Library
Welcome to the R. C. Hemphill Elementary School Library Media Center
Hours: 7:45-3:15
205.231.7535
Library Faculty
Mrs. Mary Watson Teacher-Librarian
Master of Library Information Studies, UA Tuscaloosa
Master of Early Childhood Education, UA Birmingham
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Birmingham Southern College
Vision Statement
The R. C. Hemphill Media Center seeks to create an environment of academic excellence, ensuring that students are afforded equitable access to informaion, taught critical thinking/information literacy skills, and encouraged to become lifelong learners. The. library media center strives to be a hub of collaboration; encouraging students to grow in their appreciation of literature and to be respectful, resourceful, and resilient learners.
Mission Statement
The mission of the R. C. Hemphill Library Media Center is to instill in our students a positive attitude toward reading and learning with the realization that in order to succeed one must be able to read. The library will support the curriculum by collaborating with teachers, developing a collection that is representative of the community, and implementing literacy instruction for the students.
Destiny Library Catalog
Destiny is our online catalog.
Use Destiny to find books by author, title, subject, keyword, or series.
See Mrs. Watson if you need assistance.
Click HERE to access our catalog