1. Welcome to PHES Library
Mrs. Sumida - Librarian
Mrs. Kiyonaga - Library Aide

2. Hours of Operation
 8:00-3:00 everyday
 Special requests for resources
 Email Denise at least 24 hours prior
 Books/DVDs can be left in your box or
send a student to pick them up

3. Resources
 Books
 DVDs
 Videos
 Science Models (skeleton, Hawaiiana
items etc.)
 Professional Collection
 Magazine Route

4. Faculty Circulation Policies
 All items due in June for inventory
 No limit to the number of items
borrowed
 If item is needed by someone, the
library will recall it from you
 DOE and school manuals will be
delivered to you soon. Keep in your
classrooms

5. Library Catalog
 Search for books on the computer
http://pheslibrary.weebly.com
• Click on Search for Books tab
• Click on “Destiny Quest”
• Type in the author, title, or subject

6. Accelerated Reader Program
 All grade 2-6 classrooms
 Students will be tested at the beginning
of the year for STAR level
 STAR test will be administered quarterly
 New/absent students will be tested
monthly – Contact Denise for dates

7. Library Closed for Students
 Library is open for borrowing for
teachers
 Library classes will begin in August
 Date will be announced as we finish
DIBELS testing

8. Library Classes
 Every other week
 Schedule will come out soon, IRAs will create
 Lower grades K-2
 20 minute lesson/story
 10 minutes borrowing
 Shelf markers should be provided with students’ names
 Upper grades 3-6
 30 minute lesson/research

Library folders will be provided
 10 minutes borrowing
 Open slots available for research opportunities for classes

9. Student Circulation Policies
 Grades K-1
 Borrow one book
 Grades 2-6
 Borrow up to 3 items
 Borrowing period- two weeks
 Students cannot borrow until they return
all overdue books

10. Recess
 Library open for students with passes
 Each classroom should have 2
 Email Denise if you need additional passes
 Students can
 Borrow books
 Take AR tests
 Go on the internet with teacher note specifying
topic of study

11. Morning Open Borrowing
 Library open from 8:00-9:00 on
 Mondays
 Tuesdays
 Thursdays
 Fridays
 For borrowing books
 Taking AR quizzes
 Send up to 4 students at a time
with Library passes

12. AV Equipment
 Email or call Denise for
 Set up of equipment
 Troubleshooting/Repair
 Requests for new equipment (PO usually
done at the end of school year)

13. Equipment in all classrooms
 DVD/VCR Player
 CD Player
 TV
 Paper Cutter
 Digital Projector
 Digital Presenters
 You must be trained before using

see Denise for training sessions

14. Lost/Damaged Textbooks &
Supplies
 Email me or send the student to the library
 I will write the bill and make a copy for the
office
 Student pays in the office
 Student will show you a receipt to show they paid
 List of costs
 Letter of Student Responsibilty
 Due within 10 days of school
 Keep in your files for end of year

15. GT Program
 I will be helping Meri Okano with the GT
Program
 Various times during week
 See Library Schedule

16. Conclusion
 I look forward to working with all of you
this year
 Don’t hesitate to call or email me if you
would like to research a unit of study or
you need resources for your classroom
 Extension 233
 Email me at
Denise_Sumida@notes.k12.hi.us