Library
Pleasant Plains
High School
217.626.1044 (Library ext. 126)
- Hours
- Behavior Expectations
- Discipline Procedures
- Collection
- Circulation
- Overdue Materials
- Lost Materials
- Interlibrary Loan
- Photocopying
- Printing
- Accessing Online Databases
Hours
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. -- 3:15 p.m.Also, before and after school research assistance can be arranged with the librarian.
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Behavior Expectations
The behavior expectations listed below are posted in the library and attached computer lab (Lab-4).1. Sign in.
*All students who visit the library or lab individually (i.e. not part of a class) must sign-in. Students who wish to use the computer lab must also include the computer number where they are working.
*If you do not intend to stay in the library for the full 30-minute homeroom period, go to your homeroom first.
*Students wishing to use the computers in the library instructional lab during homeroom must sign-up for a computer prior to the passing bell of his/her homeroom period.
2. The library and
lab spaces are quiet places for
studying, completing assignments and reading.
*The library is not a place for socializing (Note: Quiet group study
and projects will be allowed at the discretion of the librarian or
supervisor.)
3. Use library
resources responsibly.
*Using the library or lab is a privilege. S tudents who violate
library behavior expectations, fail to exhibit responsible behavior in
computer/Internet usage or neglect to utilize time spent in the library
wisely will be asked to leave.
4. Email and computer
gaming are not allowed.
*Students who violate this rule will lose independent computer use
privileges for the equivalent of one 5-day school week.
5.
Treat library
furniture with care.
*Help keep the library tables
and chairs in great condition. Do not write or sit on the tables
or lean back on the chairs.
6. Food or drinks are not
allowed.
*Food or drink of any kind is prohibited in the library unless it is a
part of a library-sponsored event (e.g. Novel Wednesdays).
7. Passes will not be written.
*If you need to go to your locker, use the restroom, get a drink,
collect work from an absence, etc. do so before signing in to the
library.
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Discipline Procedures
Any student in
violation of the library & lab behavior expecations can expect the
following consequences.
1. A
verbal warning will
be given.
*A behavior change will be
requested and expected.
2. Students
will be asked to
leave the library/lab and may subsequently lose usage privileges.
*Depending on the nature of the
offense, loss of library/lab privileges amy range from one day to a
semester.
3.
Students who continue to
cause problems will be referred to the office.
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Collection
2 Newspapers12 Periodicals
6 Databases
4,600 Books
600 Educational Videos (Educator access)
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Circulation
Students may check out up to 5 books at a time. Books circulate for a two-week period and may be renewed as needed unless a hold has been placed on the title. Students must bring any book needing renewal to the library so that the librarian or library helpers can re-scan the barcode and record the new due date.Return to Top
Overdue
Materials
Any student with overdue items will not be able to
checkout until all overdue books have been returned. Also, any student
with fines exceeding $1.00 will not be able to checkout books until
his/her fines have been paid (fines accumulate at 10 cents per
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Lost Materials
Students must return all borrowed items to the library. If a student loses or damages a book, magazine, or media item, the student is responsible for replacing it.To replace an item, students may submit cash or check (made out to Pleasant Plains High School, with “lost library book” in the memo line) or a new or used item (in good condition).
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Interlibrary Loan
As a member of the Alliance Library System, the PPHS library is able to borrow library materials from other school libraries, public libraries, and academic libraries through interlibrary loan. Interlibrary Loan is a courtesy other libraries extend to us.Students and faculty are expected to pay attention to and honor assigned due dates on materials borrowed from other libraries. If materials are needed for a longer time period than the due date provided, students should let the librarian know how long they expect to need these specific items.
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Photocopying
A photocopier is not available in the library. Students may request the librarian or a teacher to make a copy of reference materials using a copier in the high school building.Return to Top
Printing
Printers are available in the library. It is encouraged that
printing
be limited to only items which are required to turn in for assignments
within the next two school days.Return to Top
Accessing Online Databases
PPHS students and faculty members are encouraged to utilize the online subscription datbases from home. Password and login information can be obtained in the media center.Return to Top