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Deana Hooks

Welcome to the PES Library!  My name is Deana Hooks.   I am thrilled to serve your child as their librarian.  I look forward to helping your child become a critical thinker, enthusiastic reader, skillful researcher, and ethical user of information.  I have been a school librarian and technology coordinator for 19 years and an educator for 33 years.   I have a Masters Degree in Physical Education, Educational Media and Educational Administration.  I received National Board Certification in 2018 and I currently represent Auburn City Schools as the Elementary Teacher of the Year!   I am looking forward to knowing each student and helping them explore and love the library! 

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1320 North College Street

Auburn, Alabama 36830

334-887-2116

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Melissa Ott

Hello, I am Melissa Ott and I am the Librarian Assistant here at Pick Elementary.  

  • Library Mission and Goals 

     

    Growing Readers, Thinkers, Creators

    Our mission is to provide an inviting learning space where everyone can learn, discover, create and connect.  The library enables all students to discover ideas and information, grow to love books within a community of readers, and creatively expand their imagination and share their voice.  All students have open access to a wide variety of diverse materials and resources that support both their academic and personal learning goals.

    To achieve these goals, we provide multiple opportunities to participate in high-quality reading engagement. Students visit the library weekly or bi-weekly as a class, and they may come at any time to check out a book, research information, read independently, and explore individual learning projects.  Teachers work collaboratively with the librarian to schedule research projects and literature-appreciation lessons. Third graders have library class each week and fourth and fifth graders are scheduled every other week. 

    The Learning Goals of the Library are:

    • Students can research to find answers to questions.
    • Students can read for a variety of purposes.
    • Students can solve problems and think creatively.

     

    Book Check Out

    All students have a library notebook and a library card.  3rd Graders return books each week and 4th/ 5th graders have a 2 week checkout.  After a few weeks of getting back into the habit of keeping up with the books, all students can check out 2 library books at a time.  Students must keep their books up to date to continue checking out.  Students may have their limit extended for learning projects, and they may also choose the reward of checking out more books.  Books may be renewed up to two additional times unless they are on hold for other students.   The student must bring the book to the library in order to renew the book.

    Damaged and Lost Book Policy

    Accidents happen! If a book is accidentally damaged, the student should report the damage so that the library may, if possible, repair the book. If a book page accidentally rips, please do not attempt to repair the book at home. The library uses special book tapes and glue that resist heat and will not discolor.  Students will receive overdue book notices when books need to be returned.  If books are not returned, parents will be notified by letter and phone call. Although not required, we appreciate parental support when able to pay for or replace lost or damaged books.