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The David Lipscomb Elementary Library is dedicated to promoting the love of reading and the development of skills to enhance life-long learning. The librarian works closely with classroom teachers to support the grade level curriculum. The mission of the library is to provide faculty and students with both informational and recreational materials, which will enhance the curriculum, provide for individual differences, and encourage exploration and growth.

Each class visits the library once a week for 30 minutes. The first through fourth graders may also visit the library daily to check out books. First and second graders may check out one book at a time while third and fourth graders may have two books if they choose.

Library curriculum:

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten

• Introduction to the library using literature appropriate for the age level including nursery rhymes, books with rhymes, and current books of interest
• Children are shown the parts of a book to identify: spine, title, author, illustrator, and barcode

First Grade

• Students experience various types of literature read aloud
• Recognize the Caldecott and Crown Gallery winners
• Identify and discuss story elements
• Locate specific books from the easy fiction section by author’s last name by alphabetizing to the first letter

Second grade

• Students experience a wide variety of literature and are able to express personal reactions to literature
• Able to identify simple characters, setting, and plot
• Locate specific books from the fiction section by using the author’s last name and begin reading chapter books appropriate for each child’s reading level
• Introduction to biographies and non-fiction materials

Third grade

• Students are taught how to locate materials using the online catalog
• Ability to distinguish between fact and fiction in a variety of materials
• Locate and find information using parts of a book
• Appreciation of a wide choice of literature including biographies, information books, and reference sources

Fourth grade

• Students are aware of the various books awards including Caldecott, Newbery, Crown Award, and the Coretta Scott King Award.
• Understand characteristics of various types of literature such as folklore, tall tales, legends, and fairy tales
• Use of non-fiction and reference books to gather information
• Students are making use of the online catalog to locate specific requirements for outside reading.

David Lipscomb is also part of the national Crown Award program. There are two divisions that we participate in each year. The Crown Gallery books are ten books chosen by Christian librarians and teachers for wholesome and uplifting reading. This program is for the kindergartners through second grade. The Crown Award books are 20 books chosen for third and fourth graders. The children vote on their favorite book in April of each year. The Crown Gallery and Crown Award books are on the library web site.

Lilah Yinger

Lilah is married to Sam Yinger, who is the Vice-President of Ezell-Harding Christian School. Lilah and Sam have two daughters. The Yinger family worships at Bellevue Church of Christ, where Lilah is the librarian for the adults. She enjoys reading and doing jig-saw puzzles.

Lilah Yinger graduated from David Lipscomb College in 1976 with a B. S. degree in Health and Physical Education and a minor in Science. An Elementary Education endorsement was completed in 1978 from Lipscomb and a Library Media Specialist endorsement was added in 1998 from Trevecca. She began teaching physical education in the elementary school in the fall of 1976. After teaching physical education for two years, she taught first grade for 22 years. She has been the elementary school librarian since 2000. Lilah was chosen Teacher of the Year for the 2000-01 school year.