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Loans: 7th-12th grade students can check out a maximum of three items at any one time. 6th grade students are allowed a maximum of 2 items at any one time. Students who have reached this limit must return one of the items they have checked out before being able to check out an additional item.
Loan Limits: Students may borrow Media Center materials for 21 calendar days with an optional seven day renewal, unless an item is in high demand.
Fines: Books not returned on time will be assessed a fine of $.10 per day with a maximum fine of $10.00. Lost books will be assessed at the value of the book plus a $3.00 processing fee.
Staff policies: Staff members may check out any number of materials without penalty of late fees, including audio/visual equipment.
Loan Limits: Students may borrow Media Center materials for 21 calendar days with an optional seven day renewal, unless an item is in high demand.
Fines: Books not returned on time will be assessed a fine of $.10 per day with a maximum fine of $10.00. Lost books will be assessed at the value of the book plus a $3.00 processing fee.
Staff policies: Staff members may check out any number of materials without penalty of late fees, including audio/visual equipment.
Hours of operation
The Media Center is open Monday-Friday from 7:00am-2:30pm. On early dismissal days, the Media Center will only be open during school hours.
Before school, students who are using the library must be there for book check-out or computer use only. There is limited supervision during this time, so students should have an explicit purpose for their visit during this time.
During the school day, students must have a pass from their teacher and sign in upon entering on the sign-in computer. Students accompanied by their teacher are not required to sign in.
During Directed Studies, any student wishing to use the library must have a pre-written pass from Ms. Kirchmyer which states his/her name and the reason for the visit - you must be visiting the library to use library resources. There are over 1300 students, and according to school policy, only 30 are allowed in the Media Center; therefore, if you just need a meeting spot, it is best to see if there is a teacher who will allow you to use his/her classroom for that purpose.
After school, at this time the library is not open, however, if you just need to drop off a book, you can come in and drop it as the library is being closed up.
Before school, students who are using the library must be there for book check-out or computer use only. There is limited supervision during this time, so students should have an explicit purpose for their visit during this time.
During the school day, students must have a pass from their teacher and sign in upon entering on the sign-in computer. Students accompanied by their teacher are not required to sign in.
During Directed Studies, any student wishing to use the library must have a pre-written pass from Ms. Kirchmyer which states his/her name and the reason for the visit - you must be visiting the library to use library resources. There are over 1300 students, and according to school policy, only 30 are allowed in the Media Center; therefore, if you just need a meeting spot, it is best to see if there is a teacher who will allow you to use his/her classroom for that purpose.
After school, at this time the library is not open, however, if you just need to drop off a book, you can come in and drop it as the library is being closed up.
Library services
Copying: Black and white xerox copies are available for $.10/page. We do not have the ability to make color copies at this time.
Printing: Black and white printing is available for $.10/page. Color printing is available for $1.00/page.
Lamination: Teachers can drop off their items to be laminated (please put your name on back). We will typically have in laminated and cut for you within 48 hours. Students can purchase laminating services for $1.00/page.
Poster Maker: The color poster maker will be arriving soon. Teachers will be allowed to make posters with charges being applied to their school account. Parents and students will be able to make posters for a nominal fee. Fee schedules will be created soon.
Technology equipment is also available for check-out by students and teachers. Students are required to have parent permission signed BEFORE items can be released. At this time the available technology items are: FLIP cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, and Nooks. Teachers only can check out these items: microphones, microphone headsets, laptops, tv/dvd/vcr, LCD projectors, and dvds.
The media center website: Ms. Kirchmyer has created a website which offers relevant, useful information for students and teachers:
Media Center Newsletter: Ms. Kirchmyer publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, and staff in order to communicate resources, events, and opportunities available through the media center. These newsletters can be found on the media center website and the school's main page.
Media Center Social Media Connection: Ms. Kirchmyer uses Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook as tools to help communicate with the SMMHS community about current trends in education and library events.
Media Center Updates for Teachers: Ms. Kirchmyer regularly updates teachers and staff through meetings, emails, and one-on-one conversation to notify teachers of resources and strategies to help our students be successful in in the 21st century.
Professional Development Workshops: Ms. Kirchmyer provides after school workshops, one-on-one instruction, and video tutorials in order to provide professional development opportunities about technology integration, Common Core State Standards, media center resources, particular school requirements (like Senior Project), and other topics.
Collection Development: Ms. Kirchmyer accepts input from students, parents, and staff (see the link on the media center website!) about resources to which they would like to have access in the media center. After aligning the suggestions with our current collection needs, student taste, and school curricula, Ms, K uses respected book review sources and field recommendations to ultimately purchase and provide materials best suited for our school's academic and extra-curricular needs.
School Store: Ms. Kirchmyer has worked with senior, Madison Rawls, to open a school store in order to make supplies available to all students at an affordable rate. The school store is open during Directed Studies. Students who have a signed agenda may shop at this time. All purchases are cash only.
Printing: Black and white printing is available for $.10/page. Color printing is available for $1.00/page.
Lamination: Teachers can drop off their items to be laminated (please put your name on back). We will typically have in laminated and cut for you within 48 hours. Students can purchase laminating services for $1.00/page.
Poster Maker: The color poster maker will be arriving soon. Teachers will be allowed to make posters with charges being applied to their school account. Parents and students will be able to make posters for a nominal fee. Fee schedules will be created soon.
Technology equipment is also available for check-out by students and teachers. Students are required to have parent permission signed BEFORE items can be released. At this time the available technology items are: FLIP cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, and Nooks. Teachers only can check out these items: microphones, microphone headsets, laptops, tv/dvd/vcr, LCD projectors, and dvds.
The media center website: Ms. Kirchmyer has created a website which offers relevant, useful information for students and teachers:
- databases and useful websites with brief explanations next to each for student and teacher use
- OPAC link which will enable you to see which books are in - you can even check from your own device!
- tutorials on technology for your convenience
- VSBA slideshows
- School store inventory and price-list
- a request form for desired titles.
- Senior Project requirements and all associated paperwork
Media Center Newsletter: Ms. Kirchmyer publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, and staff in order to communicate resources, events, and opportunities available through the media center. These newsletters can be found on the media center website and the school's main page.
Media Center Social Media Connection: Ms. Kirchmyer uses Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook as tools to help communicate with the SMMHS community about current trends in education and library events.
Media Center Updates for Teachers: Ms. Kirchmyer regularly updates teachers and staff through meetings, emails, and one-on-one conversation to notify teachers of resources and strategies to help our students be successful in in the 21st century.
Professional Development Workshops: Ms. Kirchmyer provides after school workshops, one-on-one instruction, and video tutorials in order to provide professional development opportunities about technology integration, Common Core State Standards, media center resources, particular school requirements (like Senior Project), and other topics.
Collection Development: Ms. Kirchmyer accepts input from students, parents, and staff (see the link on the media center website!) about resources to which they would like to have access in the media center. After aligning the suggestions with our current collection needs, student taste, and school curricula, Ms, K uses respected book review sources and field recommendations to ultimately purchase and provide materials best suited for our school's academic and extra-curricular needs.
School Store: Ms. Kirchmyer has worked with senior, Madison Rawls, to open a school store in order to make supplies available to all students at an affordable rate. The school store is open during Directed Studies. Students who have a signed agenda may shop at this time. All purchases are cash only.
library program objectivesGOAL #1: COMMUNICATE REGULARLY WITH INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL IN ORDER TO DEVELOP CURRICULAR NEEDS BASED ON INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES AND INCREASED COLLABORATION
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOAL #2: PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE USE AND UNDERSTANDING OF 21ST CENTURY SKILLS.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOAL #3: INCREASE ACCESS TO MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS.
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