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Media Center

Kelley Knoll

Kelley Knoll, Media Specialist

Two students reading

About The Library Media Center

The Oliver Elementary Library Media Center is a very busy place. All classes visit the LMC weekly for a story-time and/or an information literacy lesson and to check out books.

Our Mission

Our mission is to assist members of the OES community in becoming effective seekers and users of information, to foster a love of reading, and to build a foundation for lifelong learning.

In collaboration with the school’s learning community, the library will provide support for teaching and learning by providing access to a quality collection and technologies.

Our Schedule

Our library is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Each class visits the library once a week for a 30-minute lesson and book exchange during these hours. Open Access is available daily from 2:00–3:00 p.m., allowing students to use library resources and receive assistance from the media specialist.

Behavior Expectations

  • Follow Directions Quickly
  • Raise your hand for permission to speak
  • Walk
  • Whisper
  • Be Kind
  • Take care of library books and materials

Checkout Policy

Students in Pre-K - First are allowed to have one item checked out at a time. Second - Fifth graders are allowed to have two items checked out. All students can keep the items for one week. Students can renew a book for additional time. Lost or damaged books have a $15 fine.

Library Collection

The  library houses approximately 10,000 items for student use. Follett Destiny Library Manager, an automated circulation system, is used district-wide, which enables each RCSD library access to the library collections at all schools in the district. Destiny can be accessed from anywhere, 24/7, helping to strengthen the bond between the library, the classroom, and home.

Special Events

  • Spring and Fall Book Fairs
  • Read Across America
  • AEA Football Reading Logs
  • Book It! Pizza Hut
  • Birthday Book Club
  • AR Awards
  • Battle of the Books (3rd-5th)
  • Monthly Reading Challenges (Logs and MyOn)

District Policy & Procedures Manual

It is currently being revised and will be posted upon board approval.

 

Mrs. Knoll, Media Specialist

I started my career by teaching third and fourth grade in Gwinnett County, Georgia. During my years as a classroom teacher, I developed a passion for our school media center. I found the media center to be  beneficial to my young learners. They could gather and use information on any topic while developing a love of learning and reading. Therefore, I returned to school to obtain my masters degree in school media and technology. Afterwards, I accepted a library media specialist (LMS) position at Oliver and I have had the pleasure of guiding our wonderful students to find information and exciting books ever since! At home, I am blessed to have a wonderful husband and two sweet daughters!

Degrees and Certifications:

National Board Certified Teacher, December 2024

Masters of Education in School Library Media and Technology, August 2007, Auburn University

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, May 2001, University of South Alabama

Contact Our Library:

Oliver Elementary School

77 Longview Street, Seale, AL 36875

334-468-5400

knollk@russellcsd.net