Parent Resources

The Educational Program

The Collins library teaches information literacy (access, evaluation, and use) starting in the sixth grade. All students are registered for a local public library card, which enhances their access to interlibrary loan materials and academic databases.

New students attend library orientation classes at the beginning of each year to learn basic research and organizational strategies including: how to access Dunn's automated book catalog, search academic databases, and order books via interlibrary loan from public and university library systems. The library curriculum also covers issues of plagiarism, proper citation, searching academic databases versus using the Internet, and evaluating print and web sources. These study skills are reinforced throughout the year as students visit the library for class projects and individual support.

What Parents Need to Know

All library resources, including individual help and research tutorials with the librarian are available to Middle School and Upper School students, alumni, and families.
The library is open every day from 8am to 10pm. Students and families are always welcome!
The library has excellent resources on colleges, teen issues, learning disabilities, non-native English, and much more. Check out a book today!
Parents can have a tremendous impact by helping students with their work. Parent orientation classes are available to help parents learn how to take advantage of library resources and support students in their academic and personal endeavors. Please contact library@dunnschool.org for more information.
Volunteers are always needed and greatly appreciated. Volunteer hours are flexible and include evening study hours.
Gifts and donations designated for the Collins Library help students receive the resources and training they need to succeed in the Information Age. Thank You!

Reading

Helping With Homework

Study Skills
Academic Web Links
Great Sites for Kids
Homework Help (SB Public Library)
Live Homework Help - Free Online Tutors (SB Public Library)
Dunn's Learning Goals

College Links for Parents

College Counseling at Dunn
Testing & Education Reference Center
Ask the librarian for the password to this amazing database to create customized college searches, to take advantage of complete SAT, AP or TOEFL preparation, and more.
College Board
Educational Testing Service