Library / Media Center

Welcome to the West Valley Media Center

The West Valley Library Media Center is the heart of our school. From the time the doors open, students are eager to learn, grow, and make connections. Our collection includes over 11,000 books and online resources, over 900 eBooks, and multiple databases. The library provides reading and meeting areas where students and faculty relax and enjoy one another. Teachers and the Library Media Specialist work together to maximize the opportunities for students to be able to browse for the materials they need. Collaborative lessons are planned for students to practice curiosity and acquire research skills for life long learning.

KCS Librarians/Media Specialist Beliefs : We believe the Library Media Specialist will:

• Promote a love of reading.
• Create a safe and inviting environment for all learners. Cultivate a spirit of inquiry.
• Collect a rich variety of resources to support the needs of each learner.
• Provide equitable information access to all learners.
• Teach learners:
  • To access information efficiently for a variety of purposes.
  • To evaluate and discern among information sources.
  • To use information critically, effectively, and ethically.
• Collaborate with students and teachers to decide the best methods for creating and sharing information.
• Integrate services with the school’s mission and goals.
• Model lifelong learning by engaging in relevant and sustained professional development.

Library Hours:
Our library is open to students from 7:30 to 3:30 every day except Wednesday. On Wednesday, the library hours are 8:05-3:30.

From 8:00–8:25 AM, we have a specific daily schedule for students. This is to make sure every student has an opportunity to visit the library.
Mondays: All Grades Library Business
Tuesdays: 6th grade Open Library
Wednesdays: 7th grade Open Library
Thursdays: 8th grade Open Library
Fridays: All Grades Library Business

Open Library: These days are a chance to visit the library, check out books, relax, socialize, and enjoy puzzles, games, and crafts before the school day begins.
Library Business Days: These days are for quick visits to take care of any library business, checking in and out books, renewing checkouts, or paying fines.
 

Library Checkout Policies

-Students may check out three books at a time.

-Each book is checked out for three weeks. They may be returned earlier than the due date. Students are encouraged to renew books if they have not finished them by the due date. The student may not check out new books until that late books have been returned.

-There is a .05 cent fine for every day a book is late, with a three day grace period. This fine only applies on weekdays when students are in school. Weekends, holidays, and inclement weather are excluded from fine accumulation.

-Students who lose a book must pay for a replacement.

-Magazines may be checked out for one week by the librarian.

Below are the links for some helpful online resources.