Library
Welcome to the Sloman Primary School Library website
Your librarian, Mrs. Tish Bryant, is so excited you are here!
256-593-4912 ext. 41150
Our primary school library is a welcoming space designed to foster a love for reading and learning among students. It houses a diverse collection of books, including fiction, non-fiction, and age-appropriate educational resources, catering to different interests and reading levels. The library offers various services such as book lending, reading programs, activity time, research assistance, and access to digital learning tools. Students are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop literacy skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
Mrs. Bryant is a library media specialist with a master's degree from the University of West Alabama and is National Board Certified in English Language Arts for Adolescents and Young Adults. She has taught with Marshall County Schools since 2003 and is married with 3 daughters who all have attended Douglas Schools. She strives to be an enthusiastic guide to the world of books, always encouraging curiosity, imagination, and a love for reading. She is dedicated to creating a welcoming and engaging library space to make reading and learning an adventure, and she endeavors to play a key role in fostering a lifelong appreciation for books and knowledge.
Destiny Discover serves as the easier for students to use online catalog for the Sloman School Library. From this site, students can search or browse library resources and access eBooks.
Student user credentials are the same as the student Google credentials. Our school has a generic one that could be used to read eBooks if student login is not known by the parent. It is Username: sps Password: 2425
For more online and eBook resources, you may access our traditional Destiny catalog and our Destiny home page through MCS Libraries under the Student Bookmarks folder when logged into Google Chrome with a student account.
The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers and residents of the State of Alabama with 24/7 online access to premier library and information resources free of charge.
To find free books to read, choose E-Book Resources, and then select Capstone eBooks interactive. Be sure to choose Elementary School for the student age.
Marshall County Schools Library Media Center Handbook
This handbook is intended to serve as a guide and provide pertinent information for library media personnel in the Marshall County Schools. Its purpose is to facilitate consistency of operation without demanding conformity, since individual schools vary significantly in student body, age, ethnicity, size, and in library media staff. This handbook includes general background information on general procedures, county mandates, state mandates, and the operations of the library information services. Revisions and updating will be ongoing as changes in state, in system, and in national requirements or other needs arise.
Common Sense Media is an excellent resource for parents and educators alike to help guide students to make responsible decisions when using media in today's world. Choose the appropriate tab at the top (Parent or Educator).
The Alabama State Department of Education invites you to participate in our popular monthly Virtual Field Trips. Alabama has been a trailblazer using technology for the purpose of advancing education. Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, and Students Statewide (ACCESS), Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX), Alabama Technology in Motion (ATiM), and e-Learning for Educators are all strong tools used for the advancement of digital learning, in addition to the expansive ways technology is used in the classroom.
This site has a listing of schedules up to and including the current month. Educators may signup for the current month’s Virtual Field Trips and access archived ones.
Vision Statement for the SPS Library
At the Sloman Primary School Library, we strive to create a joyful and inspiring learning environment where our students develop a lifelong love for reading and creativity. Our library is a welcoming space that nurtures imagination, supports early literacy, and fosters a sense of wonder through engaging books, technology, and activities.
We are committed to empowering every child with the foundational skills needed to become confident readers, users of the library, and safe and responsible digital citizens. Through collaboration with teachers and families, we cultivate a culture of learning that encourages kindness, curiosity, and joy.
Our vision is for every student to see themselves as a reader and a learner, equipped with the tools to embark on a lifelong journey of knowledge and growth.
Mission Statement for the SPS Library
The Sloman Primary School Library is dedicated to fostering a love of reading, curiosity, and lifelong learning in our students. We provide a welcoming and engaging environment where students can develop foundational literacy skills through exploring diverse stories and participating in engaging activities in order to grow into confident, independent thinkers. Through access to age-appropriate books, technology instruction, and interactive experiences, our library nurtures imagination, creativity, and a joy for reading. Our goal is to empower every child with the tools they need to embark on a lifelong journey of reading and learning.
