Welcome
Mr. Jimmie Austin--Media Assistant
Mrs. Heather Richardson--Media Specialist
Library Media Center hours:
8:00am- 3:30pm
Monday through Friday
Here is the link to Mrs. Richardson's YouTube channel. The latest episode is also at the bottom of this page. Tune in each day at 8:32am for the Tiger News Network broadcast!
Please use this Google Form to request help with Chromebooks.
Please use this Google Form to request to use the Media Center.
The mission of the school library program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. The school librarian empowers students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information by:
- collaborating with educators and students to design and teach engaging learning experiences that meet individual needs
- instructing students and assisting educators in using, evaluating, and producing information and ideas through active use of a broad range of appropriate tools, resources, and information technologies
- providing access to materials in all formats, including up-to-date, high quality, varied literature to develop and strengthen a love of reading
- providing student and staff with instruction and resources that reflect current information needs and anticipate changes in technology and education
-Empowering Learners Guidelines for School Library Programs (2009), p. 8.
Library Digital Resources
Library Digital Resources
Sora eBook Library
DISCUS
SC Discus is South Carolina's Virtual Library full of all kinds of encyclopedias and other resources. Email Mrs. Richardson if you need the username and password to access it from home.
SC Junior Book Award Nominees
Newbery Award Winners
Florence County Library
Florence County Museum
Reading Renaissance (AR or RR)
Rhyme Zone
Smithsonian Education for Students
Bartlett's Famous Quotations
Tech Help
Chromebook Help
F1S Device Guide
Includes expectations for student chromebook use as well as prices for repairs.
Tech Tools for Parents
F1S Technology Tech Tools for Parents
Includes tips for Google Classroom and chromebooks
District AI Guidelines
New to F1S? Setting your District Password for the First Time
Username is Lastname + First letter of First Name + Last three digits of student ID number
Password is the same thing (Case Sensitive)
Example:
ClassLink/Windows Username = FreemanD123
Password = FreemanD123 (Case Sensitive)
Then, you will be prompted to set your password
The email address will be email address = FreemanD123@students.fsd1.org
Parent Tips
Media Center News: Encouraging At-Home Reading
Did you know that all students visit the Media Center every 3 weeks with their ELA teachers? Reading is a vital component of academic success, and the books chosen during these visits are an integral part of their ELA curriculum and personal growth. Students who need a new book sooner than 3 weeks are welcome to submit a SmartPass request to come to the Media Center at their convenience.
Parents and guardians, please support at-home reading. Encourage your student to read nightly and on weekends; this significantly aids their success. Reading self-selected books boosts reading fluency. Discussing their reading improves comprehension. Modeling reading yourself establishes good habits and provides self-care for you. Thank you for helping us foster a love of reading!
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About Mrs. Richardson
Phone: (843) 758-6834
Email: hrichardson@fsd1.org
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor's of Science--Cornell University
Master's of Library and Information Science--University of South Carolina
SC Media Specialist Certification
Mrs. Richardson
I am originally from Seattle, Washington, and have a Bachelor's of Science from Cornell University. After college, I spent 20 years overseas--17 in Russia, and 3 in England. I have a Master's in Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina. This is my eighth year working in F1S. All 3 of my children were students at Williams, and I am faithful to the Tigers! I get excited about helping people find the information they are looking for, and I love working with students, teachers, and parents at Williams Middle School. Call or email me anytime and I'll be happy to speak with you.