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Library Information

The library collection contains approximately 31,000 books, 4,400 audiovisual items, 44 magazine subscriptions, and five newspapers. Online resources provide access to 17 databases which support the curriculum.

Circulation Policy

Students need a school ID to check out library materials. Most books circulate for two weeks. Reference books and reserve books may be checked out overnight. Students will receive email messages concerning overdue items. All fines must be paid and books returned by the end of the year.

Photocopying

There are two photocopy machines located in the library. This equipment is provided so that students may copy pages from books as needed. Students may also make 5 copies of a document for a class. There is a 10 cent charge for each copy.

Media Collection

Audiovisual resources include 3400 VHS and DVD recordings, 525 cassettes, and 320 compact disks selected to support the curriculum. Audiovisual materials may be used in the library. See a librarian for assistance.

Multimedia Center Resources

The Multimedia Center, Room 502, provides access to a color printer, digital scanners, transparency and laminating services, and media equipment. Students must sign in at the Circulation Desk in the library when using the resources during study hall periods.

Library Map

Please follow this link to view the library layout.

 


Staff

Ms. K. Krepps -- Library Media Department Chair

Mr. M. Laffey -- Library Information Specialist

Mrs. C. Smith -- Media Specialist

Mrs. J. MacLeod -- Library Assistant

Ms. A. Anderson -- Multimedia Assistant

Mrs. M. Cook-- Department Secretary
Mrs. Karen Cartwright -- Library Assistant








Hours

Monday through Thursday

7:15 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.

Friday

7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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