Library/Media Center

The struggling economy has presented challenges for all school districts and Belmont is no exception.  Last year’s budget votes resulted in the elimination of the Elementary Library Program.  Following that vote, the Elementary Principals determined what library services, if any, could still be made available to our community in the absence of funding.  As a part of our effort to inform everyone about this year’s program, please note the following changes:

• Students in Grades K and 1 will still have “story time” once per week.
• Students in Grades 2-4 will have a 30 minute library time each week. 
• Teachers will be able to access library books for their classrooms.
• Community volunteers who received training will be able to help with the electronic cataloging of the collection, assisting with data entry and bar coding of all books, as we move from the traditional card catalog system to the automated Destiny program. 

We welcome parents/guardians who are interested in volunteering their efforts to support Wellington's library program.  You can find detailed information at the PTO webpage under  Ways to Help.

• Assist for 50 minutes during your child's library time. Read the Volunteer Instructions below.
• Help electronically catalogue the remaining book collection with the Destiny program.

If you have any questions, please contact Melina Jacovides or Hilary Donovan, who are leading the Wellington volunteer effort.

 Library Volunteer Instructions

 We have established a new Gift Book program for the Wellington library collection in conjunction with Amazon.com.  Wellington's Book Wish List is here. See details at the PTO webpage under Ways to Help.

Library Cataloging System

Follett Library Destiny database: destiny.belmont.k12.ma.us/common/welcome.jsp?site=102 Our cataloging system is available inside the school network only.

Technology Literacy

Belmont Public Schools is engaged in the ongoing study, development, evaluation, and implementation of a range of technology-based educational programs. The Technology Department has developed Benchmark Standards for Students K-12.  These standards address the mandates of the No Child Left Behind Technology Plan, the National Educational Technology Standards, the Massachusetts Department of Education Instructional Technology Standards and the Belmont Public Schools Strategic Plan.