This document provides information about the PHES Library for faculty. It introduces the librarian, Mrs. Sumida, and library aide. It details the library's hours of operation, available resources including books, DVDs and science models, and circulation policies for faculty and students. It also outlines the Accelerated Reader program, library classes, equipment available to check out, and contact information for the librarian.

1. Welcome to PHES Library
Mrs. Sumida - Librarian
Mrs. Kiyonaga - Library Aide

2. Hours of Operation
 8:00-3:00 everyday
 Special requests for resources
 Email Denise at least 24 hours prior
 Books/DVDs can be left in your box or
send a student to pick them up

3. Resources
 Books
 DVDs
 Videos
 Science Models (skeleton, Hawaiiana
items etc.)
 Professional Collection
 Magazine Route

4. Faculty Circulation Policies
 All items due in June for inventory
 No limit to the number of items
borrowed
 If item is needed by someone, the
library will recall it from you
 DOE and school manuals will be
delivered to you soon. Keep in your
classrooms

5. Library Catalog
 Search for books on the computer
http://pheslibrary.weebly.com
• Click on Search for Books tab
• Click on “Destiny Quest”
• Type in the author, title, or subject

6. Accelerated Reader Program
 All grade 2-6 classrooms
 Students will be tested at the beginning
of the year for STAR level
 STAR test will be administered quarterly
 New/absent students will be tested
monthly – Contact Denise for dates

7. Library Closed for Students
 Library is open for borrowing for
teachers
 Library classes will begin in August
 Date will be announced as we finish
DIBELS testing

8. Library Classes
 Every other week
 Schedule will come out soon, IRAs will create
 Lower grades K-2
 20 minute lesson/story
 10 minutes borrowing
 Shelf markers should be provided with students’ names
 Upper grades 3-6
 30 minute lesson/research

Library folders will be provided
 10 minutes borrowing
 Open slots available for research opportunities for classes

9. Student Circulation Policies
 Grades K-1
 Borrow one book
 Grades 2-6
 Borrow up to 3 items
 Borrowing period- two weeks
 Students cannot borrow until they return
all overdue books

10. Recess
 Library open for students with passes
 Each classroom should have 2
 Email Denise if you need additional passes
 Students can
 Borrow books
 Take AR tests
 Go on the internet with teacher note specifying
topic of study

11. Morning Open Borrowing
 Library open from 8:00-9:00 on
 Mondays
 Tuesdays
 Thursdays
 Fridays
 For borrowing books
 Taking AR quizzes
 Send up to 4 students at a time
with Library passes

12. AV Equipment
 Email or call Denise for
 Set up of equipment
 Troubleshooting/Repair
 Requests for new equipment (PO usually
done at the end of school year)

13. Equipment in all classrooms
 DVD/VCR Player
 CD Player
 TV
 Paper Cutter
 Digital Projector
 Digital Presenters
 You must be trained before using

see Denise for training sessions

14. Lost/Damaged Textbooks &
Supplies
 Email me or send the student to the library
 I will write the bill and make a copy for the
office
 Student pays in the office
 Student will show you a receipt to show they paid
 List of costs
 Letter of Student Responsibilty
 Due within 10 days of school
 Keep in your files for end of year

15. GT Program
 I will be helping Meri Okano with the GT
Program
 Various times during week
 See Library Schedule

16. Conclusion
 I look forward to working with all of you
this year
 Don’t hesitate to call or email me if you
would like to research a unit of study or
you need resources for your classroom
 Extension 233
 Email me at
Denise_Sumida@notes.k12.hi.us