Librarian: Mrs.
Michaels, michaefw@pwcs.edu
Mrs. Michaels is a graduate of Florida State Univ. with a Masters in Library Science
from the Univ. of Michigan.
Library Assistant: Mrs.
Banford, banforrx@pwcs.edu
Mrs. Banford holds a BA degree in early childhood and elementary education from
Jacksonville College. She is currently working on a Masters Degree in Reading
Literacy.
Mission Statement
Our mission
is to promote the development of students as life-long learners and library
users. The school library provides opportunities for students to access
“real-world” information through both book and internet resources. The library
is a shared space owned and used by every member of the school community
fostering good citizens who function effectively as members of a group and of
society.
Goals
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To provide students, teachers, and
members of the school community with up-to-date library collections which
include both print and non-print materials.
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To collaborate with teachers to
provide instruction that supports the VA SOL and Information Literacy Skills.
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To foster independence in finding
materials both for educational and for personal use that contributes to the
development of students as life-long learners.
Library Policies
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Students
are responsible for checking out library books using their library cards
(elem.) or keying in their student number (M.S.) They may not check out books
for another student.
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Students may check
out 3 library books or magazines of their choice plus any assigned books.
Students may not check out reference books or newspapers.
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Books are due back
in two weeks and may be renewed for two more weeks if needed longer.
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No overdue fines
will be charged but checkouts may be suspended until overdue items are
returned. Overdue notices will be sent out weekly.
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Replacement costs
will be charged for lost or damaged books. Due by June 1st each
year.
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Holds may be
placed on books that are out. Notices will be sent out daily notifying
students of holds that are ready for them. They will need to pick them up
within 5 days.
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Internet access is
available in the library for educational use only.
Friends of the
Library
Support our library
by volunteering, donating books, or making a cash contribution.
You can become a
Porter Library Patriot
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Make a $15
donation to become a Library Patriot
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Personal bookplate
will be placed in a library book
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You will receive a
Library Patriot certificate
See the
Library Patriots Form for more details.
Ten Reasons to Love
the Porter Library
From a Fourth
Grader
1. I like Porter’s library because
Mrs. Banford and Mrs. Michaels would help you find different books.
2. I like our library because we can
request books or magazines.
3. They let you come in and check out
without asking.
4. They have relaxing and comfortable
seats.
5. They let you use computers when you
can’t find a book.
6. They do a good job keeping things
neat.
7. They are always there to help.
8. They let you put books on hold.
9. They have a variety of books.
10. They are kind and caring to
everyone.
