Parents may utilize this form to restrict titles their child may check out in the school library. Please complete the form and return it to your child's teacher or librarian. This form is only required when a parent is seeking to restrict access to materials in the media center.
Media Center Staff
Madison Gowin
Media Specialist
24-25 Teacher of the Year
Mission Statement
The mission of the Switzerland Point Media Center is to inspire a love of reading, foster critical thinking, and support lifelong learning. We aim to provide a welcoming space filled with diverse resources and innovative technology. We empower students to explore their interest, collaborate with peers, and develop essential skills for the future. We strive to create a community where every student feels valued and equipped to succeed.
Policies and Procedures
- Students can check out up to 2 books at a time.
- Regular books are due every 4 weeks.
- SSYRA books are due every 2 weeks.
- Students can renew books as many times as needed, as long as another student is not waiting for it.
- The media center is open every day from 7:10am until 2:00pm.
- Students can visit the media center in the morning, after school, during lunch, or from any class as long as they have a signed blue pass.
- Each student also has the opportunity to visit the media center monthly with their ELA classes.
Online Resources
Destiny Discover Library Catalog
Click here to access Destiny, our online library catalogue. Search for books, put books on hold, or read E-books digitally!
Sunshine State Young Readers Award
Click here to access information about the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Books. Read, Quiz, Earn Prizes!
Pay for Lost or Damaged Books
Did your student lose or damage a book? Pay for it here! You MUST send your SchoolPay receipt to Ms. Gowin to get it removed from your student's library account.
St. Johns County Public Library
Click here to access the St Johns County Public Library website.
Research resources
Florida Electronic Library
Need to do research? Use the Florida Electronic Library to use free research databases from the public library!
Digital Public Library of America
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EasyBib
Need help writing a bibliography? EasyBib can help!
Gale Resources
Use this link to access research databases from Gale.