About the Library Media Center
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Mission
Mission
The purpose of S&S Library Services is to serve our students, faculty and community by providing 21st century learning opportunities and leadership to help meet the district’s educational goals. Our objective is to create life-long learners by integrating information literacy, supporting classroom curriculum, and fostering a love of reading.
Bluebonnet Reading Program
Bluebonnet Reading Program
Read 5, Then Decide
The Texas Bluebonnet Award is one of the most prestigious children’s choice literary awards in the United States. Each year, 20 books are chosen for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. Schools and libraries around the state participate in the program, encouraging students to read a minimum of five books from the list. In January, students in grades 3-6 vote for their favorite title. The author of the book receiving the most votes wins the Texas Bluebonnet Award (TBA).
At S&S Elementary we have the Bluebonnet Club. To become a member of the club, a student must read and write a review on at least 5 current Bluebonnet Award books. In January, Bluebonnet Club members may attend the Bluebonnet Party where students will vote on their favorite title and discuss the books they have read throughout the year.
Collection Development Policy
Collection Development Policy
School Board Adopted Collection Development Policy for S&S Libraries can be found HERE once adopted.
Mandatory collection development standards for Texas libraries can be found at this link. "Texas Administrative Code"
Library Bill of Rights
Library Bill of Rights
The S&S Library Media Center has adopted the Library Bill of Rights from the American Library Association.
The Library Bill of Rights/American Library Association
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their service:
Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves.
Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.
Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.
A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background or views.
Libraries that make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.
Adopted June 19, 1939.
Amended October 14, 1944; June 18, 1948; February 2, 1961; June 27, 1967; and January 23, 1980; inclusion of “age” reaffirmed January 23, 1996, by the ALA Council.
FAQs
FAQs
How many books can I check out?
Kindergarten: 1 book
1st - 4th: 2 books
Students may check out a book for two weeks, but we do not charge a fee if it is "late." Books can easily be renewed if a student is not finished reading the book. If a student has lost or damaged a book, it will remain on the account as one of the allotted books until the book is found or the fine is paid. Contact Ms. Campbell with questions.
What do I do if I lost or damaged my library book?
Students and parents can pay for the cost to replace the book using cash or check.
What services does the library offer?
Library Classes
Students come to the library during their scheduled rotation time each week. During this time, the librarian teaches a lesson that incorporates the current TEKS for that grade level. These lessons cover a variety of subjects, including valuable library and technology skills.
Book checkout
Students come to the library once a week during their rotation period to checkout books.
Online resources
The library offers a variety of online resources and educational technology for students and teachers. Please visit the Student and Teacher Resources links to see more.
Is there a handbook for electronic devices?
Yes, visit this link
What if I don't like the book my student checked out?
If you feel the book your child checked out is not something you want them to view, they may bring the book back and check out another book. If you feel strongly that the book is not appropriate for ANY student in the library, then you must read the book in its entirety and fill out a Request for Reconsideration form. Please email Ms. Campbell for the Request for Reconsideration form or visit the school for a paper copy.
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