2026-2027 UCHS Library Policies
1. Book Checkout: Books may be checked out for two weeks and renewed once. Books must be renewed on or before the due date. The maximum number of books out at one time is three. You may use the self-renewal option in Destiny Discover one time. You may put books on hold through your Destiny account. Please pick up books in the library within one week.
2. eBook and audiobook Checkout: eBooks may be checked out through Destiny Discover. eBooks will be on loan for two weeks, then automatically returned to the library. You may check out two eBooks at a time. eBooks and audiobooks are also available for check out through Sora. See the Sora tab for information and tutorials.
3. Returning Library Materials: Please return library materials on time. All students must share materials. Please be considerate of others and return your borrowed items on time.
4. Overdue Books: Students who have overdue library materials will not be allowed to check out any additional library materials until the item is returned.
****Beginning in 2026****
ALL OVERDUE BOOKS WILL FOLLOW YOU. If you have an overdue book from 8th grade, you will NOT be allowed to check out a book from the high school library until the book is returned to Ms. Keesecker or the lost book is paid for.
5. Book Return: There are two book return locations. These are located inside the library ( BLUE cart labeled "Book Return") and on the wall outside the library door on the right-hand side.
6. Lost/Damaged Books: Students will be required to pay for lost/damaged books. If no price is available, $20.00 will be charged for hardback and $15.00 for paperback.
7. Fines: There will be no fines for overdue books. Students with overdue books will not be allowed to check out any additional items until books have been returned. Invoices for unreturned books will be sent home at the end of each semester. Overdue notices will be sent to students via school email.
8. Holds for lost/damaged books: Diplomas will be held for overdue or lost/damaged books. (Overdue notices/invoices will be sent to student email addresses.)
9. Periodicals: Use Sora to access our digital magazine collection.
10. Use During Class: If you need to visit the library during class, please have a pass from your teacher.
14. Library Hours: PLEASE SEE THE POST BELOW. The library is closed during 1st lunch shift.
15. Library Etiquette: Please be considerate of others by maintaining a low noise level. Please leave furniture in its original location. Always put items back where they belong. Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
16. Thinking Cup Hours: PLEASE VISIT THE THINKING CUP PAGE.
17. Ms. Keesecker's split schedule: Please see below for more information on Ms. Keesecker's split schedule for 2026-2027.
16. For additional library information and tutorials, you may request access to the UCHS Library Google Classroom. The form is located at the bottom of the Destiny web page.
2. eBook and audiobook Checkout: eBooks may be checked out through Destiny Discover. eBooks will be on loan for two weeks, then automatically returned to the library. You may check out two eBooks at a time. eBooks and audiobooks are also available for check out through Sora. See the Sora tab for information and tutorials.
3. Returning Library Materials: Please return library materials on time. All students must share materials. Please be considerate of others and return your borrowed items on time.
4. Overdue Books: Students who have overdue library materials will not be allowed to check out any additional library materials until the item is returned.
****Beginning in 2026****
ALL OVERDUE BOOKS WILL FOLLOW YOU. If you have an overdue book from 8th grade, you will NOT be allowed to check out a book from the high school library until the book is returned to Ms. Keesecker or the lost book is paid for.
5. Book Return: There are two book return locations. These are located inside the library ( BLUE cart labeled "Book Return") and on the wall outside the library door on the right-hand side.
6. Lost/Damaged Books: Students will be required to pay for lost/damaged books. If no price is available, $20.00 will be charged for hardback and $15.00 for paperback.
7. Fines: There will be no fines for overdue books. Students with overdue books will not be allowed to check out any additional items until books have been returned. Invoices for unreturned books will be sent home at the end of each semester. Overdue notices will be sent to students via school email.
8. Holds for lost/damaged books: Diplomas will be held for overdue or lost/damaged books. (Overdue notices/invoices will be sent to student email addresses.)
9. Periodicals: Use Sora to access our digital magazine collection.
10. Use During Class: If you need to visit the library during class, please have a pass from your teacher.
14. Library Hours: PLEASE SEE THE POST BELOW. The library is closed during 1st lunch shift.
15. Library Etiquette: Please be considerate of others by maintaining a low noise level. Please leave furniture in its original location. Always put items back where they belong. Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
16. Thinking Cup Hours: PLEASE VISIT THE THINKING CUP PAGE.
17. Ms. Keesecker's split schedule: Please see below for more information on Ms. Keesecker's split schedule for 2026-2027.
16. For additional library information and tutorials, you may request access to the UCHS Library Google Classroom. The form is located at the bottom of the Destiny web page.
2027 UCHS Library Schedule
UCMC Library Hours
Media Specialist and Library Ojectives
Ms. Karla Keesecker
Unicoi County Middle School
Grades 6-8
Unicoi County High School
Grades 9-12
Karla Keesecker is a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a Master's Degree in Education/Media Specialist. She has over twenty-eight years of experience as an English teacher and media specialist. She is a member of the Tennessee Association of School Librarians and the liaison for Niswonger AP Access for All.
UCHS Library Mission Statement:
The Unicoi County High School Library seeks to develop lifelong learners, cultivate an appreciation of literature and a love of reading, and produce ethical users of information and supporters of intellectual freedom.
Objectives of the Library
1. Serve the students of Unicoi County High School by providing a stable environment in which to read, create, and study.
2. Provide support to the faculty and staff by assisting with research, class projects, and any curriculum-based needs.
3. Encourage all students to find a love of reading and become lifelong learners.
3. To uphold the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights and the right of all students to intellectual freedom.