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Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. -- 3:15 p.m.

Also, before and after school research assistance can be arranged with the librarian.

The behavior expectations listed below are posted in the library and attached computer lab.

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.

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.

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 & 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.

*Note: If an offense warrants, the librarian or any other teacher monitoring the library reserve the right to refer a student directly to the office.

2                  Newspapers
12                Periodicals
6                  Databases
 2,000       Books
600            Educational Videos

Students may check out up to 8 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.

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 school day per book ).

A copier is available in the library for research purposes.  Any student needing copies should ask the librarian or library helpers for assistance.

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 “lost library book” memo line) or a new or used item (in good condition).

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.

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.

More information to be added....

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