If you have any questions that this website does not answer, please feel free to contact ANGEL. We will work with you to make being a part of ANGEL a great experience!

How do you join ANGEL?

Schools in the Southern Union Conference are automatically enrolled in the ANGEL Program each year. However, schools with full-time masters librarians may be an exception. Self-supporting schools within the conference may be a part of ANGEL by contacting their local conference superintendent.

Any school outside of the Southern Union Conference may contact ANGEL directly. The forms you will need to fill out are on the Forms page. Your three-letter school code will be assigned by ANGEL.

Where do the funds come from?

The student - The North American Division policy regarding libraries states that a specific amount per student be used to maintain an up-to-date library.  In most cases this comes from the registration fee paid by each student.

The local conference - The local conferences provide a subsidy on a per classroom basis.

The union conference - A stated amount is annually appropriated by the Southern Union Conference to support the ANGEL program.

How does the school get books?

There are two ways:

1-You can request specific titles, series, etc. You may also request DVD's!

The best way and time for Southern Union Schools to make requests is to register online between March 15 & June 16 each year.  When you register during that period and give us your requests at that time, we will be able to get your requests (everything that is in stock) to the school by the beginning of August. All online requests during March-June registration will be given top priority. If you send in requests after that, or register in August we can't guarantee that your school will receive any books before October or November. Mailed, emailed, or faxed requests between March 15 & June 16 will be treated the same as requests sent after June 16 unless otherwise worked out with the Manager. Non-Southern Union Schools can send in requests at any time, however books cannot be shipped to the school until we receive payment.

We have lists of pre-approved books on our Forms page and the Pathways Theme Booklist Books & Self Selected/Independent Reading Book Lists on our Pathways page. These lists may help you in deciding what books to request.

2-If you don't have any specific requests; we will make selections for you.

 
Can I pick our books up to get them faster and save on shipping? YES! By all means! Simply let Katye or Jessi know at least one hour ahead of time that you will be coming to pick up the books so they will be ready when you get to the office. Our office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm & Friday 8:00am-12:00pm.

 
Will we receive every book we request? That depends on a few things. First, it depends on whether or not your school has enough funds available for all of your requests. Secondly, it depends on if we can get a copy of what the school is requesting. We order first from the publishing warehouse where we can get an average discount of 40%. If the title is not available then we look online at stores such as Amazon.com.

Can we pay by credit or debit card? No. Right now, we only take checks or money orders.

How does our school get started using Surpass' automated circulation/check-out system? The first thing you need to do is to look at the prices. A document entitled "Circulation System Prices" is posted on our Forms & Lists page. Next, contact the office manager at ANGEL and let them know you would like to get started with an automated circulation system. ANGEL can put you in contact with Surpass to get set up.

What do we do if our Online Catalog says that we have a book, but we can't find it in our library? This could mean a couple of things. First of all, it could simply mean that a student has the book checked out. Or it could mean that the book was lost over the years.Check with your students and staff to find out if one of them has the book. If you still cannot locate the book, contact ANGEL. We will remove the book from your Online Catalog and get you a replacement copy if you so desire.

Why does ANGEL use the Dewey Decimal Classification System?

• It's a standard. The DDC is by far the most widely used method of organizing books in the U.S, and indeed in the world; it or its offshoot the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) is used in over 130 countries. Somewhere around 95% of all school libraries and public libraries in the U.S. use DDC. (Straight Dope Science Advisory Board (2006) What's so great about the Dewey Decimal System? Retrieved September 2, 2009, from The Straight Dope website:http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2238/whats-so-great-about-the-dewey-decimal-system)
• The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is the world’s most widely used library classification system. (Retrieved September 2, 2009, from OCLC website: http://www.oclc.org/dewey/)
• Each item using this system has a unique call number. No two items will have the same call number making it easier to find what you're looking for.
• If you are not yet comfortable using the DDC System, Middle Tennessee State University has put together a top-notch interactive site to help you understand it better.

What is VPK? Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a legislatively mandated program designed to prepare every four-year-old in Florida for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. The VPK program gives each child an opportunity to perform better in school and throughout life with quality programs that include high literacy standards, accountability, appropriate curricula, substantial instruction periods, manageable class sizes, and qualified instructors. All eligible four-year-olds are entitled to participate in one of the VPK program options. (Retrieved January 27, 2010, from the Agency for Workforce Innovation website: http://www.floridajobs.org/earlylearning/VPK%20Program.html)