Hours—7:30 AM until 3:30 PM. The library will be open during lunch.

Rules

It is important to keep a quiet environment for research, reading, and study.
All school rules apply in the library. Please respect all equipment and materials.
No food, drinks, or gum are allowed in the library. (The librarian or administration will designate any exceptions).

Book Check-out

Students are responsible for books checked out in their names and should return books on time and in good condition.
Books are checked out for two weeks and can be re-checked up to 3 times in a row. No more than 1 book can be checked out to one student at a time.
The student may not check out any more books until the book is returned or purchased.
Students with fines and overdue books due for over a month will be restricted in the books they will be allowed to check out. (high circulating books, series, new books)

Computer Use Rules

Computers may be used to play games, but educational use will have first access.
Please get permission before accessing an Internet website.
Print only those pages approved by your teacher or the librarian.
Anyone not following computer use rules will be prohibited from the use of these computers.

Philosophy

The library media center is a critical element in the complete educational process of the students. Students and teachers are expected to function in the Information Age; therefore, the media center must provide access to the equipment and resources needed to fully utilize needed information. The Board of Education of Booneville School District supports the principles of intellectual freedom inherent in the constitution of the United States and expressed in the “Library Bill of Rights,” the student’s “Freedom to Read” statement, and the student’s “Freedom to View” statement of the American Library Association (Appendix A).

Mission Statement

The mission of Booneville Public Schools is for every student to achieve maximum success through excellent academic programs. Booneville Public School Library Media Centers support that vision through the creation of learning environments that encourage intellectual and social development leading to productive citizenship. The library's mission is to promote the skills, experiences, and confidence that will enable children and young adults to use libraries and information resources for lifelong learning.

Educational Goals

To accomplish the mission of the library, the following goals have been adopted:

To provide materials which support the curriculum and learning
To provide equitable access to a variety of information materials, taking into consideration individual needs, interest, abilities, diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, variance in language, and maturity levels of the students served
To provide materials which reflect all sides of issues, beliefs, and ideas for the purpose of guiding students in becoming critical thinkers who can understand varying perspectives
To develop a collection of popular print/non-print materials of high interest that attract students to reading for pleasure, recreation, and personal interest

Booneville Junior High School