Media Center
The library at Sunset Middle School encourages all students to become socially responsible independent library users, life-long learners, and to develop a love of reading. The library also supports the instructional program and curriculum of the school with an emphasis on information literacy. To provide maximum access to its resources, the library operates on a flexible schedule and is open to students throughout the day. The library staff is committed to providing enthusiastic support of reading in all formats as a means of personal fulfillment, lifelong learning, and success in the classroom.
Media Center Policies
The library is open daily from 7:40 AM – 3:10 PM. Students may visit the library any time during those hours. Students leaving a study hall or class must bring a pass to the circulation desk from the teacher that includes: student name, teacher name, date, and time.
Students may check out up to five books at a time. Books are checked out for three weeks with two renewals. Students who lose and/or damage books must pay the replacement price.
Parent Resources
- Follett Destiny
- Sora: This list of books on this site is auto-generated from Sora based on publisher-recommended interest levels. However, there are books listed that are set at a higher grade level in WCS. Students may only view what is available at their level in the Sora App on Classlink.
- Classroom Libraries
- Digital Resource Library
- Library/Media Center Circulation Restriction Request
Librarian
Mission & Strategies
The mission of Sunset Middle School’s Library Media Center is to support the learning process by providing a wide range of resources that will give each student an opportunity to achieve academic success. The librarian assists students, teachers, and staff in becoming effective users of information, foster a love for reading, and partners with teachers to teach information literacy skills.
- Select and organize materials for research projects
- Assist students in finding appropriate materials
- Provide multi-media resources for students and teachers
- Train students and staff in information literacy skills
- Maintain the library’s print, electronic, and multimedia collection
- Develop the library’s collection to represent current and authoritative information
- Collaborate with teachers to plan and implement lessons, incorporating technology whenever possible
- Choose high quality, appropriate, and contemporary materials for pleasure reading