Frequently Asked Questions About Your

Library Media Center

Q: What resources does the library media center have?

A: Over 17,500 books (including paperback, hardcover, and

    reference books).

A: Magazines & newspapers.

A: 12 computers for students to use for word processing  and access

    to the Internet, including INFOhio’s online databases.

A: 6 online library catalog computers (OPACs) for students to use

    when they need to find a book in our library collection.

A: A copy machine.

A: Teacher resources, including books, equipment, videos, DVDs,

    books on tape, and books on CD.

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Q: What do I need to know about checking something out?

A: MS--You are limited to checking out 3 items at one time; you     

    may never have more than 5 items in total checked out.

    HS--There is no limit, but you must be responsible for items that    

    you have checked out.

A: Reference books may be checked out for 1 night only.

A: Other books may be checked out for 3 weeks.

A: Books may be renewed twice (unless someone has a “hold” on

    them).

A: Once you receive your library card, you should have it with you to

    check out items. Punch a hole in it and put it in a binder, or

    attach it to your key ring. Just don’t lose it, or it will cost you $1

    to replace it.

A: IT IS NOT WISE TO CHECK A BOOK OUT FOR

    SOMEONE ELSE OR TO GIVE SOMEONE ELSE A BOOK

    THAT IS  CHECKED OUT IN YOUR NAME! You are still

    responsible for it, no matter who you give it to.

Q: What if I return something late?

A: Reference books have a fine of 10 cents per class period,

    beginning with 2nd bell. That is 60 cents per day!

A: Other books have a late fine of 5 cents per school day.

A: On weekends, holidays, snow days, and excused absences, fines

    will not be charged. They will be charged for unexcused absences

    (like suspensions).

A: If you have any overdue books and/or fines, we might

    not let you borrow any other items until you take care of those

    obligations.

A: If you lose or damage a book, you are responsible for the

    replacement cost of the book.

Goodbye 1960s original media center furniture, hello new millenium! Check out the Photo Gallery for more pictures.