Library

The Hanceville Elementary Library serves students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Our program provides materials
to support the curricula of the Alabama Course of Study in all subjects, as well as picture books, popular fiction series',
and high interest nonfiction. Students, teachers and parents can access our school library's online catalog with the
following links:

from home: http://hancevilleelem.ccboe.org/opac/hancevilleelem/index.html

from school: http://hancevilleelem.ccboe.prv/opac/hancevilleelem/index.html

The objectives of the Hanceville Elementary Library are:

* To provide resources and services to meet the needs of our teachers and students,
* To teach students to locate, assess, and effectively use information,
* To promote an appreciation of literature and reading for pleasure, and
* To encourage independent use of the library and its resources.

Library Use:

Students in grades K-3 have one weekly 30-minute library class. In addition they may visit the library for open circulation
any time during the school day from 9:30 - 3:00 to exchange their books, work on reports, projects, etc.

Students in grades 4 and 5 have two 45-minute library class periods per month. In addition they may visit the library for
open circulation any time during the school day from 8:00 - 3:00 to exchange their books, work on reports, projects, etc.

Kindergarten students may check out one book per library visit. Other students may check out up to 4 books at a time
provided they haven't lost a book and owe no library fines.

Students who have lost a book or books that they haven't paid for are restricted to checking out one book at a time. All
students are encouraged to be responsible for caring for and returning their books. Students who lose or damage a book
are requested to pay for them.

Materials in the reference section may be used in the library or the classroom. Magazines may be enjoyed in the library.
Videos, DVDs, books-on-tape, CD-ROMs and audio-visual equipment are available for check out to teachers only.

Library computers may be used throughout the school day for students to take Accelerated Reader quizzes, search our
library catalog, or use the Alabama Virtual Library. Other computer and internet projects may be pursued a the teacher's
request.