Media Center
Mission & Vision
The mission of the Alford Media Center is to support the instructional goals of the school through independent and collaborative learning, inspire students to freely select books that provide reading pleasure, and encourage them to responsibly seek information for personal and academic growth.
The vision of the Alford Media Center is to create a space and program that is welcoming to all students and staff by offering enriching books, resources, and experiences.
Calendar and Hours
8:30-3:00 Monday through Friday
Meet the Staff
Media Specialist: Karen Willingham
Media Clerk: Jolanda Logan
Policies and Procedures
PreK and Kindergarten students attend weekly storytime and may check out one book per week.
Students in grades First through Fifth may check out two books.
Fees for Lost or Damaged books are set by GCPS and are 15.00 for a hardback or 5.00 for a paperback book.
Media Catalog and Online Research Library
Students may access the media catalog and put books on hold through the Library Catalog link on the portal.
What's New in the Media Center
book fair by Jennifer Colwell
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GCPS students may use their student number and password to access the digital and print resources at the Gwinnett Public Library.
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