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Cassie Moore
Lee Ann Stephens
Cassie Moore - 
Librarian/Media Specialist		 Lee Ann Stephens - 
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ABOUT THE LIBRARIAN

Cassie Owens Moore is an enthusiastic teacher, book advocate, and bibliophile. Her greatest passion is connecting and talking to students about books.  Ms. Moore taught ELA for 18 years before becoming a librarian in 2021.  She is a South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) member.  Ms. Moore graduated from their Emerging Leaders program in 2023 and holds the Intellectual Freedom Chair position on the SCASL Board of Directors.  Ms. Moore received her undergraduate degree from USC-Upstate, her Master's from Columbia College, and her School Librarian certification from Marshall University. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Communication and Information Sciences with a concentration in Library and Information Studies from the University of Alabama. Ms. Moore states, “Being a public school librarian is my dream job, and I am honored to work with the fabulous students and faculty at Seneca Middle School.”

 

ABOUT THE LIBRARY

  • The library consists of over 12,000 books and other materials.

  • Students and faculty can locate materials in the library by logging into our Destiny online card catalog system. Students can also log in using their login and password to view their personal circulation records and reserve and recommend titles.

  • Students must use their school ID to use the self-checkout stations.

  • Students may check out three items if they do not have any missing books or other materials.

  • The check-out period for all library materials is two weeks.  If students still need to complete a book, they may renew it for two more weeks.

  • Students will need to pay the cost to replace missing or damaged books.

  • Students may use copiers and printers for classroom projects.  Please ask for assistance.

 

LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT

The Seneca Middle School library works to ensure that students have access to a collection of age-appropriate, engaging, culturally-enriching, diverse texts, materials, and technology that represents our student population and beyond and promote creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

 

MEDIA CENTER PROGRAMS

BEANSTACK - A school-wide motivational competition in which students, faculty, and staff log their reading minutes and books in order to reach a common school goal.

BOOKJOY - When students express enthusiasm about a book they have just finished, they are invited to share their BOOKJOY with the rest of the student body. 

FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAYS - This program is another fun way to introduce titles to a large number of students at the same time.  Ms. Moore records herself reading aloud the first chapter of a different book for all classes to access and listen to on the first Friday of every month. 

PROJECT LIT -Project Lit is a monthly, multi-grade book club where students employ choice and voice in their reading selections.  Students meet in groups and lead discussions based on their book choices.

STRIVE FOR 25 - The program encourages all students to read at least 25 books from August through April.  ELA teachers work with students to help them achieve their personalized reading goals to attain the rank of novice (5 books), apprentice (10 books), visionary (15 books), enchanter (20 books), or wizard (25 books).  The school will recognize wizards at the end-of-the-year award ceremony.

SOUTH CAROLINA JUNIOR BOOK AWARD (SCJBA) CONTEST - Each year, the South Carolina School Librarian's Association nominates twenty titles for the Junior Book Award Contest.  Students are encouraged to read at least three novels to be invited to an SCJBA voting party to choose the school and state-winning book.

 

 
 
Mrs. Russell's students pose for a group picture in front of bookshelves in the library.
 

Seneca Middle School library is named the South Carolina Outstanding Program of the Year!

 

 
  
Image shows a broad view of the SMS library in multiple bookshelves , artwork, and signage.

 
Image shows a computer monitor and scanner as part of the self-checkout station.

 
Welcome to the new Seneca Middle School library! Students can check themselves out using our self-checkout section.
   
Student sitting at library table enjoys reading her book.

 
Four boys lounge in a comfortable seating area of the library.

 
Sixth grade students enjoyed playing games and "tasting" different genres during orientation. Hanging out with good books and friends is the perfect way to spend time in the library.
   
A group of girls enjoy sitting together in the library while reading.

 
Ms. Moore, the librarian, reads a book aloud to a group of students.

 
Reading makes you smile! Ms. Moore enjoys reading aloud and sharing books with students.
   
Image shows a bookshelf and signage showing it to be a Marvel section.

 

  
Students asked for a Marvel section and the library delivered!