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MHS LIBRARY Policies & Procedures General Information

Hours: 7:15 – 4:15 Location: A Bldg. – 1st Floor Circulation Desk: x72451 FAX: 915-937-2422 Librarians: Mrs. Martha Allder, Lead Librarian x72454 [email protected]

Dr. Kirk Macon, Library Media Specialist x72453 [email protected]

Library Instructional Aides: Ms. Shannon Carrasco (x72451) [email protected]

Ms. Cecy Maldonado [email protected]

Mr. Jared Paugh [email protected]

Library URL: http://www.sisd.net/228220610182759447/site/default.asp

Library page may also be accessed through the school website: under “Departments,” select “Library Media Center.”  Online Catalog  Database Links  Helpful Websites  Library Calendar (updated daily)  Student Orientation PowerPoint

Circulation Policies – Faculty & Staff:

PRINT – The loan period for print materials is two weeks; however, faculty and staff may recheck for an additional two weeks if needed. The circulation system automatically sends an e-mail reminder to patrons when items are due. Faculty and staff are not assessed fines, but will be responsible for replacement costs, determined by vendors, if items are lost or damaged.

SUBSCRIPTIONS – Periodicals

Astronomy Health People Car & Driver History Channel People En Espanol Consumer Reports Money Runners World Dance Spirit Motor Trend Sports Illustrated Discover National Geographic Vogue Guitar World

-1- SUBSCRIPTIONS – Newspapers

El Paso Times (2nd copy in Teachers’ Lounge)

USA Today

**NOTE: Please see a library staff member if you are in need of outdated periodicals and newspapers. We will be happy to supply you with these items if available.

AUDIO VISUAL – These items include DVDs, videos, sound recordings, CDs, and audio books. The loan period for these titles is one week, but may be extended if needed. REMINDER – AV materials must support curriculum and be approved by administration.

EQUIPMENT – The loan period for equipment varies depending on type, usage, and need. The library houses the following, and all but the last item is available for circulation.

 AV carts  Camcorders  C.O.W.s (Computers On Wheels)  Extension cords  Flip video camera  Headphones  Overhead projectors (We supply the bulbs.)  Screens  Tape recorders  TV Units (TV/DVD, TV/VCR, TV/Combo)  Promethean Board with Built In Image Projector (Must be used in the library)

Circulation Policies – Students

1. ID required for all checkouts 2. 5 book maximum limit - 2 week loan period; one time renewal 3. Reference books and periodicals are overnight checkouts. 4. Audio Book and sound recording loan period is one week; one time renewal

** NOTE – Students may not checkout DVDs, videos, or equipment.

Student Fees for Overdue and/or Lost Items

1. Fiction and nonfiction titles - $.05/day 2. Reference and periodicals - $.10/day 3. AV - $.50/day 4. Lost items – replacement costs determined by vendors

**NOTE – English teachers (or another core teacher) will distribute overdue notices.

-2- Scheduling Library Instruction

Please contact and collaborate with Dr. Macon (or in his absence Mrs. Allder) if you wish to bring your classes to the library for instruction, research, or computer usage.

**NOTE – Please ensure student(s) bring ID and written pass/planner when visiting library during an instructional period.

**NOTE – The library staff observes the campus 20 Minute Rule. Please do not send students to the library the first twenty minutes or the last twenty minutes of an instructional period.

Scheduling Nonlibrary Events/Activities in Library and/or Oriental Room

Please contact and collaborate with Mrs. Allder (or in her absence Dr. Macon) if you wish to reserve the library or Oriental Room for any of the following:

 Meetings  Team/Committee Planning Sessions, etc.  Speakers  District Activities  Floor and/or Window Displays  Taking of photographs  College Representatives

Services Offered to All Patrons

 Copy Machine (black & white) – Copies $.10/each  Color Printer Copies - $.25/each  Lamination – Personal $.25/ft.  Posters – 17” or 23” - $1.00/each (ALL)  FAX – Personal $.50/page

Miscellaneous: Please contact librarians with information you would like publicized on the campus PowerPoint.

Supplies Sold

 CD-Rs $ .75/each  CD-RWs 1.00/each  DVD-Rs 1.00/each  DVD-RWs 1.25/each  Flash Drives varies  Transparencies .10/each

Please call the library with questions and/or requests for clarification of information. We look forward to another outstanding year of serving you and your students.