ALC Staff
Dr. Spann: Teacher Librarian/ALC Coordinator
Dr. Spann has been the Academic Learning Center Coordinator (aka Teacher Librarian) at Rock Springs High School since 2000. She enjoys working with young adults, reading, crafting, researching (especially family history), and spending time with her husband and two children. She has completed her educational doctorate in educational & teacher leadership and completed an administration certification through the University of Wyoming in May 2020.
Dr. Spann has been the Academic Learning Center Coordinator (aka Teacher Librarian) at Rock Springs High School since 2000. She enjoys working with young adults, reading, crafting, researching (especially family history), and spending time with her husband and two children. She has completed her educational doctorate in educational & teacher leadership and completed an administration certification through the University of Wyoming in May 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the ALC open?
A: Monday-Friday from 7:00am-3:00pm. For the 2020-2021 school year, students are allowed to come in and check out books, but cannot congregate in groups. Individual students can use tables must be six feet apart.
Q: How long can I check out books?
A: 15 school days (doesn't count weekends), so basically, 3 weeks.
Q: Will I be fined if my books are overdue?
A: No. However, books not returned or renewed by the end of a quarter will be marked as lost and charged accordingly:
Paperbacks: $10
Oversized Paperbacks: $15
Hardback Fiction: $20
Non-Fiction: $30
These costs are a rough average of the books in these sections. These are replacement costs for damaged books as well.
Q: Is there a fine for college books?
A: Yes, college books are fined only if they are not returned. The cost of the fine is the equivalant to purchase cost.
Q: Can I listen to music while in the ALC?
A: Yes, but please use your own player and USE HEADPHONES.
Q: Can I come to the ALC during class time?
A: Yes, with teacher permission. Be sure to have a hall pass. You will need to sign in at the front desk upon arrival. School policy states that if you have checked out of school, you are not to be in the ALC/Library (see student handbook pg. 22 under section B: Attendance).
Q: Can I bring food or drink into the ALC?
A: Yes, but keep it at the tables and clean up after yourself. Please keep all food and/or drink away from the computers and any print materials belonging to the school.
Q: What do we use to sign-in to the ALC and to check out books?
A: Your student ID is the preferred method for checking out books. However, you can use your Student ID number (wm# only without the wm).
Q: What services does the ALC provide?
A: Research, creation, book lending, testing, academic support, and information.
Q: What electronic services does the ALC provide?
A: Wyoming State Library databases, JSTOR (in school use only), Audiobooks, Electronic books & reference, Alexandria Researcher (online card catalog) and more.
Q: Some of the electronic services require login information. What do I use to login?
A: For audiobooks, Alexandria Research, and Destiny Discover, you use your school issued username (I.E. 20spannan) and your student ID number. For other resources like the Gale Virtual Reference Library, please see Dr. Spann or message her on Canvas or by email. The Wyoming State Library Databases does not require a login at school; however, if you are accessing these resources from home, you need a city library card number and PIN (usually the PIN is set at "wyld" unless a user has changed it).
A: Monday-Friday from 7:00am-3:00pm. For the 2020-2021 school year, students are allowed to come in and check out books, but cannot congregate in groups. Individual students can use tables must be six feet apart.
Q: How long can I check out books?
A: 15 school days (doesn't count weekends), so basically, 3 weeks.
Q: Will I be fined if my books are overdue?
A: No. However, books not returned or renewed by the end of a quarter will be marked as lost and charged accordingly:
Paperbacks: $10
Oversized Paperbacks: $15
Hardback Fiction: $20
Non-Fiction: $30
These costs are a rough average of the books in these sections. These are replacement costs for damaged books as well.
Q: Is there a fine for college books?
A: Yes, college books are fined only if they are not returned. The cost of the fine is the equivalant to purchase cost.
Q: Can I listen to music while in the ALC?
A: Yes, but please use your own player and USE HEADPHONES.
Q: Can I come to the ALC during class time?
A: Yes, with teacher permission. Be sure to have a hall pass. You will need to sign in at the front desk upon arrival. School policy states that if you have checked out of school, you are not to be in the ALC/Library (see student handbook pg. 22 under section B: Attendance).
Q: Can I bring food or drink into the ALC?
A: Yes, but keep it at the tables and clean up after yourself. Please keep all food and/or drink away from the computers and any print materials belonging to the school.
Q: What do we use to sign-in to the ALC and to check out books?
A: Your student ID is the preferred method for checking out books. However, you can use your Student ID number (wm# only without the wm).
Q: What services does the ALC provide?
A: Research, creation, book lending, testing, academic support, and information.
Q: What electronic services does the ALC provide?
A: Wyoming State Library databases, JSTOR (in school use only), Audiobooks, Electronic books & reference, Alexandria Researcher (online card catalog) and more.
Q: Some of the electronic services require login information. What do I use to login?
A: For audiobooks, Alexandria Research, and Destiny Discover, you use your school issued username (I.E. 20spannan) and your student ID number. For other resources like the Gale Virtual Reference Library, please see Dr. Spann or message her on Canvas or by email. The Wyoming State Library Databases does not require a login at school; however, if you are accessing these resources from home, you need a city library card number and PIN (usually the PIN is set at "wyld" unless a user has changed it).
Computer/Network Usage
District Policy JCFM controls student use of computers and school network. There is a large section outlining uacceptable behavior in this policy. Below you will find highlights of certain aspects of this policy. Be sure to follow these policies to avoid having your network/internet access revoked at school.
- The Network/Internet may only be used for appropriate research for educational purposes.
- The Network/Internet may be used to collaborate with others for educational or research purposes.
- Students should not divulge personal information such as social security numbers, personal
addresses, personal telephone numbers, parents' work addresses or telephone numbers without
parental permission. - Students should tell their parents or teachers immediately if they come across any information that
makes them feel uncomfortable. - Students should never agree to get together or meet someone that they "meet" online without first
checking with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). - Students should never send anyone their picture or any other item without first checking with their
parent(s) or legal guardian(s). - Students should tell their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) immediately if they receive any such
message." - "Users will have no expectation of privacy regarding files or messages stored on District-based computers.
Electronic messages and files stored on school-based computers or stored outside of school using the
District's Network/Internet account are deemed to be property of the District. Consequently, users should
not have any expectation of privacy with respect to their files or messages. The System Administrator,
Building Principal and his/her designees may review files and messages at any time to maintain system
integrity and insure that the users are acting responsibly." - "Personal Computers, PDAs and Hand Held Computing Devices (owned by the student) may be used on
school premises only after receiving approval by the building administrator and the classroom teacher.
Personal computing devices may NOT be connected to the district network."