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Welcome to the new website for Homewood City Schools! This updated space was designed with you in mind—making it easier than ever to stay connected, find important information, and celebrate all the amazing things happening in our schools. We hope you’ll visit often and find it a helpful hub for all the great things happening in HCS!

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Welcome to HHS Library

Welcome to the library! Our purpose is to serve the entire Homewood High School community in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Through collaboration, research and creative learning, we strive to enable our students to be ethical and effective users of information. 

Meet our Librarian

Mrs. Lawson

Hello! My name is Dutcha Lawson and I am so excited to be the Library Media Specialist at Homewood High School. I have worked in a library since 2006. I love working in the library so that I can help students find that just-right book, their next great read or accessing information. I strive to create a collaborative learning space where research, creative learning and the sharing of knowledge takes place.

I graduated from the University of Alabama with my BS degree as well as a Masters degree in Library and Information Studies. I recently completed my EdS degree from the University of Montevallo.

I started my library career in Ocala, FL. I have since then worked in public schools near Birmingham as well as a public library in Shelby County. I enjoy teaching information literacy and all things related to the library, meeting students, and working with the awesome HHS faculty and staff. 

I am married with two grown children. I enjoy reading, travelling, sports, crafts and spending time with my family. I look forward to serving your students and working at Homewood High School. Please let me know if I can ever be of assistance to you!

  • Students may check out 2 print books for 4 weeks. Fines of .05 per day begin accruing after the due date with a maximum fine of $5.00. Students may not check out a book if a book is overdue or lost.  

    Books may be returned to the blue book drop.

    • Students must have a completed and signed pass from their teacher to visit the library during class as well as during study and lunch periods.
    • All students should present their pass at the circulation desk, have it signed by Mrs. Lawson or Mr. Keim, and then retain the pass throughout the library visit. Students must also sign in using the Google Form on the Chromebook in the middle of the circulation desk upon arrival. 
    • Students must have a purpose to visit the library and be committed to maintaining its quiet work space. 
    • No food is allowed in the library.
    • Any student not adhering to these guidelines will be sent back to class with an explanation for the classroom teacher and may also lose library visiting privileges in the future.

  • The glassroom is available for reservation by a teacher. Email Mrs. Lawson dlawson@homewood.k12.al.us or use the Google Calendar for reservations. 

    The librarian is also available for research instruction, library orientation, collaborative teaching, book talks, technology integration, digital literacy instruction and more.

  • Step-by-Step Guide for HCS parents to pay student library fees.

    • The black and white network printers (HHS_MC_CIR and HHS_LIBRARY_PUBLIC) are available for printing school-related materials. They are located behind the circulation desk. Please proofread and print preview before sending your work to the printer to avoid wasted materials. Remember to pick up what you print!
    • Students may use the color printer for required assignments only. Only teachers can print to the color printer. If your teacher requires an assignment printed in color, share the assignment with them to print for you. Printed color documents will be placed on the circulation desk for pick up at the student's convenience. 
    • Students may use the library copier to make no more than a few copies. Users must adhere to copyright guidelines. See the library staff for assistance if needed.

  • Teachers may request  a textbook check out for their class.

    All textbooks are the property of Homewood City Schools and must be returned at the end of the academic year. Students will be charged the replacement cost of the textbook if it is not returned. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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