  and formally teach classes throughout the day to insure student success as library users and learners.  Mrs. Manzella  is  the Library typist. 

The H. L. Goff Library staff works closely with the District  Librarians and the East Greenbush Community Librarians to ensure partnership and success of the students. 

Remember :
Students with overdues can not borrow any new materials.
Students need passes to use the Library.
Reference materials do not circulate. 
Photocopies are $.10 per page.
Library computers are used for school needs only.