Dillon High School Media Center

Media Center Staff

Media Center Information

The mission of the Dillon High School Media Center is to encourage the quest for knowledge and to promote the joy of reading. This is done by providing free access to a variety of materials that meet both the educational and recreational needs of Dillon High School students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Hours

Monday – Friday 7:40 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.

Students must have a pass from a teacher to use the library during regular school hours; no passes are required during students’ lunch periods. Teachers requesting library time with their classes are to sign-up with the media specialist.

MackinVision

Welcome to our new library system, MackinVision. You may access MackinVision when you log-in to ClassLink.

Checking Out Library Books with MackinVision

1. Go to the MackinVision app in ClassLink.
2. Choose your book. Electronic books (E-books) are available for checkout and can be read immediately.
3. You can place a book on hold by contacting Ms. Jestine Wade.
4. The library staff will pull the book you want from the library shelf.
5. You can come by the media center and check out the book yourself.

Returning Library Books with MackinVision

Students may return their library book to the library.

1. Place the book in the book drop.
2. Returned books will be placed in quarantine for 3 days.
3. Students may not have more than 3 books out at any time.
4. Length of circulation period is 3 weeks. Number of books: 2
5. Periodicals and reference materials are to be used in the media center only.
6. Lost or damaged books will be charged to the student.
   

LibraryTrac

Upon arriving to the media center students must sign-in using LibraryTrac Student Kiosk located beside Mrs. Richardson’s desk.

LibraryTrac Sign-in Procedure:

1. Choose name, NOT barcode.
2. Input your first and last name.
3. Input teacher’s name.
4. Click in button.

LibraryTrac Sign-out Procedure:

1. Choose your name.
2. Click out button.

Computers

Copyright

Students and staff are reminded to comply with all copyright laws when preparing presentations, projects, or lessons.

ReadingnQuiz

All students are strongly encouraged to participate in the ReadingnQuiz Program each year.  Find ReadingnQuiz in Single Sign-On and check to see if your book is a ReadingnQuiz book. The top two students will be recognized at the end of the nine weeks. The top student with the highest points at the end of the year will receive an overall prize.

South Carolina Book Award Program

Students are encouraged to read. Each student who reads three or more books throughout the year can vote for their favorite in early February and will receive an award at the annual awards ceremony in May.  Students in grades 9th-12th are encouraged to read from the Young Adult list, while students in grades 6-8 may find the Junior Book Award titles more enjoyable.

• South Carolina Book Award Nominees
• 2020-2021 Young Adult Award Nominees
• 2020-2021 Junior Book Award Nominees

Reading Promotions

Reading is important for students and their achievements.  Students have many options for entertainment, but it is equally important that they spend time reading for pleasure. Reading is free, fun, and can be done anywhere. Reading promotes better test scores and individual success in the work force. In addition, it is a great chance to learn the possibilities that exist inside the library and within the covers of books.

9^th Grade Suggested List of Books

10^th Grade Suggested List of Books

11^th Grade Suggested List of Books

12^th Grade Suggested List of Books

Discus

Discus is a service of the South Carolina State Library. Discus provides the best online resources for students, teachers, and parents.

Please see your media specialist for home access information.

Literacy Links

• Reading Is Fundamental
• American Folklore
• Book Adventure
• Poetry 4 Kids
• Every Child A Reader
• At Your Library