Welcome to the HMS Library Media Center!
Welcome to the HMS Library Media Center!
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IS THERE A BOOK THAT YOU THINK SHOULD BE IN THE HMS LIBRARY?
The mission of the Helena Middle School Library Media Center is to empower students to become successful learners and thoughtful readers by providing access to a rich collection of books and resources that ignite their imagination and foster a passion for lifelong learning.
Library Hours
Library Hours
MONDAY 7:10 - 3:10
MONDAY 7:10 - 3:10
TUESDAY 7:10 - 3:10
TUESDAY 7:10 - 3:10
WEDNESDAY 7:10 - 3:10
WEDNESDAY 7:10 - 3:10
THURSDAY 7:10 - 3:10
THURSDAY 7:10 - 3:10
FRIDAY 7:10 - 3:10
FRIDAY 7:10 - 3:10
All students will have regular access to the Library Media Center through ELA classes.
All students will have regular access to the Library Media Center through ELA classes.
Open library access (Flex Time) is also available each day during PACK time (Homeroom).
Open library access (Flex Time) is also available each day during PACK time (Homeroom).
Students are required to have a pass from a teacher in order to access the library during Flex Time.
Students are required to have a pass from a teacher in order to access the library during Flex Time.
Circulation Procedures
Circulation Procedures
🔷 Student Check-Out 🔷
🔷 Student Check-Out 🔷
Students are allowed to check out a maximum of THREE items from the Library Media Center for a loan period of two weeks.
Students are allowed to check out a maximum of THREE items from the Library Media Center for a loan period of two weeks.
Students are only allowed to renew an item a maximum of two additional loan periods.
Students are only allowed to renew an item a maximum of two additional loan periods.
🔷 Faculty & Staff Check-Out 🔷
🔷 Faculty & Staff Check-Out 🔷
Faculty & staff members are allowed UNLIMITED checkouts from the Library Media Center. There is no specific loan period for faculty.
Faculty & staff members are allowed UNLIMITED checkouts from the Library Media Center. There is no specific loan period for faculty.
Please, be considerate of other faculty & staff members when checking out items.
Please, be considerate of other faculty & staff members when checking out items.
🔷 Book Reservations🔷
🔷 Book Reservations🔷
Students may still place up to five books on hold at a time. Students will be notified via email when a book is ready for pick-up in the Library Media Center. Students may also check the status of a book hold through the HMS Library Media Center online catalog--Destiny Discover.
Students may still place up to five books on hold at a time. Students will be notified via email when a book is ready for pick-up in the Library Media Center. Students may also check the status of a book hold through the HMS Library Media Center online catalog--Destiny Discover.
How to Place a Book on Hold
How to Place a Book on Hold
- Log in to your Destiny student account
- Search for the book you would like to reserve
Don't forget to check out the TOPICS (aka genres), COLLECTIONS, and FEATURED BOOK CAROUSELS!
If a book is marked "Lost," you will not be able to place it on hold.
- Click on the blue HOLD button*
How to Check the Status of a Book Hold
How to Check the Status of a Book Hold
- Log in to your Destiny student account
- Click on MY STUFF in the top menu
- Click on HOLDS in the dropdown menu
If your hold is marked "Ready" in Destiny Discover, check your email for a pick-up notice from Mrs. Dodson or Mrs. Guin before coming to the Library Media Center. Please, do not come to the Library Media Center until you receive an email.
*If you do not see the blue HOLD button on your screen, double-check to make sure that you are signed in to your student account. You may need to completely sign out and sign back in to reset the page.
*If you do not see the blue HOLD button on your screen, double-check to make sure that you are signed in to your student account. You may need to completely sign out and sign back in to reset the page.
Additional Library Resources
Additional Library Resources
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