INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SCHOOL WEST LIBRARY

High School West Library maintains an environment for research, reading and study. Your cooperation is essential. These guidelines will familiarize you with routine library policies and procedures.

Shenendehowa West Library staff:

Librarian                      Library Aides                           Computer Lab Aide                  Library Typist
Ms. Malizia                   Mrs. Foley & Mrs. Kelly                        Mrs. Tremblay                Mrs. Thomas

General Guidelines

Library hours:   7:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.                       Computer Lab hours:  7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

1.      Scheduled classes in the library are given priority. Seating areas will be reserved. A sign will be posted on the library door indicating which periods classes are being held. Individuals entering the library while classes are in session are expected to enter quietly and respectfully.

2.      During periods 1 through 9, students must obtain a pass from a teacher or study hall monitor to use the library except during lunch. All students will have the opportunity to use the library during their lunch period according to the guidelines listed below.

3.      Access to the library may be limited based on seating capacity or behavior. When the library is full, a sign will be posted on the library door.

Access to the Library from a Study Hall

·         Students with a pre-signed pass from a teacher will have access to the library. Students should obtain a pre-signed pass directly from the teacher whose assignment requires library resources. The library staff will notify teachers if one of their students misuses a pre-signed pass.

·         Study hall monitors have the option to issue passes to three additional students per study hall. The students will have access to the library to select a book, read magazines or newspapers, or photocopy. Study hall monitors will develop a rotation plan so all students will have an opportunity to access the library. Monitors will be notified by the library staff if a student does not engage in academic work or reading.

·         Students with a pass must sign in and leave their pass at the Circulation Desk.

·         Copies of daily sign-in sheets will be placed in monitors’ mailboxes to verify attendance.

·         Students will normally remain in the library until the end of the period. If a student must return to a class or study hall, their pass will be signed by library staff. The student must return directly to their class or study hall.

PLEASE NOTE: Homework not requiring library services should be done in study hall.

Access to the Library during Lunch Periods 4,5,6 and 7

·         All students will have access to the library during their lunch period for reading, research, homework or study.

·         Students must enter the library during the first 20 minutes of lunch periods 4,5,6 or 7; no student will be admitted to the library during the last 20 minutes of lunch periods 4,5,6 or 7.

·         When the library is full, a sign will be posted on the library door.

Access to the Library after Dismissal/Late Bus Passes

·         Students may use the library for academic purposes after regular classes end at 2:40 p.m. each day.

·         Students needing a bus pass from library staff are required to arrive by 3:00 p.m.

·         All students must sign in on an attendance sheet and remain in the library until 3:50 p.m.

·         Students entering the library after 3:00 p.m. must have a pass from a staff member in order to obtain a late bus pass from the library staff.