Philosophy, Mission, Policies & Procedures

PHILOSOPHY


The Hokes Bluff Elementary School Library believes that a library media center should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. It is our responsibility to provide books and other library resources including technology that are of the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. The Hokes Bluff Elementary School Library provides a stimulating environment for students to use higher-order thinking skills, to become active and experiential learners, to discover, to create, to respect diverse ideas and beliefs and to become lifelong readers and learners.


MISSION STATEMENT


The mission of The Hokes Bluff Elementary School Library is to provide an environment that ensures that students and staff can effectively access, process, and use ideas and information. The library media center strives to collect, organize, and facilitate access of information resources in many formats including current technological tools that enhance and reinforce the school curriculum. The library media center also strives to promote lifelong reading and learning both for pleasure and for information.


Policies & Procedures

CIRCULATION POLICIES


  • Check-Out Policy for Print Books/Materials

Students in 1st-5th Grades may have 2 books/materials checked out at a time.

Students in Preschool and Kindergarten may have 1 book/material checked out at a time.

Books/Materials may be checked-out for 2 weeks / 10 school days

Reference materials may be checked-out as approved by library staff.


  • Check-Out Policy for Non Print Books/Materials

Please see Mrs. Hannah for more information.


  • Lost and/or Damaged Materials

Library patrons are responsible for all materials/books that they check-out from the library media center. In the event that a book/material is lost or damaged the book/material must be paid for. Damaged books may be discarded after one week. Payment must be made in the library to Hokes Bluff Elementary School and given to Mrs. Hannah.

LIBRARY RULES

  • RESPECT

Patrons should always respect the rights, property, and responsibilities of themselves and of others. Students must use library materials and equipment with respect and care. All library materials should be returned to the proper place.

  • DO YOUR BEST

Always try! Students are to work quietly and independently. If talking is necessary, a quiet voice that will not disturb others should be used at all times in the library media center. Students should exercise self-control while in the library media center (for example, no running or rough play).

  • BE WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO BE & BE ON TIME

Students are required to be responsible when coming from and returning to class. Students are responsible for keeping track of the time they are away from class.


LIBRARY CONSEQUENCES FOR BROKEN RULES

Verbal Warning

Library privileges could be temporarily revoked (For example: student could be sent back to their classroom).

Homeroom teacher notified.

Parent(s) / Guardian(s) contacted.

A Student Discipline Referral form will be sent to the principal / assistant principal for disciplinary action when necessary.

AGREEMENTS ARE PART OF YOUR CHARACTER

Students are required to follow all rules and guidelines in the ECBOE Student Handbook. In addition, all Technology / Internet user policies and procedures as referred to in the student handbook and established by the board of education are required to be followed as well.

IMPORTANCE OF LIBRARIES

Why Are School Libraries So Important?

"As more schools infuse technology into the day-to-day practice of teaching and learning, librarians have emerged as instructional experts through the practice of curating digital content, introducing innovative technology tools, and instructing students and faculty on the use of these cutting-edge and valuable resources. Overseeing books, managing print collections, and shushing users are no longer common practice in school libraries. Today’s libraries are filled with 3D printers, digital media labs, and classes solving real-world problems in creative and collaborative ways through the integration of standards. And the librarians are there at the students’ and teachers’ points of need to help integrate all types of technologies and literacies into their learning and instruction.


Librarians have the skills, dispositions, and focus to find and share the most credible, resource-rich (and often free) technology tools available with everyone. We also work daily with integrating technology into the standards, whether it is the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, the C3 Social Studies Framework, the new ISTE Standards, or our own school’s competencies. And this work contributes to more effective teaching and learning every day, in every class, and with every student."


~ Pam Harland, 2016

AASL, Knowledge Quest