Library

• The library opens at 7:00 AM

• Students need a signed pass from a teacher to come to the Library Media Center (LMC) during the school day...including lunch.

• Passes are not required before/after school 

SOAR in the LMC

Students are expected to adhere to the DCSD Acceptable Use Policy when using school computers. View the SMS Tech Contract.

• Print Responsibly...know WHAT you're printing and WHERE you're printing.
• Printing schoolwork is free for up to 4 black-and-white pages per day. After that, black-and-white printing costs 10¢ per page. Color printing costs 25¢ per page.  O
  • Please be prepared to pay when you print.

Students only need their student ID number to check out library books and materials.  

• All students are eligible to borrow materials unless they have lost or overdue books, have purposely damaged materials, or their parent/guardian has requested borrowing privileges be withheld.

• The loan period for books is three weeks.

• Students may renew their books for two additional three-week loan periods unless the book(s) has been requested by another student or is a high-demand item.

• Students must bring the book(s) to the librarian to renew.

• Overdue reports will be sent once a week to students and parents/guardians via email.

• Students will not be allowed to check out other books until the overdue material is returned.

• NOTE: Materials that are overdue more than 30 days will be marked "LOST" and a fee will be assessed through myschoobucks.com.  If the book is returned within one year of the original check-out date, fees can be removed from the student's account.   

• Damaged books should be brought to the teacher-librarian for assessment and repair. These items should not be repaired at home.

• The replacement fee for library material lost or damaged shall be the full retail value of the materials, as recorded in the library database, not to be less than $10.00.   Fees can be paid for through myschoolbucks.com.  The library does not accept replacement copies or donations in lieu of payment.  DO NOT PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT COPY.  

• Payment for a lost book  WILL NOT BE reimbursed should the book be found.

Don't see what you're looking for? Use this FORM to request new material to be purchased for the LMC. 

Our Mission

• As the biggest classroom at Sierra Middle School, the LMC plays a central role in teaching and learning by providing a vibrant, collaborative environment that supports students, teachers, and other members of the school community in becoming effective, responsible seekers and users of technology and information.  

• The LMC actively promotes the integration of information literacy skills, technology, and resources into the curriculum.

• The LMC fosters a lasting appreciation of reading and lifelong desire to learn.