• Welcome to the Library

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    The Sequoyah Elementary Library serves 430 students on a weekly basis.  We have 25 computers for student use during library classes and open access times.  We proudly circulate several hundred books a week and have a wonderful parent volunteer presence.

    Circulation Policy

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    Kindergarten students may check out one book per visit.  First through Fourth Grades may check out two books for visit.  Fifth grade may check out three books per visit.  We do not charge fines for overdue books, but damaged and lost books must be paid for by the end of the year. 
  • Kristen Clark Kristen Clark  
    Library Media Specialist
     
    942 Southgate Road
    Knoxville, TN 37919
     
    865-594-1360
     

    Sequoyah Library Hours
    7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. 

  • Library RESOURCES

    LIBRARY CATALOG
    Library Catalog  
     
    ACCELERATED READER 
    (2nd-5th)
    AR
     
    AR BOOK FINDER
     

  • LIBRARY Databases

     
    BRITANNICA IMAGEQUEST
    Britannica ImageQuest
     
    KIDS INFOBITS
    Kids Infobits
     
    PEBBLE GO 
    Pebble Go
     
    WORLD BOOK KIDS
     
    WORLD BOOK STUDENT 
    World Book Student
     
    WORLD BOOK DISCOVER
    World Book Discover  
     
    WHAT SHOULD I READ NEXT?
    What Should I Read Next?  

  • E-Book RESOURCES

     
    FOLLETT SHELF
     
    MACKIN VIA
    Mackin Via  
     
    TRUEFLIX
     
    STORYLINE ONLINE
    Storyline Online
     
    TUMBLEBOOKS 
    TumbleBook Library  

  • School and Classroom links

     
    ABCYA.COM

    ABCYa

     
    BBC BITESIZE AGES 5-7
    BBC Bitesize  
     
    BBC BITESIZE AGES 8-11
    BBC Bitesize
     
    FACT MONSTER
     
    KIDDLE (SEARCH ENGINE)
     
    NEARPOD 

    ORDER IN THE LIBRARY
    Order in the Library
     
    SPLASH MATH
    Splash Math
     
    STARFALL
     
    TYPING.COM (TypingWeb)
    Typing.com
     
    XTRA MATH
    XtraMath
     

KCS Library Media Mission and Beliefs

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    LMS Vision

     

    KCS Librarians/Media Specialists Beliefs 

     

    We believe the Library Media Specialist will:
    • Promote a love of reading.
    • Create a safe and inviting environment for all learners. Cultivate a spirit of inquiry.
    • Collect a rich variety of resources to support the needs of each learner.
    • Provide equitable information access to all learners.
    • Teach learners:
      • To access information efficiently for a variety of purposes.
      • To evaluate and discern among information sources.
      • To use information critically, effectively, and ethically.
    • Collaborate with students and teachers to decide the best methods for creating and sharing information.
    • Integrate services with the school’s mission and goals.
    • Model lifelong learning by engaging in relevant and sustained professional development.