MCHS Library Orientation

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MCHS Library Orientation

• Presented by
• Mr. Davis
• Ms. Hazen

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Library Hours

• 700am - 330pm Daily

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Library Arrangement

• Circulation Desk

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Library Arrangement

• 32 Student Computers

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Library Arrangement

• Periodicals - Free Magazine Box

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Library Arrangement

• Fiction/Non-Fiction/Biographies

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Library Arrangement

• Reference

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The Library is a Shared Space

• Students from other classes may be sent down to
  take makeup tests
• Students may drop in (with a pass) to check out
  books, pay fines, etc.
• Plus, regularly scheduled classes are present
  throughout the school day

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Printing

• Students are allowed to print up to 3 pages free
  per day if pages are school related (unless
  permission for more has been granted by one or
  both of the librarians) . Students may request
  to print personal pages, costing .10 per page.

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Check Out Procedures

• All books can be checked out except for Reference
  books - bring them up to the Circulation Desk
• The librarian(s) will ask you for your last name
  (please speak clearly)
• Check out period for all items is 2 weeks

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Check Out Procedures Continued

• Overdue fines are .10 per day per item
• There is no limit on the number of books you may
  check out (be reasonable)
• You may renew books every two weeks
• No check outs are allowed when a student owes a
  fine and/or still has out overdue items

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Morning Procedures (700am-725am)

• Email and Internet games may be read and played
  during this time
• Check out/Return books
• Do homework
• Study for tests
• Work on group projects
• Read books and/or periodicals

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Afternoon Procedures (230pm-330pm)

• Email and Internet games may be read and played
  during this time
• Check out/Return books
• Do homework
• Study for tests
• Work on group projects
• Read books and/or periodicals

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Catalog Computers

• All of the 32 student computers have access to
  our librarys holdings/collection

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Internet Computers

• These machines are for everyones use so please
  treat them with care
• PERSONAL WEB SITES AND CHAT ROOMS ARE STRICTLY
  PROHIBITED - Any student seen accessing MYSPACE,
  FACEBOOK, etc. will be sent immediately to the
  principal

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Use of Passes
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Plus Time Passes(A D Lunches)

• You may only sign up for a Plus Time Pass every
  other day before 1st period on Tuesday,
  Wednesday, and Thursday.
• No student will be admitted into the library
  during regular Plus Time(s) without an approved
  Plus Time Pass.

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Planner Passes(Used with Teacher Permission)

• These passes are used for student needs such as
  returning/checking out books, paying fines, etc.
  They cannot be used during Plus Time. Remember
  to ALWAYS sign IN or OUT at the Circulation Desk.

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We Look Forward to Seeing You!
AT THE BOOK FAIR, SEPTEMBER 15-17!