Mt. Zion Elementary School Library Handbook

2022-2023

Student Circulation Procedures

Check-outs are for two weeks. Students may renew books once for a further two weeks. Additional renewals will be on a case by case basis. 

Student choice will be the deciding factor on book selection. I will teach a variety of methods students should use to determine the “Just Right Book” for themselves, but check-out selection will come down to student choice. I will encourage students to choose engaging books they can comprehend from a variety of genres that will help students grow. 

SORA is an excellent resource for E-Books and the collaboration with the public library system gives our students access to thousands of books! It is easy to log into SORA from Clever. 

Teacher Circulation Procedures

Teachers are able to check out up to 25 books at a time. Check outs are for one month. Please keep in mind that I have a limited selection of books for any one topic. We can request books from other CCSD schools. Please email book requests to Ms. Haertel. If requesting from another school, please allow at least one week

Digital Resources

We have access to a wide selection of wonderful titles on Myon and SORA. Between CCSD and the Charleston County Public Library, students have access to several thousand books on SORA, including audio books. 

MackinVia is still our primary destination for databases. There are numerous child-friendly databases available covering virtually any subject that could be desired. 

Ms. Haertel is excited and ready to help assist with any questions you may have!