Kim Porter, Library Media Specialist
Mission Statement
The Library Media Center supports the Alabama State Course of Study, the basis of our school curriculum program and its publication "Alabama Library Media Handbook for the 21st Century Learner" as well as "Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs," published by the American Association of School Librarians and the American Library Association. In addition, the Library Media Center endorses the literacy principles of the 2008 Standards of the 21st Century Learner of the American Association of School Librarians.
The Library Media Center provides open access for all students. The Library Media Center uses Destiny a Follett software product as its automated management system.
Destiny provides TitlePeek®, which gives students a chance to preview books on-line; and One Search®, which lets students get information from the school library and the Internet as a whole with a single search, and WebPath Express®, which limits student searches to approved, grade-appropriate web sites. Destiny access is available to teachers and students at school and at home via Internet access
7:45-3:15 Monday - Friday
Services:
Automated catalog and circulation system
Internet access
Group or individual research
Group and individual multimedia projects
Book Clubs
Resources:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Who may borrow materials? A. All Huntington students and staff may borrow materials
Q. How long may materials be kept: A. Books may be borrowed for one week.
Q. May books be renewed? A. Yes
Q. How many books may be checked out at at time?
A. Third Grade=3, Fourth Grade=4, Fifth Grade=5
Q. How much does the library charge for a lost or damaged book? A. $20.00 for a hardback book and $10.00 for a paperback book. If the book is found and returned within the same school year, $10.00 will be refunded to the student upon proof of payment. Paperback book charges are nonrefundable.
