Welcome To KHS Library!
2008-2009 Library Information for Students
Librarian: Lisa Winebrenner x6427 Library Clerk: Kellie McCoy x6428
Library Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We are open during lunch !
NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED
Important Dates:
Library Opens 8/18/08
First day of material check out 8/25/08
Last day for checking out books/Fall semester 12/05/08
Material return date prior to Christmas Break 12/19/08
First day of material check out/Spring semester 01/05/09
Last day for checking out books 05/07/09
Material return date prior to graduation and summer break 05/21/09
BOOK LIMIT/LOAN PERIOD
You may check-out up to 2 books UNLESS it is for a class project then other limits may apply.
The loan period is 2 weeks. The collection includes both print and electronic sources. We have approximately 15,000 items. Print sources include: Books, Videos, current magazines, reference materials, and maps.
BULLDOG BOOK CLUB
The Bulldog Book Club (B.B.C.) is a teen book discussion club that is a lot of fun! We read a selected work, meet and talk about it! Weekly meetings are also held to handle club responsibilities. Speak with Mrs. Winebrenner if you are interested.
COMPUTERS
The library has 24 computers available for student use. Sign up at the circulation desk. Computer applications include:
The library catalog (http://destiny.kusd.org)
Online resources available to KHS students through the Internet:
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (Opposing Viewpoint Articles)
URL: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/khs
Password: bulldogs
EbscoHost (Full text magazine and newspaper articles)
URL: http://search.epnet.com/userlogin.asp
Username: khs (must be lowercase)
Password: bulldogs
Internet; and Microsoft Office 2000. The printer charge is 5 cents a page/limit 15 pages per day. Due to viruses, the following items are NOT allowed: Flash or jump drives, (e.g. music), e-mail, chat, downloading, computer games, or other items determined by library staff.
CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE LIBRARY BEHAVIOR
Consequences on computers include: verbal warning (1st offense), Referral and 10 day computer ban (2nd offense), and semester ban from the library and/or computers (3rd offense).
Consequences for inappropriate library behavior may include: discussion about action, referral to the Assistant Principal’s Office and/or ban from the library, depending on the severity of the situation.
KHS STUDENT ID / LIBRARY CARD
Your KHS student ID is your library card. It is REQUIRED to check out materials and/or use the computers. We will hold materials for three days should you not have your ID with you.
OVERDUE MATERIALS
The library does not charge fines for overdue materials; however, if the item(s) is/are damaged or lost you will need to pay for them. Overdue letters are sent to you as a reminder to return materials. If the item(s) is/are returned in good condition, the replacement fee indicated on the overdue letter will be WAIVED. If you have outstanding materials, you will NOT be able to participate in extracurricular activities (dances, etc.), get a yearbook, pick up your cap and gown or walk at graduation. Please return materials in a timely manner to allow your fellow students access to the materials.
PHOTOCOPIER
For your convenience, we have a self-serve copier. Just make your copies and pay at the circulation desk! It is 5 cents a page/limit 15 pages per day.
STUDENT VISITS
Up to 5 students per class/per hour can use the library provided each student has a pass/signed handbook to use the library. When you enter the library you should go to the circulation desk and: 1) Let us know who your teacher is and what class you are from; 2) show us your signed handbook or TA pass; 3) Sign our clipboard; and 4) Let us know if there is something we can help you with.
Repairs: $1.00 charge to books that need repairs.
