Lakeview Library

Sara Smith - Librarian

smithsar@pcsb.org

Library Media Vision:

     We foster discerning life-long learners by providing instruction and resources equally for all students.

Library Media Mission:

The mission of the Lakeview Library Media Program is to ensure that all students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. This mission is accomplished by: • Providing intellectual and physical access to materials in all formats. • Providing instruction that fosters competence and stimulates interest in reading, viewing, and using information and ideas. • Working with other educators to design learning strategies to meet the needs of individual students. --Information Power: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs (1988) p.1   

Information for Students and Parents:

    The library and lab are open from 8:00 to 2:45. Throughout the day, the library is used for storytime, labtime and checkout. Students may drop by the library if needed during the day at their teacher’s discretion.

Materials available for checkout:

    Our library has approximately 8,500 books.  Additionally, ebooks and e-magazines are available from three resources, the Lakeview Library collection, Sora, or MackinVia all available in CLEVER. Students may request books from other Pinellas County Schools. Primary students may select one book at a time in the Fall semester to foster responsible return of books. As the year goes on, students may check out several, especially if the books are needed for a project. Third through fifth grade students may check out several books as long as they do not have overdue books. Parents may check out books on their child’s account.

Overdue or Damaged books policy:

     There are no fines for overdue books. Most students keep their books for 1–2 weeks. Reminders are sent out from time to time. Parents are responsible for replacement of books either lost or damaged beyond repair. Replacement cost will depend on the age and condition of the book. Payment must be made by check or cash before the end of April. If the book is found, please return it with the payment receipt for reimbursement. If there is a hardship, please contact the librarian. Students with several overdue or lost books, may not check out additional books until the record is clear. 

Lakeview Library Lab:

 The library lab had 18 laptops for classroom use and testing. After-school clubs may use them with permission. Students may use them before school if they need to look up a book or catch up on their schoolwork. There are expectations outlined in the Pinellas County Student Handbook regarding responsible use of technology. You can access those rules here:

https://www.pcsb.org/Page/33560#:~:text=Students%20and%20families%20sign%20an,technology%20 and%20digital%20learning%20privileges

      Students using the lab are asked not to access anything that is not within CLEVER and are expected not to have food or drink near the computers. The librarian will supervise computer use before school, the teachers supervise during labtime and after-school use depends on the adult in charge.

Electronic Resources:

        All county subscription-based resources are available though CLEVER. These resources are curated and are useful and safe for our students. Teachers often add links to CLEVER after carefully vetting the website. Students are not encouraged to use Google or commercial websites for safety and privacy reasons. There are times when, for research, students may need to use resources not in CLEVER, but should do so with guidance from their teachers and parents. Our library database is Follett Destiny Discover. Students can find this in Clever. In Destiny, they can look up books, access ebooks, e-magazines, and student databases. Students may put books on hold and make personal wish lists while logged into Destiny. To access Destiny from home, go to www.pcsb.org/Clever.

Information for teachers:

      Please use the Follett Destiny Database in CLEVER to search for resources you need for instruction. Or you can email the librarian smithsar@pcsb.org to search for you. You have access to all the books and resources in the County. Planning ahead means you are likely to get all the resources you need in a timely way. You can check out materials for as long as you need. Teachers are not charged fines or replacement fees, but timely reporting of loss is appreciated, so a replacement can be found. If you have special requests, contact the librarian before monies are spent in October. After October, requests will be met as long as the Book Fair, Teacher Lead and PTA funds last. Research support is available for you. Lessons are available on the IIM model of research, responsible use of intellectual property, collaborative and communication tools in O365, and to help students access the many great subscription-based resources available in CLEVER. Reach out to schedule a visit. Staff are expected to respect copyright when copying or using materials.

 Access the County manual with the link below:

 https://www.pcsb.org/cms/lib/FL01903687/Centricity/domain/170/board%20policy%20stuff/Copyright _Manual2014_Multi-Media%20Use.pdf

Battle of the Books Club:

Club Meets Tuesdays starting January 14th 2025, at 7:45

Open to 3rd through 5th graders

News Crew

5th graders can apply to be news anchors.

Your student will find our school library's database

and all of Pinellas County's online resources in

CLEVER AT HOME. 

Login with student's R2.D2 and password.

If you need help, contact our librarian, Ms. Smith.

smithsar@pcsb.org

Look for these ICONS

ISTATION and DREAMBOX

and our Destiny Library Catalog

We suggest you visit your local Public Library.

Here is a link to the 

St. Pete Public Library System