Media Center
Welcome to Mainland High School's Media Center!
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The purpose of the Mainland High School Media Center is to cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive learning community for students and staff. We empower learners to become ethical and effective users of information and technology while fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of reading and learning. Through access to diverse resources and perspectives, the Media Center supports independent thinking and meaningful engagement across a wide range of topics.
About the Mainland High School Media Center
Our Mission
The mission of the Mainland High School Media Center is to serve as a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered space that supports learning, literacy, and personal growth. We believe school libraries are essential hubs that provide access to resources, technology, and support for all student needs. Our goal is to empower students as ethical users of information, curious thinkers, and lifelong learners in a safe and supportive environment.
Our Approach
The Media Center is designed with students at the heart of everything we do. Whether students are visiting to read, research, collaborate, recharge, or simply feel supported, our space is open to all. We recognize that learning extends beyond academics, which is why we strive to remove barriers and meet students where they are.
As part of this commitment, the Media Center proudly offers a free hygiene station, providing essential items to any student who needs them—no questions asked. We believe access to basic necessities supports student dignity, wellness, and success.
Our Staff
The Mainland High School Media Center is staffed by a dedicated team with deep roots in the Mainland community.
Mrs. Stumpf is a certified Media Specialist and a 23-year veteran of Volusia County Schools. A proud Mainland High School graduate (Class of 1996), she earned her Associate of Arts degree from Daytona Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida, and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix. Mrs. Stumpf is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction through Capella University. Her work is grounded in a passion for literacy, equity, and student-centered learning.
Ms. Lee, our part-time Media Clerk, is also a former Mainland High School graduate. She plays an essential role in supporting daily operations and creating a welcoming environment for students and staff.
Together, the Media Center staff is committed to fostering a space where students feel seen, supported, and encouraged to grow.
Access & Hours
The Media Center is open to students and staff:
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30 minutes before school every day
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30 minutes after school on Wednesdays through Fridays
Students may visit the Media Center during class time with a pass from their teacher.
Dual enrollment (DSC) and On-the-Job Training (OJT) students are always welcome to use the Media Center as a place to study, read, or relax when they are not scheduled for class or work.
A Space for Everyone
At Mainland High School, the Media Center is more than a library—it is a community space where students can explore interests, access support, and build skills that extend far beyond the classroom. We are proud to serve as a resource for learning, connection, and belonging.
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Library Media Access for School and Classroom Libraries
The purpose of the school library media center is to encourage the love of reading and support the school community and curriculum goals through self-selected reading materials. The media specialist collaborates with families and teachers to support students in the selection of reading materials that meet their reading interests.
Parents and guardians have the right to limit their child’s access to materials in the school library and classroom library. The library media access level a parent/guardian selects for their student will be in effect for the student’s academic career in Volusia County Schools. Changes may be made at any time by completing the School and Classroom Library Access Form on the Parent Portal.
By default, all students have standard access to age/grade appropriate materials in the school and classroom library.
Definitions of Access
Standard Access- A student has access to age/grade appropriate materials in the school library and their classroom libraries.
Unlimited Access: A student has full access to the materials in Volusia County Schools’ libraries and classroom libraries including access to any titles that require parent permission. This includes permission for the student to check out Young Adult (YA) titles when the student is in middle school.
Restricted Access: A student is permitted access to materials in Volusia County Schools’ libraries and classroom libraries except for specific titles as designated by their parent/guardian. The parent/guardian is responsible for restricting specific materials in their child’s school library or classroom libraries by completing the School and Classroom Library Access Form on the Parent Portal.
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Library Media Center Collection Development
Each school library media collection is developed in accordance with Volusia County School Board Policy 320 and Florida Statute 1006.28.
Each book made available to students through a school district library media center or included in a recommended or assigned school or grade-level reading list must be selected by a school district employee who holds a valid educational media specialist certificate, regardless of whether the book is purchased, donated, or otherwise made available to students.
2. Each district school board shall adopt procedures for developing library media center collections and post the procedures on the website for each school within the district. The procedures must:
a. Require that book selections meet the criteria in s. 1006.40(3)(d).
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Free of pornography and material prohibited under s. 847.012.
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Suited to student needs and their ability to comprehend the material presented.
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Appropriate for the grade level and age group for which the materials are used or made available.
b. Require consultation of reputable, professionally recognized reviewing periodicals and school community stakeholders.
c. Provide for library media center collections based on reader interest, support of state academic standards and aligned curriculum, and the academic needs of students and faculty.
d. Provide for the regular removal or discontinuance of books based on, at a minimum, physical condition, rate of recent circulation, alignment to state academic standards and relevancy to curriculum, out-of-date content, and required removal pursuant to subparagraph (a)2.
Selection Process
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The media specialist develops a recommended list of books that meet the needs of the school per the collection development guidelines.
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The media specialist provides the school media advisory committee with professional reviews of each book prior to meeting.
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The school media advisory committee meets to review and approve the list. The committee must come to a consensus on approvals. If the committee is unable to come to a consensus, the principal along with the media specialist is responsible for the final decision.
Challenged Materials:
Volusia County School Board Policy 320 establishes the procedures for the review of complaints concerning media materials.