MISSION STATEMENT:

The purpose of the Connell Middle School Library Media Center is to provide support and collaboration for the faculty and staff, to integrate resources with the current curriculum, and to provide guidance and instruction to students so they will be able to fully use the Library resources.  The Media Center also provides resources for the extended school community and encourages reading and research for both information and pleasure.

HOURS:

The Library will open on school days at 7:30 a.m. for faculty and staff, and at 8:00 a.m. for students. The Center closes at 4:00 p.m. unless other arrangements have been made.

LIBRARY POLICIES:

• Students are welcome to come to the Library before school starts, during lunch, and after school, without a pass.
• If students come to the Library without a teacher during class time, the student must have a pass INDICATING NAME, CLASSROOM NUMBER, TEACHER, DATE AND TIME LEAVING CLASSROOM, AND THE PURPOSE of the visit.
• Students are not allowed to bring food or drinks into the Library.
• Students are required to place their book bags on a table during their Library visit. They may remove writing materials to use.
• Students may check out two books or magazines at a time. The books may be checked out for a two-week period but the magazines may be checked out only for one week.
• Additional books may not be checked out until overdue books are returned and any late fees paid.
• No more than three students ata time, from any one class, should come to the Library without the teacher.
• Students should present their pass to the Librarian or the Library Assistant before using the Library.
• Fines will be levied for overdue and damaged books. Lost books must be paid for before other books can be checked out. The monies collected for fines and lost books are used to buy books for the library.

Scheduling Classes in the Library:

Scheduling for any part of the Library, including the Teacher Resource Room, can be done utilizing the sign-up calendar located at the circulation desk. When signing up, please discuss the intended use and request any materials and equipment needed at that time. Since many departments and offices use the Center's services, it is best to schedule as early as possible. Also, please let the staff know if your schedule changes, so that others may benefit. Teachers must remain in the Library with their classes, and are responsible for maintaining decorum and discipline. The Library schedule is on Connell's Professional Learning Calendar for viewing. 

Computer Use:

In compliance with District policies, the computers are available only for educational purposes. Please see the Acceptable Use Policies accessed through the SAISD website http://www.saisd.net/school/053/technology/aup.htm. 

Textbook Procedure:

Textbooks will be issued at the beginning of the year, and collected at the end of the year, by the Textbook Clerk/Library Assistant, Mrs. Gomez. At the time of issuance, teachers will receive a list of issued books by barcode. Techers should take every precaution to provent damage or loss of textbooks. Parents/guardians may check out textbooks for their student's home use by filling out and signing a form available in the Library.

iDataPortal:

Parents may register for iDataPortal with the Librarian. Parents will then be able to access their student's grades, attendance, schedule, etc. on a computer using a login and personal password.