LIBRARY HOURS, POLICY AND PROCEDURES

 

Books are circulated for three weeks with the option of renewal if titles have not been requested by a teacher or another student. Patrons may borrow 3 books at a time.

 

Magazines are library use only.

 

Reference books are used in the library, but may be checked out overnight at 3:30 p.m. and returned by 8:30 a.m. the next day.  

 

  

For lost or damaged books, the list price must be paid or a replacement copy must be provided.

 

 

 

Individual students are encouraged to use the library often for pleasure reading, research, or working on other assignments.  In order to keep the library an academic destination, students must have a teacher note in order to use the library during class times. 

 

   

 

All school computers are intended for EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY.  Therefore, the following rules apply at all times:

  

1. Any student who wishes to access the Internet must have a signed Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Electronic Media agreement form on file.
2. Students are not allowed to use personal email, play computer games, or use computers in any way that is inconsistent with Knox County Schools’ policies.
3. Violating the Knox County Acceptable Use Policy on the South Doyle High School computers is a suspendable offense and can result in loss of library privileges.  This includes:

• Changing the desktop or any computer settings
• Adding, deleting, or altering programs
• Viewing inappropriate sites
• Downloading/playing games not specifically assigned by a teacher
• Bypassing the filter*

 

*Filtering is required by all Knox County Public Schools.    

 

 Resources

• Printer
• PERIODICALS--Over a dozen magazines and newspapers available in hard copy; many more available through TEL databases.
• 3D Printers -- Students may print designs for classes, as well as creations of their own made on TinkerCAD or Fusion 3D. Students interested in learning more can visit Mr. McLees with questions!
• Spheros & CoDrones. -- Coding can be used to control these robots. Students are encouraged to explore their use!

 

Services

 

• INQUIRY COLLABORATIONS --
• 1) PBL Co-planning
• 2) Student-driven research units
• 3) EdTech incorporation support
• 4) Designing units to align standards with PBL, STEAM, and/or research!

 

• INFORMATION INSTRUCTION--Assistance in research with print, nonprint, and online sources for classes or individuals.  Instruction in use of word processing, digital citizenship, and other programs.
• 1) Book talks
• 2) Research lesson-websites
• 3) Research lesson-databases
• 4) Using the library catalog
• 5) Library orientation
• 6) Access to e-books/audiobooks
• 7) Digital citizenship lessons

 

Do you have times in your lesson plans/unit outlines so far where you know you want to have larger collaborative space or collaborate with me to give your students an inquiry-driven learning experience? 

 

Reserve the library here and describe what you want to do in your reservation. I can help plan and implement for those days!

 

Do you need help troubleshooting or maximizing the EdTech tools we use? Check out this FAQ resource from the EdTech Department, or let Ms. Ledyard know as an EdTech Connector for our building!