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Welcome to FHS Library!
My name is Mrs. Carbone, and I am the teacher-librarian at Franklin High School and Franklin Dual Language Academy. I have been a librarian for 11 years, and prior to that, I spent nine years teaching 6th and 7th grades. I earned my bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies, along with my teaching credential and Master's Degree in Technology Education, from California State University, Los Angeles. I then obtained my librarianship credential from California State University, Long Beach.
Library Mission/Goal
The mission of our library program is to provide a welcoming environment to all students, teachers, parents, staff, and community members in which they all feel comfortable coming in to complete assignments, research, or just read a book. The librarian envisions her role as someone who encourages and guides teachers and students in their numerous intellectual quests by teaching them how to navigate through literature and technology at Benjamin Franklin. The librarian helps them meet their goals and supports their quality education.
Library's Goal
The Benjamin Franklin library’s goal is to inspire a passion for learning that values the students’ intellectual curiosity, creativity, diversity, and community involvement.
Library Etiquette
For a safe and great learning environment, please...
Use a quiet voice in the library.
To keep the library clean, no food, GUM, candy, or drinks in the library.
Please clean up after yourself, pushing in your chair, and throwing away all scraps of paper.
No cell phones during instructional periods, unless it is being used as part of an assignment.
Remember: Our library is your library. Use it. Love it. Shape it. Respect it
Library Policies
Checking Out Books
Students may check out up to three items for two weeks.
Materials may be renewed as long as there is not a hold on the item.
Holds - can be done via your Schoology account. Click here for directions.
Students should have their student ID to check out books.
Faculty may check out as many books as needed.
Fines and Fees
Overdue materials are charged 10 cents per day, per item. The maximum fine per item is $5.00.
In the event a Library item becomes lost or damaged, it can be replaced by paying the fine to the student store.
Computer Use
The library is equipped with 37 desktop Mac computers. Library computers are for school work and catalog searches.
Printing is free.
Inappropriate use of computers will result in the loss of computer privileges and possible disciplinary action.
Library Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:15 am - 4:15 pm
Tuesday : 8:15 am - 2:40 pm
Open before school, during lunch, and after school
A pass from a teacher is required to use the library during class time.
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