Hours of Operation

Mondays & Thursdays: 7:00 am - 5:05 pm

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 7:00 am - 4:05 pm

Staff
Mr. Robert Burnham Head Middle School Librarian	(703) 446-1665
Ms. Sue Hurwitz Head High School Librarian	(703) 446-1666
Ms. Emily Strong High School Librarian	(703) 446-1664
Ms. Anne Muchoney Middle School Librarian	(703) 446-1663
Ms. Maria Perry Library Assistant	(703) 446-1662

 

Library Mission

The Library’s mission is to provide a full range of services and resources to support and enrich the instructional program at South County Secondary School, and to help students develop the research skills they need to become effective and ethical users of information and technology resources in the 21st century. Students are encouraged to use the collection for school related research and reading, independent study, and reading for personal enjoyment.

Library Policies

During and After School Use:

• Students must have a pass from a classroom teacher or lunch period administrator to use the library during school hours.
• High school students may sign up to reserve a space after school before 2:30 each day. The number of spaces available each day will be determined by the library’s middle school instructional schedule. Students who sign up ahead of time will not need a pass. Students must report to the library by 2:30.
• On Mondays and Thursdays, high school students may sign into the library at 4:05 without a pass as determined by availability of space and supervision. Middle school students must have a pass to use the library on these days.

Borrowing Privileges:

• Students must know their personal ID number in order to check out library materials or to use the library computers.
• Students may check out up to three books for three weeks. Books may be renewed.
• Fines for overdue books are .10 cents/school day for each overdue item. Fines for reference materials are $1.00/school day
• Students with overdue obligations may not check out other materials until their overdue accounts are cleared.
• Reference books and magazines may be checked out for overnight use only. The items are due back before classes begin the following day.

Computer Use:

• Use of the Internet on library computers is for educational use only. Any student not in compliance with the FCPS/SCSS Internet Acceptable Use Policy will lose computer privileges.

Rules:

• Do not disturb or interrupt classes that are receiving instruction.
• No food or drink is allowed in the library.
• All FCPS and South County school rules are to be followed in the library at all times.