2023-2024 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 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.
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 in a timely manner.
4. Overdue Books: Students who have an overdue library materials will not be allowed to check out any additional library materials until the item is returned.
5. Book Return: There are two book return locations. These are located inside the library 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, $15.00 will be charged for hardback and $10.00 for paperback.
7. Fines: There will no fines for overdue books. Students who have overdue books will not be allowed to checkout 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 each week 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 home to parents/guardians after each semester.)
9. Periodicals: Use Flipster for our digital magazine collection. Please check the library Google classroom for the username and password.
10. There is one computer available for printing. Computer printing is free but please be selective when printing. Please do not print an excessive amount of pages.
12. Use During Class: If you need to do research during class, please have a pass from your teacher explaining your needs.
14. Library Hours: Hours are 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. 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. 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 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.
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 in a timely manner.
4. Overdue Books: Students who have an overdue library materials will not be allowed to check out any additional library materials until the item is returned.
5. Book Return: There are two book return locations. These are located inside the library 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, $15.00 will be charged for hardback and $10.00 for paperback.
7. Fines: There will no fines for overdue books. Students who have overdue books will not be allowed to checkout 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 each week 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 home to parents/guardians after each semester.)
9. Periodicals: Use Flipster for our digital magazine collection. Please check the library Google classroom for the username and password.
10. There is one computer available for printing. Computer printing is free but please be selective when printing. Please do not print an excessive amount of pages.
12. Use During Class: If you need to do research during class, please have a pass from your teacher explaining your needs.
14. Library Hours: Hours are 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. 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. 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.
Media Specialist and Library Ojectives
Ms. Karla Keesecker
Unicoi County High School
Grades 9-12
Phone 423-743-1632
Karla Keesecker is a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a Master's Degree in Education/Media Specialist. She has over twenty years of experience as an English teacher and media specialist. She is a member of the Tennessee Association of School Librarians and the Niswonger AP Access for All liaison.
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. Encouraging all students to find a love of reading and become a lifelong learner.
3. To uphold the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights and right of all students to intellectual freedom.