Library Policies

      Because so many people use and rely on our Library, procedures have been developed to ensure that it operates smoothly and orderly.  These procedures must be followed.

When Students Can Use the Library

1.   Before school from 7:15 am until the beginning of 1st period.

2.   During periods 1 - 8 and lunch periods A, B, and C:

a.  as part of a class that has scheduled time in the library;

b.  with a pass from a teacher for a specified purpose;

c.  with a pass from study hall (students go directly to study hall where up to five students per study hall teacher may receive passes); and

d.  with a pass from lunch (students go directly to the cafeteria where up to ten students may receive passes).

Note: Unless students have a pass or receive permission from someone on the library staff, students from lunch and study hall must remain in the library for the entire period.

3.   After school until 3:45 pm Monday through Thursday and until 3:15 p.m. Friday.

Circulation of Materials

1.  Most books circulate for two weeks.  Reference books, back issues of magazines and newspapers, Vertical File items, and audio-visual items circulate for one night.  Reference books cannot be signed out until the end of the school day and must be returned before homeroom of the next school day.  Inter-Library Loan (ILL) materials circulate for two weeks.  

2.  Items can be renewed up to two times unless a hold is requested by another patron.  Reference books cannot be renewed.  Books more than 5 days overdue cannot be renewed.  ILL books can be renewed only with the permission of the lending library and cannot be renewed once they become overdue.

3.  Students can sign out up to 15 books at one time.  Only 3 Reference books and audio-visual items can be signed out at one time.

4.  Students who have more than one overdue item, an item more than 10 days overdue, an overdue Reference book, or an overdue ILL book will not be permitted to sign out any additional material.

5.  Current issues of magazines and newspapers can only be used in the Library.

6.  There are no overdue fines, but report cards are withheld from students who have overdue material.

7.  Students must pay for lost or damaged material.  The price of a lost item will be the cost of replacing the item with the same or a work determined by the librarian to be comparable.  The price of a damaged book that can be repaired is $10.  If the book is beyond repair, the student must pay the replacement price.  The price of a lost or damaged magazine will be $3.00.

8.  Students must have a signed note from a parent/guardian to sign out an R-rated video.

Use of Library Computers and the Internet

1.  Academic use of the computers has priority over non-academic use. As specified in the Acceptable Use Policy, computers may not be used for playing games.

2.  To use the Internet, a student must have on file with the main office a signed Acceptable Use Policy Student Contract and Parent/Guardian Agreement.

3.  Students are expected to follow the Technology Rules of Conduct as presented in the Acceptable Use Policy.

4.  Students may print a single copy of web documents and computer files.  Students should avoid printing lengthy documents.  If a student needs multiple copies, they are expected to make them on the photocopy machine in the library and pay ten cents per copy.

 Expected Behavior in the Library

1.  All behavior should be congruent with the academic nature and purpose of the library.  Any behavior that disrupts someone’s right to a quiet place to work is inappropriate.

2.   During the school day, students needing to use a bathroom must sign out at the circulation desk and sign back in when they return.

3.   Students who need to go to their locker must receive permission and a pass from a member of the library staff.

4.  Only four students are permitted at a table

5.  Unauthorized photography, video recording, and audio recording are not permitted in the library.