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Wetumpka High School Library Media Center



Mission	Our misson is to ensure that students & staff are effective users of information. If students & faculty are to be effective users of information, they must be able to access, analyze, assimilate, and present it. Equipping them with the skills & information they need and want is the primary purpose of a school library media program. Implicit in this mission is the charge to ensure students develop and use these skills.

Purpose	To fulfill its purpose, the library media center must function as an integral component within the school program. It must... (1) provide equal access to information in the school collection, (2) furnish supplementary materials to enhance the school curriculum, (3) integrate informational skills instruction with classroom activities, (4) assist teachers in using a variety of media formats to improve instruction, (5) motivate students to enjoy good literature and other worthwhile resources, and (6) encourage the use of technologies to improve instructional effectiveness.

Services	Automated catalog and circulation system Internet access Computers for word processing, presentations, email, etc. Class and individual instruction Personal reading guidance Comfortable reading area Bibliographies Copier and printing service Classroom equipment service Research assistance Media production Purchasing and processing of new materials

Resources	Over 17,000 books Library Media Center website Online Resources Alabama Virtual Library Audio-Visual Resources Magazines

Frequently Asked Questions

Who may borrow materials?	All WHS students and staff may borrow materials.

How long may materials be kept?	Books may be borrowed for two weeks.

May materials be renewed?	Yes, materials may be renewed once.

How many books may be checked out at a time?	Students may check out two books at a time.

Are there fines for overdue books?	Yes, fines are 25 cents per day.

Do I still need an Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) card, so that I can access the database at home?	No, you no longer need a username and password to access AVL as long as you are within the state of Alabama. However there have been a few instances where someone has experienced a problem accessing AVL when using a wireless AIR Card for their home laptop or PC. If you have a problem at home or will be travelling out of the state of Alabama, just stop by the media center and we will provide you with a username and password so you can access the databases. Please keep in mind you can access AVL on any computer on our campus.