
The
mission of a school media program is to provide instruction, resources, and
services to assist students and teachers in becoming critical thinkers in the
pursuit and use of ideas and information.
The
Piney Ridge Elementary Media Center is administered by Media Specialists, Keith
Taylor and Karen Dulany, as well as Media Clerk, Amanda Flores. The Media Center houses over 12,000
items ranging from books to videos to computer software. The center is fully
automated with ten student search stations and one circulation station. Internet access is available throughout the
school in addition to closed circuit television. The Media Center services
approximately 650 students in grades K through 5.