Media Center

• Voices at level one.
• No stomping your feet or loud noises.
• No cell phone use.
• Be respectful to all scholars and all books, materials and media center equipment.

Books and Magazines:

• Middle school scholars may check out two items at a time.
• High school scholars may check out three items at a time.
• Teachers may check out five items at a time for personal use and an unlimited amount of items for classroom use.
• Books have a loan period of two weeks. Books may be renewed for an additional two weeks if no other scholar is waiting for the materials.  
• Reference materials and current magazines do not circulate and are only for use in the library media center. Past issues of magazines may be checked out for two weeks by teachers or scholars.
• There are no fines for overdue materials. However all scholars are expected to return their books and magazines promptly. 
  • Scholars receive overdue notices periodically to remind them of overdue materials.
  • Please see the library media specialist as soon as possible if you have a damaged or lost item.
  • If a book or magazine is not returned by four weeks past its due date, it will be marked as “lost” in the system. 
  • The scholar is expected to return the item or pay the cost to replace the item.

Lost or Damaged Items:

• To pay for a lost or damaged item, the scholar should see the library media specialist so she can print out a form with the amount owed. The scholar should take this form with payment to the appropriate office (MS or HS) so the administrative assistant can take the payment and provide an email receipt to the scholar’s parent or guardian. The administrative assistant will then notify the library media specialist that the fee has been paid so it can be noted in the library media center computer system.
• If a scholar finds a lost item for which the fee has already been paid, no refunds will be issued, and the scholar may keep the item. 
• If a lost or damaged item is not paid for by the stated deadline, then the scholar may not be allowed to participate in any end of the year activities including graduation. Report cards will be held in the office until the amount due is paid.

Chromebooks from the Library or Classroom Cart:

• The Chromebook cart in the library contains laptops that may be checked out by teachers or for scholars that teachers have indicated may need to use one while in the library. Each classroom has a Chromebook cart with Chromebooks assigned to scholars by the teacher.
  Note: if a class is scheduled for library instruction or for testing in the library media center, the Chromebooks may not be available for individual check-out.
• The sign-out sheet on the cart must be filled out by the scholar or teacher using the Chromebook. 
• Note: if a class is scheduled for library instruction or for testing in the library media center, the Chromebooks may not be available for individual check-out.  
• When in class, scholars may only use the Chromebook assigned to them by their teacher.
• Scholars are to use Chromebooks responsibly.
• If damaged, the scholar must pay for the repair or replacement costs. 

    Calculators:

• TI-30XS MultiView Calculators are available for check-out from the circulation desk.
• Calculators may be checked out for up to 24 hours.
• A scholar is expected to return the Calculator when done, or pay the cost to replace it.

Scheduling Library Media Center Instruction Classes:

• Teachers may schedule library instruction classes in the library media center with the library media specialist.
• Information literacy topics available include searching databases for research information, evaluating websites, using Google effectively, MLA and APA citations, plagiarism, copyright, being a good digital citizen, how to use the library and the online catalog, etc. Collaboration is always welcomed and other topics can be taught.
• A two week notice is appreciated and at least a one week notice is required. Please use the form on the website, email the library media specialist, or drop by the circulation desk in the library media center to schedule instruction time. Teachers are required to stay with their classes during the instruction.
• An Aquos Board will be available during instruction classes and the library media specialist will reserve it for your class.

Our goal is to make sure there are books and other materials for scholars of all ages and abilities that will help them become enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, ethical users of information, and critical thinkers. 

The Parker campus library media center serves a wide age range of scholars from 5th grade to 12th grade, therefore the books and materials that are purchased reflect these age differences.  Books that are purchased for teens will have content of a more mature nature than books for tweens. A scholar is never required to check out or read any specific book in the library media center.   

The American Library Association’s website tells us that “children are generally not attracted to materials that are too advanced for their reading or maturity levels. If you feel an item is too advanced or not appropriate for your child, use this opportunity to express your views and provide guidance.   Discuss your family expectations regarding library use with your children.”  

Our online catalog allows scholars to search for books by grade level interest which makes it easier to find something enjoyable and appropriate for any age. Scholars are provided instruction on how to search the online catalog at the beginning of the school year. If a parent or guardian feels their scholar has selected a book beyond his or her maturity level, they should contact the library media specialist so she can assist with selecting a different book.  The website for the online catalog can be found at  https://legacycharter.follettdestiny.com    

It can be accessed off-campus as well as on campus with an Internet connection. If parents do have access to the Internet, and if desired, they could help their child select a book from home that they feel is suitable for their interest level.  We encourage scholars to enjoy the library media center materials they bring home, to return them, and get more! 
 

Textbooks/ Library Books:

The State of South Carolina furnishes textbooks to all scholars. Scholars must handle and use textbooks, school library books, and public library books with care.  Books lost or damaged beyond normal wear must be paid for by the scholar/parent.  The final report card will be withheld or the transfer of records will be withheld if any fees have not been paid.  Teachers are required to assess the proper charges.

DAMAGE	FEE
Lost Book, Broken Spine, Water Damage	Cost of book
Torn pages or writing in book with missing text	Cost of book
Torn pages without missing text	50 cents per page
Damage to book cover	Cost of book
Writing without lost text	50 cents per page
Obscene Marks	Cost of book
Lost Barcode	$5.00

 

Chromebooks and Equipment:

Chromebooks and equipment are loans and require special care and responsibility. Chromebooks and equipment lost or damaged beyond normal wear must be paid for by the scholar/parent. Scholars are responsible for bringing their assigned Chromebook and charger with them to school each day; they may not check out duplicate items, which may result in the scholar not being able to complete classroom work. Scholars may not lend their equipment to other scholars. Lost or damaged equipment must be paid in full before additional equipment will be issued. The final report card will be withheld or the transfer of records will be withheld if any fines or fees have not been paid. When damage to equipment occurs, the following fees will be assessed:

DAMAGE	FEE
Chromebook lost or damaged beyond repair	Cost of Chromebook
Cracked screen, 2nd incident	$150.00
Lost or damaged Charger	$30.00 - $50.00
Missing keys	Cost of Chromebook

 

Periodically parents will receive email updates showing what library books or equipment their scholars have  currently checked out &/or may have overdue. Any fines incurred will be listed until paid. Please check these emails for changes to scholar status.