• To maintain a climate conducive to student self-exploration, experimentation and self-fulfillment;
• To assist students in the development of the attitudes and skills which will enable them to become independent, life-long learners;
• To assist in the development of the curriculum and instructional program of the school and to support the achievement of curricular objectives;
• To provide students and teachers with access to the variety of  informational resources and materials necessary to achieve curricular objectives;
• To provide access to materials that support a wide range of student needs, abilities and interests.
  

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of Holly Springs Media Center is to support the county curriculum, to provide quality print and electronic resources, to assist students and staff in becoming effective users of information, and to promote lifelong learning.

CHECKOUT GUIDELINES

Library books may be checked out by students for a period of one week.   They may be renewed if necessary but must be brought to the media center for renewal.  There is not a fine for overdue books.  Overdue notices will be sent out periodically.

Students may come at any time during the day for individual check out.  They should come at least once a week to exchange their books.  Students in grades Pre-K through second may check out only one book at a time - second graders will be able to check out two books after Christmas if they have no overdue or lost books.  Students in grades three through five may check out two books. All students must have a pass when visiting the media center unless accompanied by a teacher.

The reference section is open to all students for research any time during the school day.      Students working on the internet must have prior directives given by their teacher.

 LOST OR DAMAGED BOOKS 

Students are  responsible for books checked out in their name.  Fines for replacing or repairing a  book will be assigned to students who lose or damage their book(s).  

Prices will be determined from available current information. Fines for damaged books will be assessed in proportion to the damage.  The media specialist will determine the fee.  Fines will include an additional $1.00 to cover the cost of  processing.

Students who continually ignore these notices will be asked to pay for the book.  Report cards will also be held at the end of the school year if books are not paid for.

PROGRAMS 

· Accelerated Reader  (Click on Forms link above to see the Accelerated Reader Quizzes.)

· Story time

· Book Fairs

· Book Swap

· Book-It (Pizza Hut)

· Early Bird Readers

· Six Flags Read to Succeed

· Schoolwide 25-Book Campaign

· Book Talks

· Reading Bowl Teams

· Box Tops for Education