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ABOUT THE LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
The mission of the Matignon High School Library Media Center is to teach the skills necessary for the effective use of ideas and information, to support the curriculum with a rich variety of materials, and to continue to motivate life-long learners to meet today’s challenges.
The Library offers a circulating collection of more than 5,000 non-fiction and fiction books as well as periodicals and newspapers for academic and personal use. The web-based catalog system enables students and faculty to search the collection. Additional resources include electronic databases, videotapes, computer programs and online reference resources. Students may use the research computers which are completely networked and Internet accessible. The Librarian instructs classes and tutors individual students in the use of these educational resources and technologies. Students are expected to use the Library for class assignments, independent research, and project development.
The Library Media Center is equipped with a Smart Board, high quality Eiki Multimedia projector and laptop computers for use in a scheduled supervised class setting. The Center also has a state of the art flat screen T.V. with a DVD/VCR player available for individual and small group student viewing. An area of the Library is set aside for quiet study. Other sections are available for individual and group work.
Food, drinks and cell phones are not permitted in the Library Media Center.
BORROWING MATERIALS
- Student loan periods of Library materials:
- Books - 2 weeks
- Non-print materials – are available for use in the Library (videos, DVDs, CDs,)
- Magazines & Newspapers – are available for use in the Library.
- Reserve materials - are available for use in the Library (designated project books in high demand)
- Books and materials designated for overnight circulation must be returned before the first module on the following school day.
- Students may reserve materials by making a request at the circulation desk. When the material is returned, a notice will be sent to the student's homeroom and the student will have 2 days to come to the Library to sign it out.
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER FACILITY
- lnstructional Areas — There are multiple instructional areas in the Library : the Media Area and table areas. "Reserved" signs indicate tables and computers reserved for classes during a specific module.
- Computer and Electronic Research Areas
- Students always have 8 desktop computers reserved for their use.
- The laptop computers are available for students in scheduled classes, under the supervision of a teacher. Each laptop must be signed out by the individual student, who is responsible for its use and safe return at the end of class.
- Electronic research takes priority over word processing tasks at the desktop computers.
- Playing games, visiting chatrooms and using instant messenger are never allowed; email for purposes other than school is prohibited.
- Copy Machine — A photocopy machine is available at .05 cents per page; it is for the copying of reference books that do not circulate and school materials. When a class is scheduled in the Library, class members may be given complimentary copies. Students needing multiple copies of papers for class projects should plan on getting copies at a copy center.
- Use of the Printers — Whenever possible, students should print materials at home by emailing research materials, or saving files to their flash drives. Students may print 3-4 pages of class assignments and research materials if they need the copies immediately for class. If students need to print long files, they must first ask permission from the Librarian.
LIBRARY PROCEDURES
- Security Violations — Any attempts to alter computer programs will be considered an act of vandalism. Any attempt to remove Library materials without following the checkout procedure is considered a serious offense. Disciplinary action will be taken when students violate the circulation procedure. This includes the removal of Library ownership marks or stickers, and placing materials in students' bags.
- Independent Use of the Library
- The Library Media Center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
- The Library closes at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
- Students are expected to work on research projects in the Library.
- Each student coming from class should have an individual pass to come to the Library, signed by a teacher, complete with student name, date, time and project.
- Students will leave the pass at the desk and sign in on the log sheet, noting the topic of their assignment and time arrived.
- Students will sign out when their work is completed, noting the time; the Librarian will sign the pass.
- Students will return the pass to the issuing teacher.
- Teachers wishing to send more than 5 students should call the Circulation Desk at the Library (x24) or send a student to the Librarian to see if there is room.
- Senior Interns are welcome to come to the Library to do work if space is available and do not need a pass. They must sign in and out on the log sheet for the period.
- Delinquent Borrowers — Borrowing Library materials is a privilege; returning them is a responsibility as well as an act of courtesy to others who may need the materials.
- Students borrowing materials are responsible for returning and/or replacing materials charged to his/her name.
- Overdue notices are delivered to students in homerooms.
- There is a 10 cent fine per school day, to a maximum of $5.00 for late materials.
- Outstanding obligations will result in borrowing privileges being withdrawn immediately.
- Outstanding obligations at the end of the year will interrupt the issuing of the student's schedule for the next year. Seniors may pick up their cap and gown when the obligation is cleared.
- Food — Eating and drinking (even water) are not allowed in the Library Media Center.
- Rule Violations — Students violating Library rules will lose their Library privileges and may be assigned detention.
- Purchase Requests — Students and Faculty are encouraged to make suggestions for the purchase of books, periodicals and materials for the Library. These suggestions will be given serious consideration within the confines of the budget available.
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