Media Center

Media Specialist: Dr. Denise McDougal  

Media Specialist: Brita Swenson 

Media Assistant:  Dee Pressley         

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.; Friday 8:15 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.

Telephone: 843-899-8814

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

MEDIA CENTER POLICIES 

The library media program at Berkeley High School offers to all students a collection of books, magazines, pamphlets, computer software, and materials for use in the preparation of class assignments, research work, and recreational reading. The atmosphere of the library is quiet, conducive to reading, research, and individual study.

LIBRARY PASSES 

Students using the library media center during the school day must have a pass signed by their teacher to be admitted to the library.  Substitute teachers may not issue library passes to students. Abuse of pass privileges to the library media center will result in disciplinary action.

LIBRARY LOAN AND LOST BOOK POLICY

Maximum number of books: 4

Duration: 3 weeks (unless it is for a class project)

Late book charges: 10¢/day

  • Books can be renewed so that late charges are avoided. 

  • Students cannot check out additional books if they have an overdue or lost book or if they owe a late fee.

Lost books: Students will be charged for lost books and a receipt will be issued. If the student finds the book, the money will be refunded if the student still has the receipt.  

Book renewal: Students can renew a book, write a book review for our on-line catalog, or place a book on hold from school, home, or anywhere as long as you have access to the Internet.

  1. Login to ClassLink.

  2. Click on “Destiny SSO” (library on-line catalog).  

  3. Click on the “My Info” tab at the top of the page to see what you have checked out and when it is due or renew a book up to two times from this site if the book is not overdue.  

  4. Click on the “Catalog” tab at the top of the page to search the on-line catalog, put books on hold, be notified when books become available, and create a booklist.  

  5. To write a book review or read reviews for a title, enter a title into the catalog search bar and complete a title search. When the title appears, click on it and then click on “review” in the upper right portion of the screen. Here you can read student reviews, add a review by clicking on the gold star in the upper right hand corner that says “add review”, rate the book with the star system that is available and/or write an actual review. 

COMPUTERS

  • Requirement for use: 1:1 Internet User Agreement Policy signed by both the student and the parent

  • Printing: 10¢/page black ink or 25¢/page color

SC DISCUS DATABASE

SC DISCUS includes a magazine database that dates back to 1980, SIRS, Opposing Viewpoints, the Learning Express Library, and several other useful databases. The site can be accessed via ClassLink and at home on https://www.scdiscus.org/  

YOUNG ADULT BOOK AWARD NOMINEES OR YABA 

Participate in the YABA program by reading at least 3 books and answering some questions about each book. You will then be invited to attend a YABA party, and be able vote on your favorite book.

  • Deadline to qualify: January 31, 2023

  • Copies of the YABA books are on the display shelf as you enter the library and as e-books in Destiny.

  • Students may only check out only one print YABA book at a time.  

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

PARENTS NEED TO KNOW: TEENS (13+)

Need help with your child's screen time, cell phone use, or managing social media? Check out Common Sense Media for Parents!

WIDE OPEN SCHOOL

Wide Open School helps families and educators find trusted resources to enrich and support distance learning. Every day students can access free, high-quality learning activities across subjects, all in one place. 

FAMILY MEDIA AGREEMENT

This document can serve as an agreement between students and their guardians to help guide safe digital media practices.

PRESENTATIONS FOR PARENTS & FAMILIES

Use these ready-made slides for back-to-school nights and beyond.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

Working together, schools and families can prepare kids to think critically and use technology in positive, creative, and powerful ways. The K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum's Family Tips and Family Activities cover all six curriculum topics and are available in English and Spanish.