The library is a multifaceted place that promotes many forms of learning, from reading to research to studying. Our libraries are wonderful assets to the Collegiate community.

Library Mission Statement
The mission of the Wichita Collegiate School Libraries is to support and enrich the curriculum by providing high quality library materials and services to enable students to effectively access information and become life-long learners.

Through the Reading Incentive Program, the library encourages students to read. Each year Lower School students participate in a different program. This year’s program is “Dive Into Reading.” Students read and record the number of pages they’ve read, and return sheets to their classroom notebook. At the end of each nine-week grading period, students will receive certificates and awards for their completed levels at the Lower School Assembly. In addition to the awards, each student completing the basic level will be invited to attend a build-your-own sundae party in the library.

Through the Accelerated Reading Program, the library promotes reading for pleasure with the Middle School students. To encourage students to read and earn points beyond the required amount, students who accumulate 100 points have their names placed on the Wall of Fame and are invited to eat lunch in the library twice during the year. At the end of the school year, students in the 100 Point Club receive a certificate. Having their name added to a plaque that hangs in the hallway honors the student who earns the most points in his/her grade level.

Promoting reading is only one of the facets of the library. Early Childhood students visit the library weekly and begin learning to love books through their lessons. Lower School students also visit the library weekly and are presented with lessons that help them develop library skills as well as promote a love of reading. The library also offers a place for students to come study and work on research projects throughout the day and after school. Middle School students utilize the library daily for studying, making-up exams, and working on research projects. Fifth graders attend library class every two weeks to receive further instruction on library usage, while other classes are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Upper School students also utilize the library for studying, research, make-up exams, and receiving library instruction on a daily basis.

Library Hours: 
Sheldon Coleman Library (Beren Middle School)
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Alice Virginia Knorr Library (Koch Upper School)
7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.  

Jenny Paulseen Early Childhood Library
8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Tuesday through Friday

The librarians at WCS seek to serve the WCS community in the following ways:
 

• Provide students and faculty with a variety of resources that are relevant to the curriculum at WCS and other areas of interest.
• Ensure that all faculty and students can effectively and efficiently access information through a variety of sources.
• Expand, develop, and maintain the WCS Libraries' collections and resources to reflect the needs of the students and faculty.
• Ensure that all faculty and students are familiar with library procedures. 
• Provide an integrated program that enhances the learning process and instruction, and improves the use of library services and resources.
• Provide all library patrons with an effective work environment.
• Maintain audiovisual equipment and collection.
• Maintain an interlibrary loan relationship with Wichita State University.