About Us
About Us
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Hours of Operation:
7:45 am - 3:45 pm Monday - Friday
Students must have a pass from a teacher during scheduled class times and recess.
Circulation Guidelines:
All students are allowed to check out 3 books at a time, but only 1 graphic novel may be included in the 3.
All materials are checked out in 2-week intervals.
Books can be renewed 1 time.
There are no late fees, however, if a book is lost (more than 45 days past due), a replacement fee will be charged to the student’s account.
Students must have their ID (or a temporary replacement ID sticker) on them to check out books.
General Expectations:
Students will leave their passes in the pass-catcher at the circulation desk and scan their ID to sign in at one of the two computers on either side of the windows upon entering the library.
All visitors should demonstrate respect for all individuals utilizing the space, as well as the furnishings and materials contained within.
All visitors should conduct themselves in a manner that promotes and ensures their safety (and the safety of others) at all times.
Food or drink beyond bottled water should be consumed elsewhere.
Library Media Specialist
Library Media Specialist
Media Technology Assistant
Media Technology Assistant
803-699-2750 ext. 72141
Services
Services
Literacy and Technology Instruction
Collaborative Lessons and Units of Study
Book Fairs, Reading Challenges, and Various Programs Designed to Encourage Literacy and Collaboration
Seasonal Programming and Rotating Thematic Book Displays
Maker Activities, Crafting, and Games
Coming Soon: Lunch and Learn Sessions
Ask A Librarian (really, ask us anything!)
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a safe, collaborative space to all students, staff, and faculty and support them as they leverage the power of literacy and education to build a better life for themselves and a better world for us all.
To that end, we will:
foster active engagement, self-reliance, and independence in navigating and utilizing libraries;
recognize, acknowledge, and appreciate the contributions of all creators;
promote lifelong learning through the effective use of ideas and information;
provide access to a wide range of integrated, interdisciplinary, multimodal resources and activities; and
support inquiry and exploration as students develop competence in our ever-evolving information landscape.
Our Goals and Objectives
Our Goals and Objectives
The Library Program will work to support, supplement, and expand upon the current curriculum at Dent Middle School by:
including materials in various languages and ethnic backgrounds.
providing materials on a wide variety of topics from several different viewpoints
continuously investigating and acquiring new materials.
working to update the current collection in a systematic, planned manner.
The Library Program will ensure that all students have equal access to materials and programming by:
encouraging students to visit the media center throughout the school day.
arranging and properly labeling the collection in a manner that is easily understandable to students, faculty, and staff.
opening the library before and after school hours.
The Library Program will encourage collaboration between teachers and the media specialist in an effort to emphasize information literacy in the context of the existing curriculum by:
informing students and teachers about information literacy through collaborative teaching activities and individual instruction.
making the media center available to teachers at the point of need.
The Library Staff will work to maintain a comfortable, inviting, and helpful environment by:
maintaining proper signage and labeling
organizing materials in a logical manner and making records accessible on-line
establishing and enforcing age-appropriate standards for library behavior
The Library Staff will participate in professional development opportunities by:
attending district meetings.
attending the South Carolina Association of School Librarians annual conference.
participating on various committees and teams.
The Library Staff will work to keep the administration abreast of the library program by:
publicizing activities.
generating quarterly reports of collection statistics and usage information
Meet Your Librarian
Meet Your Librarian
Mrs. P. is a reformed English teacher turned librarian. She obtained her MLIS (Masters in Library and Information Science) from the University of South Carolina in 2024. Prior to that, she received her MAT (Master of the Arts in Teaching) and BA (Bachelor of the Arts) in English, also from USC. (If it's not obvious from her resume, she is a Gamecock fan. Tiger fans can rest assured, however: she was born in Clemson.)
Mrs. P. has spent her life discovering and sharing her belief in the power of literacy and education to build a better life and a better world. The move from classroom to library was inevitable: she is passionate about supporting the entire school community in our quest for information and understanding--and that passion can no longer be contained to a single (and single-subject) classroom!
You can soon read more about her adventures in libraries and learning on her blog.
Volunteer Opportunities - for students, for parents
Volunteer Opportunities - for students, for parents
Student volunteers may earn volunteer service hours for their time in the library. Volunteer service requirements vary by club or organization; please speak with your club/organization sponsor for more information. If you are interested in volunteering--for credit or out of the simple goodness of your heart--please contact us directly the next time you stop in or by email at spellerin@richland2.org.
Parent volunteers are always welcome to support everyday operations, regular programming, and special events. All parent volunteers must submit to a SLED background check. Please contact us directly by phone (803-699-2750 ext. 72030) or by email (spellerin@richland2.org) to begin the paperwork process. We look forward to working with you and appreciate your support!
Collection Development and Deselection Policy Links
Collection Development and Deselection Policy Links
Please refer to:
District Board Policy IJL at https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=richland2&s=268330 and
District Board Policy KEC at https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=richland2&s=268456.
Still need help?
Still need help?
Contact us by phone at 803-699-2750 ext. 72030 or by email at spellerin@richland2.org.
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