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Welcome to the HCHS Library/Media Center HOURS: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Thursday and Friday 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. Destiny Home Access: Click here to link to DESTINY -- HILLCREST'S LIBRARY CATALOG
SERVICES: Class and individual instruction Booktalks and personal reading guidance Bibliographies Automated catalog and circulation system Internet access Copier service Classroom equipment service Research assistance School store offering research packets and supplies Channel One and Cable in the Classroom Media production: laminating, recording, videotaping Computers for word processing, publications, power point, etc. Purchasing and processing of new materials
RESOURCES: over 11,000 books library media center website online resources Alabama Virtual Library over 700 audio/visual titles X-it Graduation Exam Review Program ACT Preparation Program 25 monthly magazines; 9 weekly magazines Daily newspaper: The Tuscaloosa News
LIBRARY STAFF:  - Mrs. Sabrina Sheffield, Library Media Specialist
- Mr. Dustin Hatton, Library Media Specialist
- Mrs. Linda McGahey, Library Paraprofessional
SENIOR ASSISTANTS Fall 2010: - Tyler Wakefield
- Casey Jones
- Edgreg Chandler
- Lonnie Free
- Ebony Wallace
- JaCori Owens
- Patrick Truett
- Zack Mullins
- Alex Free
- Doug Killough
- Graham Gillespie
- Colby Partin
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q. Who may borrow materials? A. All Hillcrest students and staff may borrow materials. Q. How long may materials be kept? A. Books may be borrowed for two weeks. Q. May materials be renewed? A. Yes, if no one else has reserved the materials. Q. How many books may be checked out at a time? A. Students may borrow up to three books at one time. Q. Are there fines for overdue books? A. Yes, fines are 10 cents per day; fines for encyclopedias are 25 cents per day. Q. How can I find out more about the library's policies? A. Click on the forms section of the library's web page and read the library and computer lab rules documents.
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