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March 27, 2008

Library

Carol Clemmons

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Carol taught Kindergarten for over 17 years before becoming the librarian at Hanceville Elementary. She is married to Tim, a music teacher and they have two children, Brooke and Brett. She has two grandchildren, Brayden and Briana. She also has a puppy named 'Buster'. Carol enjoys watching home improvement and interior design shows on TV. She is also involved in several committees at church and teaches Sunday School.

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.

Library Rules:

1. Be courteous and respectful of others at all times.

2. Take care of our media center and our books.

3. Accept responsibility for lost or damaged books. (Cost of lost or damaged books will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian.)

4. No food, drinks, candy or gum is allowed in the library.

5. Return library books on time so that others may enjoy them.

For a list of our AR quizzes available at Hanceville Elementary School, please click the icon below.