Gallatin High School Library Mission Statement: 

     The mission of the Gallatin High School Library Media Program is to empower students with the diverse resources and skill necessary to access, analyze and apply information effectively and efficiently in a rapidly changing world, and to promote a lifelong love of learning and literature.

Library Services/Policies:

• Library Hours: M, T, TH 7:30 - 4:00 W, F 7:30 - 3:30  Sometimes the library will close early. If students are going to stay after school, they may want to check with Mrs. Bruce.
• All students MUST be wearing an ID to come to the library. (this includes running errands for teachers) 
• All students must have a note from their 3rd block teacher in order to come to the library during lunch.  They will only be able to stay if no class is using the library.
• All students must have a note from their teacher (that block) to come to the library.  They will only be able to stay if there is not a class.
• ID replacement will only be done before school from 7:45-8:15.  Students should be counted tardy if they are late to first block because they were purchasing an ID, unless they have a note from the library.
• There is a coin copy machine available to students. (.15 per page)

   

• Students may print to the printer in the library for .10 per page.  There is also a color printer available by request for .25 per page
• Teachers can sign up to bring a class to the library by using the online form  (click on the ship at the bottom of the homepage).  A calendar of available dates is on this site.  Teachers must sign up 3 days in advance. Ex. Sign up on Monday to bring a class on Thursday.
• Extension of library time will be given to those classes that need more time to finish a project.  Teachers will not need to sign up 3 days in advance, they will be given the first available date on the calendar per the librarian.
• When signing up to use the library, teachers should type in the comment box what their plans are for their students (or discuss with librarian).
• It is the teacher's responsibility to assist their class when using the library.  Librarians will be available to help with instruction and orientation as needed.
• Librarians can provide general and specific orientation when needed.  Teachers should make sure to let the librarians know well in advance what they are planning to do in the library.
• Project based learning assignments should not be made without collaboration with the library media specialists.
• Librarians will also be available to assist in the classroom when a class is using the mobile labs.  Prior planning is a must. 
• Classes cannot come to the library to check out books or use computers with a substitute.
• Teachers may print to the library printer and the color printer by request.  Please keep this to a minimum.  Teachers are not to print copies from grade book programs, etc. Each department should have a printer for those type of jobs.
• The bookstore will be open before school and at breaks only.  Please do not send a student during class.
• There is a fax machine available for teachers to use in the library teacher workroom.  Please do not send students to fax.

• There is a phone in the library teacher workroom for teachers to use.  If you need to make a long distance call you will need to use one of the librarians' offices.
• There are two computers in the library workroom for teachers to use.  Teachers may also use the student computers in the library if we do not have a class.
• The library has videos and DVDs for check out by teachers.  Please do not send students to check them out on your behalf.  The videos and DVDs are curriculum driven.  If teachers are needing an entertainment movie to use while having a substitute, they will have to provide that movie after first clearing it with the principal.
• When checking out a cart of materials to use in the classroom, it is the teacher's responsibility to make sure all materials are returned to the library.  The teacher will be provided a printed bibliography of the materials they have checked out.
   
• One copy of the Tennessean will be ordered and given to each department daily.  There will also be a copy in the library for students and teachers to use.

• The role of the Library Secretary is to assist the librarians and students. 

Technology Services/Policies:

• Teachers should report all computer, printer, connectivity issues to Mrs. Bruce or Mrs. Ramsey (vocational).  They are our first responders when it comes to troubleshooting.
• Throughout the school year, training will be available by Mrs. Bruce on computer software and technology integration .  (notified thru e-mail)

Mobile labs-

• All teachers wishing to use the mobile labs will be required to take training on proper care and use before checking out a mobile lab.
• Teachers must reserve them on equipment form.
• Using the notebook provided, teachers must check out each laptop to a student.

• It is best if the teacher unplugs and hands out the laptops from the cart.
• When taking up laptops, teachers must make sure that the laptops are positioned correctly and are plugged into the electrical connectors.
• After returning the laptops to the library, the teacher  MUST plug in the cart and TURN ON the  cart.  The teacher must then open the cart and make sure all lights are glowing on each computer.
• It is a MUST that the teacher monitors the laptops when they are being used by the students. For easy monitoring, it is strongly suggested that teachers make sure all computers are facing the same direction .  Do not leave students unattended while the laptops are in your classroom.
• A remote software is used by the librarians to monitor the laptops as needed.
• Please report problems with laptops immediately to the librarians.

Equipment Services/Policies:

• Equipment may be checked out as it is available.

   

• Teachers should use the sign up form on the desk in the library to reserve equipment.

   

• The library  does not have TV's for checkout.  Departments share that equipment.
• Overheads are not available for checkout through the library.  Each department buys their own.
• If teachers  need a bulb for overhead projectors, they may send a student to get one from the library.
• Substitutes cannot check out equipment

   

• Teachers must take out and return all equipment they use. (Students may assist but may not return equipment for the teacher.)

   

• Teachers must return equipment the way they found it.
• Only teachers use equipment in the classroom - not students.  If teachers need assistance, they should send for one of the librarians.