About the Library
Librarian: Barbara Studholme
The Libby O. Cohen Library holds approximately 6,000
titles of research and reference materials as well as
videos and resources for education as well as pleasure.
Four computers, in conjunction with those available
in the adjacent computer lab, serve the students’
researching and writing needs. The catalog resides on
the network. Online, we have subscriptions to SIRS,
ProQuest, Britannica Online, and the World Book Online
Reference Center. The library subscribes to The
Daily Progress and The Washington Post
as well as numerous periodicals.
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Mission Statement
The Libby O. Cohen Library at Tandem Friends School
seeks to ensure that students and staff are effective
users of ideas and information. The library provides
learning opportunities, instruction, and instructional
materials appropriate to each student's needs. The
library is committed to providing support to the
curriculum, enhancement of classroom activities,
opportunities for recreational reading, and an environment
that promotes responsible citizenship. The library
program has as its goal the development of lifelong
learners and library users. |
History
In 1971, Tandem Friends hired its first professional
librarian, Libby Okun Cohen, who began the building
and shaping of the library. Until 1986, Libby Cohen
served as the school's professional, dedicated, and
energetic librarian. Under her watchful eye, the library
became the central focus of the academic and cultural
life of the school. When Libby Cohen left Tandem in
1986, the library was officially renamed the Libby O.
Cohen Library.
Location
Math/Science Building
Hours
The library is open whenever the school building is
open. It is staffed from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm all school
days.
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