Library Policies 

Hours of operation:  8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri

(706) 357-5318

Media Specialist:  Mrs. Samantha Moses, ext. 24280

Student Support Tech:  Mr. Cameron Mitchell, ext. 24360

Students must have a written pass to enter the library during their class time.  Behavior in the library must comply with the CCSD student code of conduct and the Cougar CODE- Make good Choices, Own your actions, Be Dependable, Express Empathy.

For the preservation of library materials, please refrain from eating and drinking in the media center.

Check out Policy:  Students may check out two books each for two weeks at a time.  They may also check out two ebooks or audiobooks at a time in addition to physical books.  Special permission may be granted for additional books as needed for research projects.

Services Offered:

• Book lending

• Student device check out

• Laptop support and repair

• Information services

• Digital Citizenship training

• Research strategy training

• Visiting Authors

• Book Fairs

Book Vending Machine:

Students may purchase books from the vending machine with points earned through PBIS rewards as supplies last.  PBIS points may be exchanged for an Inchy Book Worm token.  The vending machine does not accept cash payments.

Flexible scheduling:

The media specialist creates a library schedule that allows for equitable access for students and staff, in compliance with GaDOE policy and guidelines.  Class visits may be scheduled with ELA, Science, SS or Connections classes.  Students may also visit independently with teacher permission and a written pass.

Volunteers:

Library volunteers may contact Mrs. Moses for the background check packet.  All CCSD volunteers must undergo a background check prior to service.

Reconsideration Policy:

Parents or guardians who have concerns about a particular title in the library collection may call the media specialist, Mrs. Moses, to discuss.  Book reconsideration protocol follows established CCSD policy.

First Amendment policy:

Students have a right to read books of their choosing from our library collection.  A student's freedom to read is supported by the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, see Pico v. Island Trees (1982).  Staff members do not have the right to infringe upon this right and all individual student circulation data is confidential.

Deselection policy:

The media specialist reserves the right to remove outdated and inaccurate materials or materials that do not address the curriculum nor engage student interest.  Deselected books are disposed of as per CCSD policy.

Donation policy:

WR Coile library media center accepts limited donations.  We reserve the right to refuse donations that do not fit within our educational and collection based needs.

From the CCSD board of education policy:  

FEES OR FINES FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF SCHOOL PROPERTY 

The Clarke County Board of Education retains the right to charge students a reasonable fee for restitution of lost, damaged, or abused school District property, including textbooks, library books or media materials. The Superintendent shall develop and submit to the Board a schedule of fees to be charged. 

Students shall be notified in writing of any charges being assigned to them and that failure to pay those charges may result in sanctions such as withholding grade cards, diplomas or certificates of progress until restitution is made. Opportunity shall be given for the student(s) and/or parent(s) to meet with appropriate school officials to discuss any fines levied against the student(s). If a student or parent is unable to pay the levied fees, an affidavit to that effect may be filed with the Superintendent or designee who make arrangements for the student to satisfy the obligation by rendering agreed upon services to the school district.